Job Description

National Defence


North Bay (Ontario)


GL-MAM-09


$34.22 to $37.20 per hour
Why work at DND?


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Closing date: 1 December 2025 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply:

Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

Apply online

Important messages

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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.


Assessment accommodation


When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.


This is an inventory process, and candidates will be assessed continuously during this period. Apply early to be considered for immediate vacancies.



Please note that candidates will only be assessed once, and re-applications to the inventory will not be considered.



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How does this work?



? Step 1: Read the entire advertisement. Want to join our team? Let us know you're interested! Click "Apply Online"



? Step 2: Tell us about yourself! Attach your resume and answer the screening questions in the online application.



? Step 3: We will carefully review all your qualifications. If your talent matches one of our immediate or upcoming opportunities, we may contact you for further information or assessment.



Creating an environment where diverse perspectives are valued begins with self-declaration. Count yourself in and self-declare by identifying to which employment equity group(s) you belong. In order to self-declare, please ensure to indicate this by checking off the appropriate box within the online application as part of the Employment Equity section.

Work environment

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The Department of National Defence (DND) is one of the largest federal government employers, offering over 70 types of civilian career opportunities. DND's role is to provide services and support to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad. The civilian workforce is an essential part of the Defence Team. Your knowledge and expertise contribute to the overall mission. In this regard, the department fosters a work environment where you have opportunities to learn, to develop your talents, to progress in your career and have job satisfaction over the long-term.

Intent of the process

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The intent of this process is to fill one (1) position on an indeterminate (permanent) basis in North Bay, Ontario.



A pool of partially or essentially qualified candidates may be established through this process and used to staff identical or similar positions with various employment tenures (temporary and permanent), language profiles, operational requirements, and conditions of employment at the Department of National Defence.

Positions to be filled:

1

Information you must provide

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Your resume.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

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OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:

Option 1:
Possession of an Ontario Provincial Ministry of Environment (MOE) Class 2 Water Distribution and Supply certificate AND Possession of a valid Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) Petroleum Mechanic 3 (PM3) certification.


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Option 2:
Possession of a Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Water Fuel and Environmental Technician (WFE) Development Phase 2 qualification, or equivalent.


Note: Candidates with equivalent qualifications from other Canadian provinces are welcome to apply. Please provide detailed information about your credentials in your application. While candidates must be certified or authorized to work in Ontario prior to appointment, we will assess the possibility of transferring your qualifications to meet Ontario standards.
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EXPERIENCE:

Experience operating and maintaining water distribution systems. Experience operating and maintaining fuel systems.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

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Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)


Information on language requirements


COMPETENCIES:

Working effectively with others Showing initiative and being action-orientated Thinking things through Demonstrating Integrity and Respect Communication

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

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ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience working with Federal Storage Tank regulations. Experience operation and maintaining wastewater collection systems. Experience in the handling of Chemicals and Hazardous Materials. Experience supervising others. Possession of a Pool Operator Certification. Successful completion of spill response training. Possession of a Provincial MOE Class 1 or 2 Wastewater Collection certificate. First Aid Certification Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Training Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHIMS) Training Aerial Lift Equipment Training Confined Space Entry Training Large Spill Training
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ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:

The Department of National Defence is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive team that reflects Canada's population.



To achieve a representative workforce, selection may be based on qualified candidates self-declaring as belonging to one or more of the designated groups: Indigenous Peoples, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and women.



We encourage you to indicate if you belong to any of the designated groups when you apply.
Information on employment equity

As means to support our military families, consideration may first be given to the spouses or common-law partners of serving Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members.
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OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

One or more of the following operational requirements may be required, depending on the position being staffed. Additional operational requirements could also be required, not listed below. The complete list of operational requirements will be communicated to candidates at the time of consideration for appointment for each position being staffed.



Willing and able to work overtime including weekends. Willing and able to be on a call-in list and asked to respond after hours within one hour of being called in. Willing and able to wear personal protective equipment used in a construction/maintenance environment. Work may include but not limited to standing, climbing, walking, lifting, bending, pulling and/or pushing, grasping, reaching, stooping, and crouching, sitting, color determination, speaking and listening, and working in hot and cold environments for extended periods of time. Willing and able to lift and carry heavy equipment in small, cramped locations.

Conditions of employment

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Reliability Status Security Clearance Option 1: Possess and maintain a Provincial Ministry of Environment (MOE) Class 2 Water Distribution and Supply certificate AND Possess and maintain a valid Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) Petroleum Mechanic 3 (PM3) certification, or equivalent. OR Option 2: Possess a Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Water Fuel and Environmental Technician (WFE) Development Phase 2 qualification, or equivalent. Possess and maintain a class G or class 5 provincial or territorial driver's license. An acceptable driver's abstract provided within 30 days of request, dated no earlier than 30 days prior to the request. Willing and able to obtain and maintain a Department of National Defence driver's license (DND 404). Strict adherence to the Department of National Defence and Canadian Forces Code of Values and Ethics, Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector, Directive on Conflict of Interest, and Defence Administrative Orders and Directives (DAOD) 7021-1, Conflict of Interest.


Copy and paste these links in your browser for more information: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/benefits-military/defence-ethics/policies-publications/code-value-ethics.html AND


https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=25049 AND


https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=32627 ANDhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/corporate/policies-standards/defence-administrative-orders-directives/7000-series/7021/7021-1-conflict-of-interest.html

Other information

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The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.


Information on employment equity


Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.


Our organization will only accept on-line applications for this opportunity. Please click "Apply online" to submit your application. If there are limitations or special circumstances preventing you from submitting your application via the GC Jobs online portal, you must contact us and receive approval to apply via an alternate means PRIOR to the closing date.


Depending on the position being staffed: Additional qualifications, operational requirements and/or conditions of employment may be required Varying degrees of breadth and depth of experience may be deemed essential Asset qualifications may be invoked as essential qualifications You may be contacted and asked to submit information or be further assessed


Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.


All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the applicants. Your overall conduct and communications, including email correspondence, may be used in the assessment of qualifications and competencies.


To ensure the integrity of the selection process, the content and questions of the assessment must remain confidential. Please do not discuss or share the assessment content with anyone, including other candidates. You must complete the assessment, including screening questions, by yourself, without the help of others, including the use of unapproved internet resources and artificial intelligence (such as ChatGPT or any other forms of artificial intelligence). Plagiarism and the use of artificial intelligence is strictly prohibited throughout the entire process and suspected non-compliance will be investigated. Any violation may result in potential consequences which could include your elimination from this selection process.


If, at any point in this process or upon qualifying in this process, your Values and Ethics do not align with that of the Department of National Defence and Canadian Forces Code of Values and Ethics and Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector, you will be eliminated from further consideration in this process. (Copy and paste these links in your browser for more information: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/benefits-military/defence-ethics/policies-publications/code-value-ethics.html AND https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=25049) Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria: Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team; Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the specific duties of the position being staffed; Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience; Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications; Organizational Needs.

Preference

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Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.


Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.