Maintenance Worker (Anticipatory)

Sault Ste. Marie

General Labour

POSTED: 6 days ago

Parks Canada Agency

16203

February 09, 2025

29.2

Parks Canada - Sault Ste. Marie Canal National Historic Site
Sault Ste. Marie (Ontario)
$29.20 to $31.73 per hour

Duties
Provides general maintenance, repair and labour services to support grounds, roads and facilities maintenance, water systems maintenance; construction and installations; and other general maintenance and semi-skilled repair requirements for the Parks Canada Agency.

Work environment
Nestled beneath the International Bridge in downtown Sault Ste. Marie, the Sault Ste. Marie Canal was built to bypass the rapids on the St. Marys River. Opened in 1895, the canal completed an all Canadian waterway featuring the longest lock in the world and the first to operate using electricity. The site's recreational lock, historic sandstone buildings, picturesque grounds, and unique Emergency Swing Dam make it a magnet for tourists and locals alike.

Who can apply: Persons employed or residing in Sault Ste. Marie, ON and within a 100 kilometre radius of Sault Ste. Marie Canal National Historic Site 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.

For full job description please visit https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page1800?poster=2278311&toggleLanguage=en&utm_source=Cyberimpact&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2025-01-23--Employment-Opportunities--Possibilites-demploi

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION
A secondary school diploma OR an acceptable combination of education, training and experience related to the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
- Experience in performing semi-skilled and general maintenance and repair, particularly in the area of grounds maintenance
- Experience in the operation, maintenance and servicing of equipment, fleet and tools
- Experience in service and maintenance records keeping/logs
- Experience in developing work plans and cost estimates

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

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of occupational health and safety practices, procedures and guidelines
- Knowledge of shop mathematics to perform applicable maintenance calculations
- Knowledge of general and semi-skilled repair, maintenance, construction and installation methods, techniques and practices
- General knowledge of computer use (word processing, spreadsheets, email)
- Possess mechanical aptitude

ABILITIES
- Ability to work cooperatively with others
- Ability to take direction, develop work plans based on that direction, and carry them out efficiently
- Ability to identify repair and maintenance requirements, and apply appropriate resolution measures
- Ability to assume a lead role on repair/maintenance tasks and small projects
- Ability to read and understand plans, drawings and manuals
- Ability to assume responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others
- Exercises sound judgment

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
- Shares Parks Canada's vision
- Personally connects with people
- Communicates effectively
- Takes responsibility
- Strives for excellence
- Willingness to learn

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)
ASSET EXPERIENCE
- Experience in safe and efficient use of a chainsaw for cutting, felling, climbing and topping
- Experience working with water supply systems
- Experience installing, constructing and maintaining trails and trail structures

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- 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
- Perform physical tasks as per the job requirements (including working at heights)
- Stand/walk/hike for prolonged periods

Conditions of employment
- Obtain and maintain Reliability status
- Possession of a valid Class G driver's license (or equivalent)
- Will be required to undergo and pass pre-placement and periodic medical checks