Electrician

Priority will be given to the following designated employment equity group: Indigenous peoples* (First Nations, Inuit and Métis).

The Employment Equity Act, which is under review, uses the terminology Aboriginal peoples.

Candidates are asked to self-declare when applying to this hiring process.

City: Halifax

Organizational Unit: Real Property Planning and Management

Classification: ELEC

Tenure: Term

Duration: 2 years

Language Requirements: English

Work Arrangements: Due to the nature of the work and operational requirements, this position will require full-time physical presence at the NRC work location identified.

Note: This position is being re-posted. If you had previously applied, there is no need to re-apply.

Great Minds. One Goal. Canada's Success.

Help bring research to life and drive your career forward with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Canada's largest research and technology organization.

We are looking for an Electrician to support our Real Property Planning and Management (RPPM) Branch. The Electrician would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

Under the general supervision of the Site Operations Supervisor, the Electrician is responsible for maintaining, installing, inspecting, troubleshooting, calibrating and repairing a wide range of Electrical systems and equipment, including specialized laboratory equipment and hydraulic/pneumatic systems. You will be required to install and maintain all equipment to CEC standards and be responsive to research needs and equipment failures. You will work as part of a team to support other trades on site but would routinely perform work independently and maintain a high level of accuracy and safety, while performing your duties.

The Electrician will also be required to operate all shop equipment and tools necessary for the repair and installation of all Electrical systems and their components, as well as facility projects. He or she will work closely with each Research group to support maintenance/repairs and set-up of equipment to ensure operational efficiency.

This position will appeal to someone who enjoys working in a multi-site team environment with constantly changing priorities and new challenges daily. The successful incumbent should be someone who is open to learning and can provide their own input and ideas to benefit the workplace.

NRC employees enjoy a wide range of benefits including comprehensive health and dental plans, pension and insurance plans. Vacation starts at 3 weeks, 3 weeks of sick leave, our offices are closed between December 25th and January 1st, we have 5 days of family related leave and employees are entitled to 2 days of personal leave.

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We invite you to submit your candidacy to join and contribute to our team

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Applicants must demonstrate within the content of their application that they meet the following screening criteria in order to be given further consideration as candidates:

Secondary School Diploma according to provincial standards.

A valid Nova Scotia certificate of qualifications as a Construction and Maintenance Electrician (309A) or an equivalent inter-provincial Journeymen's Certificate of Qualification.

Please include a copy of your license or your registration number with your application.

For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency

• Experience as a journeyman electrician working in industrial facilities.
• Significant and recent experience in preventive/corrective maintenance, dismantling of equipment and troubleshooting of HVAC equipment and generators.
• Basic and recent experience in monitoring and maintaining a building automation and Fire Alarm system.
• Basic and recent experience with card access and DDC control components.

Reliability Status

Must be willing available to participate work in an on call rotation.

When on call, must be able to commute to the NRC work location identified within 60 minutes of received notice.

Must be able to possess and retain the physical capabilities to perform the position which include but may not be limited to: crouching, bending, twisting, walking, climbing stairs & ladders, ability to hear to diagnose mechanical troubles, and the ability to handle heavy and bulky objects.

English

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

Candidates will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:

• Solid knowledge of working in an environment utilizing a building management DDC system and preventative maintenance system.
• Solid ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, manuals and manufacturers specifications.
• Solid ability to install, maintain and troubleshoot electrical/electronic equipment which includes: high and medium voltage distribution systems, motor control, variable speed drives, fire alarms and DDC control systems.
• Solid knowledge of the National Building Code, the Canada Labor Code Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, Safe Work Practices, WHMIS and regulations governing the handling of hazardous materials.
• General knowledge in the use of computers and Microsoft Office software, and the ability to use computers for searches and data entry.

• Technology support - Client focus (Level 2)
  
• Technology support - Communication (Level 1)
  
• Technology support - Initiative (Level 2)
  
• Technology support - Results orientation (Level 2)
  
• Technology support - Teamwork (Level 1)
  

For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile: Technology Support

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Salaries under review.

From $69,533 to $75,114 per annum.

NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive benefits including comprehensive health and dental plans, vacation, sick, and other leave entitlements, disability insurance and pension plans.

The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is the Government of Canada's largest research organization supporting industrial innovation, the advancement of knowledge and technology development. We collaborate with over 70 colleges, universities and hospitals annually, work with 800 companies on their projects, and provide advice or funding to over 8000 Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) each year.

We bring together the brightest minds to deliver tangible impacts on the lives of Canadians and people around the world. And now, we want to partner with you. Let your expertise and inspirations make an impact by joining the NRC.

At the NRC Employee wellness matters. We offer flexible work schedules as well as part-time work to help employees maintain work-life balance. We are one of the few federal organizations that close our offices during the December holiday season. We offer professional learning and development opportunities such as conferences, workshops, and a suite of mentorship, award and recognition programs. Diversity enables creativity and innovation. Fostering a diverse, inclusive, welcoming and supportive workplace is important to us, and contributes to a more inclusive Canadian innovation system. We welcome all qualified applicants and encourage you to complete the employment equity self-declaration questions during the job application process. Please let us know of any accommodation measures required to help you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Please note that the information you provide will be treated confidentially.

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• Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC's directives.
• Willingness to be on call for emergencies on a rotating schedule for both facilities in the Halifax area.
• Preference will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada. Please include citizenship information in your application.
• The incumbent must adhere to safe workplace practices at all times.
• Willingness to work in environments where dust and odors are common.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Please direct your questions, with the requisition number to:

E-mail: NRC.NRCHiring-EmbaucheCNRC.-

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Closing Date: 22 July :59 Atlantic Time

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*If you are currently a term or continuing employee at NRC, please apply through the SuccessFactors Careers module from your NRC computer.