Maritime and Civil Infrastructure - Production (Electrician / Mechanician) - 2 Streams
Top Benefits
About the role
National Defence - Canadian Coast Guard - Integrated Technical Services - Maritime and Civil Infrastructure
Québec (Québec)
GL-EIM-11
$39.09 to $42.51 per hour
For further information on the organization, please visit National Defence
We invite you to watch this short video (2.5 minutes) to learn more about how to submit your job application online: Cracking the Code
Why work at Department of National Defence? Click here to find out : Reasons to work at the Department of National Defence
Closing date: 10 December 2025 - 23:59, Pacific Time
Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.
Apply online
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
How does this work?
✅ Step 1: Read the entire advertisement. Want to join our team? Let us know you’re interested! Click “Apply Online”
✅ Step 2: Tell us about yourself! Attach your resume and answer the screening questions in the online application.
✅ Step 3: We will carefully review all your qualifications. If your talent matches one of our immediate or upcoming opportunities, we may contact you for further information or assessment.
Creating an environment where diverse perspectives are valued begins with self-declaration. Count yourself in and self-declare by identifying to which employment equity group(s) you belong. In order to self-declare, please ensure to indicate this by checking off the appropriate box within the online application as part of the Employment Equity section.
Work environment
The Department of National Defence (DND) is one of the largest federal government employers, offering over 70 types of civilian career opportunities. DND's role is to provide services and support to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad. The civilian workforce is an essential part of the Defence Team. Your knowledge and expertise contribute to the overall mission. In this regard, the department fosters a work environment where you have opportunities to learn, to develop your talents, to progress in your career and have job satisfaction over the long-term.
What do we offer?
At DND we foster a work environment where employees have opportunities to grow, learn, progress in their careers, and have job satisfaction over the long-term. You’ll enjoy:
✅ A career among a dynamic and dedicated team
✅ Opportunities for advancement
✅ A diverse, respectful, and inclusive work environment
✅ A total benefits package including a competitive salary, health and dental insurance plans, pension plan and a variety of leave entitlements
Work life balance! Including opportunities for:
o Telework and flexible work arrangements
o Flexible hours of work and compressed work weeks
Intent of the process
The intent of this process is to fill current and future vacancies in various locations with various employment tenures and language profiles within the Department of National Defence.
Positions to be filled: 3
Information you must provide
Your résumé.
In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)
EDUCATION
MECHANICIAN STREAM
Diploma related to internal combustion engine mechanics (ex.: construction machinery mechanics or automotive mechanics) or an acceptable combination of education, training and job related experience.
ELECTRICIAN STREAM
Diploma in Electrical or Electronics Studies (ex.: Construction, Maintenance or Electromechanical Power) or an acceptable combination of education, training and job-related experience.
Degree equivalency
EXPERIENCE
MECHANICIAN STREAM
Experience in the maintenance and repair of mechanical systems and equipment with internal combustion (power generation equipment, autonomous pump) and/or hydraulic power unit.
ELECTRICIAN STREAM
Experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical and/or electronic installation and equipment.
The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)
Various language requirements
Bilingual imperative (A-A/BBB), French essential
Information on language requirements
COMPETENCIES
ALL STREAMS
- Demonstrates integrity and respect
- Thinks things through
- Works effectively with others
- Shows initiative and takes action
- Communication
ABILITIES
MECHANICIAN STREAM
Ability to interpret plans and specifications.
Ability to detect and correct problems with internal combustion engines and their controls.
ELECTRICIAN STREAM
Ability to interpret plans and specifications as well as the electrical code.
Ability to detect and correct problems on electrical and/or electronic installations and equipment.
PERSONNAL SUITABILITY
ALL STREAM
Autonomy
The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)
OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION (ASSET)
ALL STREAM
ASP Construction or equivalent with WHMIS mention.
ELECTRICIAN STREAM
Certificate of competence in electricity.
EXPERIENCE (ASSET)
ALL STREAM
Experience using Maximo software or any other database.
KNOWLEDGE (ASSET)
ALL STREAM
Knowledge of the operation of various generating sets.
ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women.
The Department of National Defence is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive team that reflects Canada's population.
To achieve a representative workforce, selection may be based on qualified candidates self-declaring as belonging to one or more of the designated groups: Indigenous Peoples, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and women.
We encourage you to indicate if you belong to any of the designated groups when you apply.
- As means to support our military families, consideration may first be given to the spouses or common-law partners of serving Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members.
Conditions of employment
Reliability Status security clearance
-
Strict adherence to the Department of National Defence and Canadian Forces Code of Values and Ethics, Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector, Directive on Conflict of Interest, and Defence Administrative Orders and Directives (DAOD) 7021-1, Conflict of Interest.
Copy and paste these links in your browser for more information:
-
Hold a valid Class 5 driver's license in Quebec and agree to drive a motor vehicle.
-
Have passed Health Canada's medical examination.
-
To agree and be able to climb and work on structures (towers) up to 36 meters (120 feet) high.
-
To agree and be able to do hard work on the sometimes rough terrain and bad weather.
-
To agree and be able to travel for periods of up to 6 weeks and travel by various means of transportation including helicopter and small craft.
-
To agree and be able to be deployed on or near contaminated sites with short notice (in a safe manner).
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
-
Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
-
Our organization will only accept on-line applications for this opportunity. Please click “Apply online” to submit your application. If there are limitations or special circumstances preventing you from submitting your application via the GC Jobs online portal, you must contact us and receive approval to apply via an alternate means PRIOR to the closing date.
-
Depending on the position being staffed:
-
Additional qualifications, operational requirements and/or conditions of employment may be required
-
Varying degrees of breadth and depth of experience may be deemed essential
-
Asset qualifications may be invoked as essential qualifications
-
You may be contacted and asked to submit information or be further assessed
-
Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.
-
All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the applicants. Your overall conduct and communications, including email correspondence, may be used in the assessment of qualifications and competencies.
-
To ensure the integrity of the selection process, the content and questions of the assessment must remain confidential. Please do not discuss or share the assessment content with anyone, including other candidates. You must complete the assessment, including screening questions, by yourself, without the help of others, including the use of unapproved internet resources and artificial intelligence (such as ChatGPT or any other forms of artificial intelligence). Plagiarism and the use of artificial intelligence is strictly prohibited throughout the entire process and suspected non-compliance will be investigated. Any violation may result in potential consequences which could include your elimination from this selection process.
-
If, at any point in this process or upon qualifying in this process, your Values and Ethics do not align with that of the Department of National Defence and Canadian Forces Code of Values and Ethics and Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector, you will be eliminated from further consideration in this process. (Copy and paste these links in your browser for more information: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/benefits-military/defence-ethics/policies-publications/code-value-ethics.html AND https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=25049)
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
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
About National Research Council Canada / Conseil national de recherches Canada
The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is the Government of Canada's largest research and technology organization. Working with our partners, we're delivering a national platform for innovation. We conduct research, support small and medium-sized companies to help them scale up and compete and we connect Canadian innovators to leading R&D capabilities. We also enable cross-sector partnership and collaboration here at home.
Terms of use: https://nrc.canada.ca/en/corporate/contact-us/stay-connected
Le Conseil national de recherches Canada (CNRC) est la plus grande organisation de recherche et de technologie du gouvernement du Canada. Nous fournissons, en collaboration avec nos partenaires, une plateforme nationale pour l'innovation. Nous faisons de la recherche, nous soutenons les PME pour les aider à prendre de l'expansion et à être concurrentielles. Nous mettons les innovateurs canadiens en contact avec des capacités de R D de pointe et favorisons également les partenariats et la collaboration intersectoriels ici au pays.
Conditions d'utilisation : https://nrc.canada.ca/fr/organisation/contactez-nous/restez-branches
Maritime and Civil Infrastructure - Production (Electrician / Mechanician) - 2 Streams
Top Benefits
About the role
National Defence - Canadian Coast Guard - Integrated Technical Services - Maritime and Civil Infrastructure
Québec (Québec)
GL-EIM-11
$39.09 to $42.51 per hour
For further information on the organization, please visit National Defence
We invite you to watch this short video (2.5 minutes) to learn more about how to submit your job application online: Cracking the Code
Why work at Department of National Defence? Click here to find out : Reasons to work at the Department of National Defence
Closing date: 10 December 2025 - 23:59, Pacific Time
Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.
Apply online
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
How does this work?
✅ Step 1: Read the entire advertisement. Want to join our team? Let us know you’re interested! Click “Apply Online”
✅ Step 2: Tell us about yourself! Attach your resume and answer the screening questions in the online application.
✅ Step 3: We will carefully review all your qualifications. If your talent matches one of our immediate or upcoming opportunities, we may contact you for further information or assessment.
Creating an environment where diverse perspectives are valued begins with self-declaration. Count yourself in and self-declare by identifying to which employment equity group(s) you belong. In order to self-declare, please ensure to indicate this by checking off the appropriate box within the online application as part of the Employment Equity section.
Work environment
The Department of National Defence (DND) is one of the largest federal government employers, offering over 70 types of civilian career opportunities. DND's role is to provide services and support to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad. The civilian workforce is an essential part of the Defence Team. Your knowledge and expertise contribute to the overall mission. In this regard, the department fosters a work environment where you have opportunities to learn, to develop your talents, to progress in your career and have job satisfaction over the long-term.
What do we offer?
At DND we foster a work environment where employees have opportunities to grow, learn, progress in their careers, and have job satisfaction over the long-term. You’ll enjoy:
✅ A career among a dynamic and dedicated team
✅ Opportunities for advancement
✅ A diverse, respectful, and inclusive work environment
✅ A total benefits package including a competitive salary, health and dental insurance plans, pension plan and a variety of leave entitlements
Work life balance! Including opportunities for:
o Telework and flexible work arrangements
o Flexible hours of work and compressed work weeks
Intent of the process
The intent of this process is to fill current and future vacancies in various locations with various employment tenures and language profiles within the Department of National Defence.
Positions to be filled: 3
Information you must provide
Your résumé.
In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)
EDUCATION
MECHANICIAN STREAM
Diploma related to internal combustion engine mechanics (ex.: construction machinery mechanics or automotive mechanics) or an acceptable combination of education, training and job related experience.
ELECTRICIAN STREAM
Diploma in Electrical or Electronics Studies (ex.: Construction, Maintenance or Electromechanical Power) or an acceptable combination of education, training and job-related experience.
Degree equivalency
EXPERIENCE
MECHANICIAN STREAM
Experience in the maintenance and repair of mechanical systems and equipment with internal combustion (power generation equipment, autonomous pump) and/or hydraulic power unit.
ELECTRICIAN STREAM
Experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical and/or electronic installation and equipment.
The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)
Various language requirements
Bilingual imperative (A-A/BBB), French essential
Information on language requirements
COMPETENCIES
ALL STREAMS
- Demonstrates integrity and respect
- Thinks things through
- Works effectively with others
- Shows initiative and takes action
- Communication
ABILITIES
MECHANICIAN STREAM
Ability to interpret plans and specifications.
Ability to detect and correct problems with internal combustion engines and their controls.
ELECTRICIAN STREAM
Ability to interpret plans and specifications as well as the electrical code.
Ability to detect and correct problems on electrical and/or electronic installations and equipment.
PERSONNAL SUITABILITY
ALL STREAM
Autonomy
The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)
OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION (ASSET)
ALL STREAM
ASP Construction or equivalent with WHMIS mention.
ELECTRICIAN STREAM
Certificate of competence in electricity.
EXPERIENCE (ASSET)
ALL STREAM
Experience using Maximo software or any other database.
KNOWLEDGE (ASSET)
ALL STREAM
Knowledge of the operation of various generating sets.
ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women.
The Department of National Defence is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive team that reflects Canada's population.
To achieve a representative workforce, selection may be based on qualified candidates self-declaring as belonging to one or more of the designated groups: Indigenous Peoples, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and women.
We encourage you to indicate if you belong to any of the designated groups when you apply.
- As means to support our military families, consideration may first be given to the spouses or common-law partners of serving Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members.
Conditions of employment
Reliability Status security clearance
-
Strict adherence to the Department of National Defence and Canadian Forces Code of Values and Ethics, Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector, Directive on Conflict of Interest, and Defence Administrative Orders and Directives (DAOD) 7021-1, Conflict of Interest.
Copy and paste these links in your browser for more information:
-
Hold a valid Class 5 driver's license in Quebec and agree to drive a motor vehicle.
-
Have passed Health Canada's medical examination.
-
To agree and be able to climb and work on structures (towers) up to 36 meters (120 feet) high.
-
To agree and be able to do hard work on the sometimes rough terrain and bad weather.
-
To agree and be able to travel for periods of up to 6 weeks and travel by various means of transportation including helicopter and small craft.
-
To agree and be able to be deployed on or near contaminated sites with short notice (in a safe manner).
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
-
Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
-
Our organization will only accept on-line applications for this opportunity. Please click “Apply online” to submit your application. If there are limitations or special circumstances preventing you from submitting your application via the GC Jobs online portal, you must contact us and receive approval to apply via an alternate means PRIOR to the closing date.
-
Depending on the position being staffed:
-
Additional qualifications, operational requirements and/or conditions of employment may be required
-
Varying degrees of breadth and depth of experience may be deemed essential
-
Asset qualifications may be invoked as essential qualifications
-
You may be contacted and asked to submit information or be further assessed
-
Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.
-
All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the applicants. Your overall conduct and communications, including email correspondence, may be used in the assessment of qualifications and competencies.
-
To ensure the integrity of the selection process, the content and questions of the assessment must remain confidential. Please do not discuss or share the assessment content with anyone, including other candidates. You must complete the assessment, including screening questions, by yourself, without the help of others, including the use of unapproved internet resources and artificial intelligence (such as ChatGPT or any other forms of artificial intelligence). Plagiarism and the use of artificial intelligence is strictly prohibited throughout the entire process and suspected non-compliance will be investigated. Any violation may result in potential consequences which could include your elimination from this selection process.
-
If, at any point in this process or upon qualifying in this process, your Values and Ethics do not align with that of the Department of National Defence and Canadian Forces Code of Values and Ethics and Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector, you will be eliminated from further consideration in this process. (Copy and paste these links in your browser for more information: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/benefits-military/defence-ethics/policies-publications/code-value-ethics.html AND https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=25049)
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
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
About National Research Council Canada / Conseil national de recherches Canada
The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is the Government of Canada's largest research and technology organization. Working with our partners, we're delivering a national platform for innovation. We conduct research, support small and medium-sized companies to help them scale up and compete and we connect Canadian innovators to leading R&D capabilities. We also enable cross-sector partnership and collaboration here at home.
Terms of use: https://nrc.canada.ca/en/corporate/contact-us/stay-connected
Le Conseil national de recherches Canada (CNRC) est la plus grande organisation de recherche et de technologie du gouvernement du Canada. Nous fournissons, en collaboration avec nos partenaires, une plateforme nationale pour l'innovation. Nous faisons de la recherche, nous soutenons les PME pour les aider à prendre de l'expansion et à être concurrentielles. Nous mettons les innovateurs canadiens en contact avec des capacités de R D de pointe et favorisons également les partenariats et la collaboration intersectoriels ici au pays.
Conditions d'utilisation : https://nrc.canada.ca/fr/organisation/contactez-nous/restez-branches