Maintenance Worker

Sault Ste. Marie

General Labour, Skilled Trades

POSTED: 2 months ago

Parks Canada Agency

15996

November 08, 2024

27.3

Temporary

Maintenance Worker
Sault Ste. Marie Canal National Historic Site - Parks Canada
Sault Ste. Marie (Ontario)
GL-MAN-03 - Term position from Dec 2024 - March 2025
$27.30 to $29.69 per hour

Duties
Provides essential services in general maintenance, repairs, and labour; supporting the upkeep and maintenance of grounds, roads, equipment and facilities as well as contributing to construction projects, installations and other important maintenance tasks at our national historic sites.

Work environment
At the Sault Ste. Marie Canal, nestled beneath the International Bridge, you'll immerse yourself in a piece of history. Built in 1895 to bypass St. Mary's River rapids, the canal boasts the world's longest lock and was the first to run on electricity. Spend your days outdoors amidst historic sandstone buildings, picturesque grounds, and the captivating Emergency Swing Dam. Become an integral part of this iconic site, drawing in tourists and locals alike.

Head east of Sault Ste. Marie to Fort St. Joseph, situated along Lake Huron's north shore. Immerse yourself in the vibrant history of this outpost from 1796 to the War of 1812. You'll be surrounded by the ruins of the fort, expansive nature trails, picnic grounds, and breathtaking vistas. Engage with the outdoors while contributing to the preservation of a vital military presence, Indigenous alliances, and the fur trade legacy.

Intent of the process
This process may be used to create a list of qualified candidates to staff similar positions with various tenures (permanent or temporary vacancies), security levels or linguistic profiles in same or other parts of the country.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide
Your résumé.

A covering letter \"Résumés will be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the cover letter. Make sure to read the \"Other Information\" section of this poster as it can provide further guidance on writing your cover letter.\"

Contact information for 3 references.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)
EDUCATION
Applicant must have Secondary School Diploma

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
- Experience in performing general labour tasks;
- Experience in safe and efficient use of manual and power tools and equipment;
- Significant experience in both interior and exterior building maintenance and repair;
- Experience in using and maintaining grounds equipment;
- Experience in applying applicable health and safety procedures.

\"Significant experience\" is defined as being one in which the person's primary responsibilities include these duties and refers to the breadth and depth as well as complexity of tasks that could be expected to have been obtained by carrying out the functions over at least twenty-four (24) months)

Conditions of employment
Reliability Status security clearance - Obtain & maintain Reliability Security Status
- Possess and maintain valid Class G driver's license;
- Complete a pre-hire medical if selected;
- Willingness to wear a Parks Canada uniform and prescribed protective equipment;
- Willingness to work and/or travel in varied terrain and weather conditions;
- Willingness to work irregular hours, overtime, weekends and/or statutory holidays and provincial/territorial holidays, when required;
- Willingness and ability to perform physically demanding manual labour;
- Must live within 100km from Sault Ste. Marie for call-out purposes.

Who can apply: Applicants residing within 100 km of Sault Ste. Marie who have a legal status to work in Canada. Please indicate in your application the reason for which you are entitled to work in Canada: Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status or work permit.

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

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
- Possess mechanical aptitude;
- General knowledge in the repair and maintenance of hand tools and minor equipment.

ABILITIES
- Ability to work cooperatively with others;
- Ability to carry out instructions accurately and efficiently;
- Ability to identify repair and maintenance requirements and apply appropriate resolution measures.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
- Exercises sound judgement;
- Personally connects with people;
- Communicates effectively;
- Takes responsibility;
- Strives for excellence.