Facilities Maintenance Technician

Natural Resources Canada - Real Property and Environment Branch
Victoria (British Columbia)
GL-MAN-07
$31.24 to $33.95 per hour
For further information on the organization, please visit Natural Resources Canada

**Closing date: 24 November 2024 - 23:59, Pacific Time**

**Who can apply**: Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

**Important messages**:
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

**Work environment**:
At Natural Resources Canada, a federal government job means developing leadership skills, fostering teamwork, and supporting creativity and innovation. We know it takes people from diverse pools of talent to make this happen. That is why we are looking for people like you. As an employee at Natural Resources Canada you can enjoy diverse employment opportunities, a range of career development programs, and a learning culture that supports you to learn on an ongoing basis.
The Real Property and Environment Branch (RPEB) is a dynamic and forward-looking corporate services organization that aims to ensure that NRCan has optimal real property assets that enable the delivery of world class science programs while balancing sustainability and affordability. To respond to the Horizontal Fixed Asset Review, RPEB has embarked on an ambitious change agenda that involves leading NRCan through significant real property transformation as well as modernizing business practices, processes and systems. The organization is well connected to the Real Property Institute of Canada and works collaboratively with other government departments to share best practices, work collaboratively and problem solve together. NRCan has embraced the Hybrid work model in leading many innovative transformations in its workforce management, workplace, and technology.

Employees are encouraged to actively participate in a number of communities, such as: the Pride Network, the Indigenous Employee Network, which has launched a Circle of Nations Learning Centre, where all NRCan employees, both Indigenous and nonindigenous, come together to participate in traditional ceremonies; and the Visible Minority Advisory Council, with the vision to achieve a harmonious and inclusive workplace that is free of discrimination. NRCan is also a strong promoter of women in science and participates each year in numerous activities that promote women in the workforce.

**Intent of the process**:
This will be for a (1 year) term or indeterminate GL-MAN-07 position at Pacific Forestry Centre in Victoria, BC; 5 days a week, on-site required

**Positions to be filled**: 1

**Information you must provide**:
Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

EDUCATION
Successful completion of secondary school OR an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Experience carrying out grounds maintenance services including lawn mowing and tree care, snow removal and sanding operations
Experience carrying out operation and maintenance of physical plant equipment and buildings
Experience repairing and installing mechanical equipment and components

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of safe materials handling techniques and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)

ABILITIES
Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Ability to communicate effectively orally

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
Effective Interpersonal Relations
Flexibility
Initiative
Judgment
Team Player
Uphold Integrity and Respect

ASSET EXPERIENCE
Landscape Horticulture Certificate or Horticulture Technician

Degree equivalency

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

Information on language requirements

**Conditions of employment**:
Reliability Status security clearance

Willingness to work overtime including weekends occasionally.
Willing and able to work in hot and cold conditions
Willing and able to lift 11.3 Kg (25 lbs) while practicing proper safety measures.
Possess a valid driver’s license.
This is mandatory in-person position, 5 days a week Monday to Friday.

**Other information**:
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

**Preference**:
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

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