Canadian Food Inspection Agency- Corporate Management Branch

Selection process number

26-ICA-NCR-OE-IND-ASMD-291

Salary

$38.21 to $41.50 per hour-Salary under review

Who can apply

Persons residing in Canada.

Duties

Reporting to the Facility Manager. This position Supervises the Maintenance Analyst, Building Systems Operators and Instrument Technician, ensures the safe and effective operation of all heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems and onsite mechanical systems. Supervises and schedules all preventive maintenance and breakdown repairs for site equipment and systems.

Work setting

We offer a bilingual, science-based environment, with excellent benefits, flexible schedule, opportunities for advancement, an emphasis on learning and development, strong and active Diversity Networks, and a high level of employee satisfaction. Our workforce is rich in unique identities, experiences and perspectives which are the foundation of our collective talent and strength!

Positions to be filled

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Key messages The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is a separate employer and is not subject to the Public Service Employment Act. The CFIA considers applications from individuals who have legal status to work in Canada and does not give preference to Canadian citizens. Personal information is obtained for the purpose of determining an individual’s competence and suitability for employment.

If a staffing complaint questions this determination, please be advised that relevant personal information you will provide in the course of this staffing process may be disclosed to substantiate the staffing decision. During the application or assessment process both cheating and plagiarism are considered forms of misconduct and are not permitted. Any person found cheating, including those who help others to cheat, may be subject to removal from the staffing process.

Depending on the number of applicants and CFIA's needs, volume management strategies (e.g., top-down approach, cut-off scores, or random selection) may be used. Candidates will be informed if such a strategy is applied. When submitting an application to this selection process, you will be prompted to answer screening questions concerning some of the qualifications.

Your responses to these questions will be used as a primary source of information and your resume may only be used to validate this information. Incomplete responses to the screening questions, e.g. “please see resume”, could result in your application being rejected. Any interactions during the selection process, both written and verbal may be used in your evaluation.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Applicants who have not lived in Canada for the past five (or ten, depending on security level) years may be required to submit a police certificate from each country in which they have lived for six months or more during this period, as well as other documentation required for the security screening process.



Failure to submit this documentation if requested will eliminate the application from further consideration.

The following conditions of employment are required for an appointment:

- Adherence to the CFIA Code of Conduct.
- Adherence to the CFIA Conflict of Interest and Post-Employment Policy.
- Compliance with the Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector.
- Legal status to accept employment for the entire period of employment.

Any of the following conditions of employment may be required for an appointment:
- Medical suitability: Pass a Pre-placement Health Evaluation and Periodic Health Evaluation.
- Willing and available to work shifts.
- Willing and available to work irregular hours (e.g., days, nights, weekends, statutory holidays).
- Willing and available to work overtime, as required.
- To have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
- To use in the prescribed circumstances and manner all prescribed safety materials, equipment, devices and clothing.
- Willing and able to be immunized as indicated by job risk, location, overseas travel and other identified risks.
- To use prescribed and provided respiratory equipment that meets the respiratory program requirements; to undergo fit testing (e.g. may need to be clean-shaven, depending on the respirator design).
- Willing and able to work in environmentally challenging or physically demanding conditions and with pathogens in high security laboratory biocontainment or with potential allergens.
- Willing and able to carry and wear 20 kg of protective equipment while performing duties.
- To successfully complete Fall Arrest and Rescue Training.

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

ESSENTIAL EDUCATIONEEd1 Completion of a Certificate/Diploma program, or apprenticeship accreditation program for the province of Ontario leading to qualification as a:

- Building Services Technician, or
- Building Systems Technician, or
- Power Engineer, or
- Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Technician, or
- Plumber, or
- Industrial Mechanic. or
- An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience related to the position.

If you are selected for further consideration in this staffing process, you will be asked to provide proof of your education credentials at a later date. Applicants submitting education credentials from a non-Canadian institution are responsible for obtaining certification that these credentials are the equivalent of the Canadian education level required for the position.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCEEE1 *Recent and significant experience working in the field of maintenance supervision of 3 employees or more.





EE2 *Recent and significant experience providing quality control gained by working in a science, industrial or manufacturing facilities.

EE3 *Recent and significant experience in supervising contracts and administering the delivery of real property maintenance services.

EE4 Recent and significant experience working with both preventive maintenance and building management systems. Recent and significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience gained in the performance of duties for approximately one year within the past three years.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGEEK1 Knowledge of advanced HVAC system principles (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) and building automation.

EK2 Knowledge of preventive maintenance theory, practice and application.

EK3 Knowledge of best practices, codes and standards for real property services.

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIESEC1 Flexibility

EC2 Initiative

EC3 Client Service Orientation

EC4 Leadership

EC5 Oral and Written Communication*Your ability to communicate effectively in writing will be assessed via the application.

ESSENTIAL ABILITIES AND SKILLSEA1 Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and architectural equipment and systems.

EA2 Ability to read architectural, mechanical and electrical drawings, schematics and diagrams.

Language requirements (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later date

Bilingual - Imperative(CBC/CBC) - If an insufficient number of qualified candidates are identified who meet the bilingual requirements, non-imperative staffing may be considered. You are entitled to participate in the staffing process in the official language of your choice.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier‑free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

At the CFIA this commitment goes beyond the hiring process. We are committed to ensuring that all employees have equal, barrier‑free access to opportunities; that they can work to the best of their abilities and fully participate in work events. Recognizing where situations require accommodations, we have established several supports and services in the workplace which help to ensure a fair, timely and consistent approach to access.

Learning more about assessment accommodation .

Our commitment

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier‑free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

At the CFIA this commitment goes beyond the hiring process. We are committed to ensuring that all

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