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Selection Process Nº: 159223-6
Salary: 61591 USD plus benefits
Contract Type: Indeterminate (Full-time)
Term Details: This position is a Locally Engaged Staff position, subject to the Terms and Conditions of Employment for LES in USA.
Job Function: General Services
Classification: LE - G3
Location: the Consulate General of Canada in New York
Number of Vacancies: 1
Closing date for application: 24 January, 2024 at 23:59 UTC/GMT -5:00
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Summary of Duties:
Under the supervision of the Property and Material Manager, performs general repairs in the areas of electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and painting at residential and commercial properties managed by the Government of Canada in New York. The incumbent will also oversee and support specialized maintenance on heating, air conditioning, appliances, and other building repairs. The incumbent assists with the preparation and execution of preventative maintenance plans and inspects work performed by contractors. The individual must care for and maintain Mission assets including cargo van, tools, and other materials. Frequent travel with tools and other supplies around Manhattan is required.
Area of Selection:
Open to applicants legally residing in the New York Tri-State area (NY, NJ, and CT) at the time of appointment. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Please note that the Consulate General of Canada in New York does not sponsor work authorizations directly or indirectly.
The Government of Canada is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse sections of the community. Candidates will be considered based on merit. Our organization offers an inclusive workplace where respect, teamwork, and collaboration are part of our culture. Canada’s missions abroad are committed to promoting and supporting an environment free from harassment and discrimination, as well as encouraging and supporting employees to learn and develop their skills and competencies.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates will initially be screened against the Essential Qualifications relating to education, language* and experience. Candidates must clearly demonstrate when applying to the position how they meet each of these essential qualifications.
*Language will be assessed further during the process.
Education:
Candidates will be required to provide proof of the completion of their education.
- Successful completion of secondary school or equivalent (GED).
Language:
- Basic proficiency in English (reading, writing, and speaking).
Experience:
- Minimum three years’ recent* hands-on progressive experience in repairing, troubleshooting, remodeling and maintenance in one or more of the followings areas: electrical, plumbing, carpentry/painting, and installing equipment/household appliances;
- Minimum two years recent* experience preparing scopes of work for repairs;
- Recent* experience in use of hand and power tools involved in carpentry and masonry repairs/construction;
- Recent* experience purchasing and maintaining tools, supplies, and material.
*Recent as defined in the last 8 years.
RATED REQUIREMENTS
The Rated Requirements are part of the essential qualifications and are relating to knowledge, abilities and competencies. Methods of assessment for rated requirements may include, but are not limited to, a written examination, an oral interview (online pre-recorded/live or in-person), role-play, practical tests, presentations and/or psychometric assessment.
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of methodologies, techniques, and practices related to general mechanical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC functions and electrical repairs, and preventative maintenance;
- Knowledge of general hand power tool operation;
- Knowledge of household appliance installation and maintenance;
- Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety practices.
Competencies:
- Adaptable and Flexible;
- Client focus;
- Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving;
- Team Cooperation.
Abilities:
- Ability to create scopes of work for repairs and preventative maintenance;
- Ability to work independently;
- Ability to supervise/inspect work performed by contractors.
Asset Qualifications:
Preference may be given to candidates who meet the Asset Qualifications. Where applicable, candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet any asset qualifications.
- Trade certification from an accredited trade school;
- Ability to communicate effectively in French orally and in writing.
Operational Requirements:
- Normal hours of work for this position are in accordance with the Locally Engaged Staff(LES) regulations of 40 hours per week.
- Location of work: Work is performed on-site at the Chancery, Official Residences and Staff Quarters. There are limited opportunities for remote working.
- Occasional overtime, including evenings and weekends, may be required with advance notice.
Conditions of Employment:
Conditions of employment must be met or complied with before being appointed to a particular position, and are to be maintained throughout the employment while being the incumbent of this position.
- Valid work authorization: Ability to obtain and hold a valid work authorization covering the entire employment period.
- Security screening: Obtain and maintain a Reliability Status (security level) which includes a criminal and credit background check from the Government of Canada covering the entire employment period.
- Other conditions of employment:
- Lift 50lbs
- Valid, clean driver’s license
How to Apply
- You must submit your application using the "Apply online" function. Only applications submitted via VidCruiter will be considered, unless a valid reason is presented and accepted prior to the closing date.
- Do not include personal data such as; age, date of birth, gender, marital status, family status, religion or a picture in your application form, CV nor cover letter (as required). Please only include information relevant to the vacancy as requested in the job poster.
- You must clearly demonstrate in answering the screening questions how you meet the education and experience factors listed in the essential and asset qualifications. You must provide specific examples to demonstrate clearly how you meet the qualifications. Global Affairs Canada cannot make any assumptions about your studies nor experience. Simply saying you have the required qualifications or listing your current duties will not be sufficient. Instead, you must provide concrete and detailed examples that clearly explain where, when, and how you gained the experience. No additional information will be sought beyond what you submit in your online application.
- Candidates may be required to upload a CV and/or a cover letter in English or French. These documents may be used as a secondary source to validate the answers to the screening questions.
- Applications which do not include all of the requested documents or information and/or which are not received by the closing date will be rejected.
- Candidates who are unable to submit their application due to technical difficulties must report these to LES-E-Recruitment-WSHDC@international.gc.ca prior to the closing date. Failure to do so will result in the application being rejected.
Important Notes
- Only applications submitted in one of the official languages of Canada will be accepted (English or French).
- The language requirement for this position is identified under the essential qualifications (language). In consequence, the assessment process for this vacancy will be conducted in English.
- Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidates to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.
- Candidates must provide an email address that accepts email from unknown users and regularly check their email, including spam folder.
- Reference checks may be sought for candidates who succeeded all of the assessments.
- Please note that the Consulate General of Canada in New York does not reimburse any travel costs to and from interviews/exams nor does it reimburse any relocation costs.
- Before an offer of employment can be made, successful candidates must provide a local residence address as proof of residence in the specified area of selection. This information is necessary to issue a letter of offer.
- As recently announced by the Government of Canada, the Policy for Mandatory Vaccination: Canada and the Mission Network is suspended as of June 20, 2022. The Government of Canada will continue to assess the need for additional public health measures, including the possible reintroduction of a vaccination mandate at a later date.
- 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 contact us at LES-E-Recruitment-WSHDC@international.gc.ca to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
- The results of this selection process may also be used to establish one or more pools of fully or partially qualified candidates for similar term, indeterminate, part-time or full-time openings at the Consulate General of Canada in New York which might arise following the completion of this selection process.
- For Canadian citizens/residents and Canadian dual nationals, please note that it is your responsibility to enquire with the Canadian Revenue Agency about any possible taxation implications linked to an employment with the Government of Canada.
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