Maintenance Technician

 

 

Summary of Duties:

Under the supervision of the Common Services Officer, the Technician provide repairs and technical services in properties owned by the High Commission.  This includes planning and preparing preventive technical maintenance programs and providing guidance and training to occupants and colleagues.  
Related activities include:
•    providing technical advice and recommendations to management on work to be done;
•    ordering and recommending the purchase of specialized equipment and tools;
•    conducting inspections pre- and post-occupancy, including any outfitting that may be required;
•    overseeing and inspecting the work of contractors;
•    completing related administrative tasks; and
•    assisting the Property Services Assistant with basic general repairs, and the general preparation of owned residential properties pre-occupancy.
In addition, the Technician may be asked to provide driver services to senior officials (including the Head of Mission) in the absence of the mission's senior driver.

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Area of Selection:

This position is open to external applicants eligible to work in Australia and individuals currently occupying an indeterminate, term or emergency position in the High Commission of Canada to Australia, as well as dependents of Canadian diplomats. Candidates must meet all of the essential qualifications stated below and applications must be received by the closing date.

Please note that the High Commission of Canada to Australia 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.

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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.

•    Graduation from a building/construction trade school; OR an equivalent combination of high school education and experience.

 

Language:

•    Fluency in English (speaking, reading)

 

Experience:

•    A minimum of 1 year of experience in maintaining buildings, assets and equipment, including attending to long-term maintenance projects and resolving urgent issues;
•    Experience in performing maintenance and technical projects in at least 1 of the following functional areas: masonry, plumbing, painting, electrical and/or HVAC.

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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 electrical and heating and ventilation system (HVAC) and general maintenance (plumbing, carpentry and masonry).

 

Competencies:

•    Adaptability / Flexibility;
•    Client service orientation;
•    Teamwork and cooperation;
•    Awareness of values and ethics in the workplace.

 

Abilities: 

•    Effective interactive communication in English - oral;
•    Ability to work independently with initiative and good judgment.

 

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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.

•    Specialized training in plumbing and / or carpentry and / or HVAC system;
•    Experience with security installations such as gates, motors, keypads and/or CCTV.
•    Trade designation in one of the following fields: carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, auto/vehicle mechanic;
•    Experience supervising contractors
•    Basic French (speaking, reading).

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Operational Requirements:

•    Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week, 5 days a week.
•    Full Australian driver’s license
•    Must be available for occasional duties outside normal working hours (i.e., evenings and weekends), sometimes on short notice
•    As a member of the Canadian diplomatic presence abroad, there is a requirement to adhere to Canada’s Code on Values and Ethics.

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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:

If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, please include your VEVO/Visa Grant Notice with your application.

 

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How to Apply

• You must submit your application via email to CNBRAHR@international.gc.ca 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 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.
• Applications which do not include all of the requested documents or information and/or whose 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 CNBRAHR@international.gc.ca prior to the closing date. Failure to do so will result in the application being rejected.

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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 High Commission of Canada to Australia 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 CNBRAHR@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 openings at the High Commission of Canada to Australia 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.