Maintenance Technician

Summary of Duties:

Under the general supervision of the Common Services Officer, the incumbent is responsible for performing maintenance and repair work in the field of electricity, including the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical equipment in the chancery buildings, the official residence, and staff accommodations. 

The incumbent is expected to assist in the preparation of preventive maintenance programs as appropriate and to assist other members of the maintenance team to complete various projects outside their area of expertise. 

The incumbent must also inspect the work done by contractors to ensure compliance with manufacturers' specifications and consult with their supervisor if necessary. He could be required to carry out manufacturing projects with or without the support of external contractors. 

 

Area of Selection:

Open to internal and external candidates who are legal residents or citizens of Senegal, who meet all the essential conditions in this poster and whose applications are received by the closing date. 

Please note that the Embassy of Canada in Senegal, does not sponsor work permits 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.

Certificat d’Aptitude Professionnelle (CAP) or Certificat de Qualification Professionnelle (CQP) or equivalent combination of relevant studies, training and relevant experience in carpentry. 

 

Language:

• Knowledge of French* (oral and written).
• Knowledge of Wolof (oral).

* The incumbent must have sufficient oral and written French to understand the instructions and clearly communicate the information with colleagues, owners, contractors and local suppliers. 

 

Experience:

Have at least three (3) years of recent* work experience in a home / industrial maintenance / repair job in carpentry and in at least one of the following areas: plumbing, electrical, air conditioning, painting.

* Recent means in the last five (5) 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 electrical safety standards and technical codes applicable in Senegal.
• Knowledge of repair techniques in electricity and in at least one (1) of the following areas: plumbing, carpentry, painting, air conditioning.
• Proficiency in reading plans, diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Proficiency in reading plans, schemas and technical notes.
• Knowledge of health and safety rules.

 

Competencies:

 

 

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.

• Experience in a similar position within a diplomatic mission or an international organization.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite. 

 

 

Operational Requirements:

• Working hours: 40 hours per week.
• The employee will occasionally have to work extra hours with or without notice and be available to answer, in case of emergency, telephone calls that may occur after regular hours including weekends and holidays.

 

 

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:

 

 

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-BREU@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 French.
• 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 Embassy of Canada to Senegal 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-BREU@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 Embassy of Canada to Senegal 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.