Inventory - Materiel Acquisition and Support

Important messages

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

The Government of Canada is committed to building a skilled workforce that is representative of Canada's diversity, which includes the recruitment of Canadian Veterans and releasing Canadian Armed Forces personnel: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/public-service-jobs/canadian-armed-forces-members-veterans.html

Only online applications will be considered.

All information pertaining to the process will be sent by email. It is therefore your responsibility to verify your email account for new communication regarding this selection process on a regular basis.

Intent of the process

These employment opportunities will be based on anticipated needs within the Materiel Group in the Department of National Defence (DND).

At this time, opportunities for the EG, EL, PG, and ENG streams are positions located in the National Capital Region (NCR) only. Potential opportunities for the TI stream could be located in Victoria, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Toronto, Montréal, Québec City, and the NCR.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

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

We encourage you to identify any skills, competencies and/or experiences you acquired through a career with the Canadian Armed Forces.

For EN-ENG-02 Stream: Graduation by December 31, 2017 with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in mechanical engineering, aeronautical engineering, aerospace engineering, naval architecture engineering, software engineering, electrical/electronic engineering, civil engineering, industrial engineering, materials engineering, chemical engineering or another relevant engineering specialty.

For PG-02 Stream: Graduation by December 31, 2017 with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.

For EG-03 Stream: Graduation by December 31, 2017 with a three-year Technologist Diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution.

For EL-03 Stream: Graduation by December 31, 2017 with a three-year Electronics Technologist Diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution.

For TI-03 Stream: Graduation by December 31, 2017 with a diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution in a technology program such as: electrical, electronic, aerospace, mechanical, maritime, software or industrial engineering technology.

Degree equivalency

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

For EN-ENG-02 Stream: Masters or PhD from a recognized post-secondary institution in mechanical engineering, aeronautical engineering, aerospace engineering, naval architecture engineering, software engineering, electrical/electronic engineering, civil engineering, industrial engineering, materials engineering, chemical engineering or another relevant engineering specialty.

Degree equivalency

For EG-03 Stream: Specialization in relevant fields of technology such as Marine Engineering Technology, Chemical or Chemical Engineering Technology, Naval Architecture Technology, Marine Engineering Systems Design Technology, Textiles, Clothing, Heavy Equipment, Aerospace Engineering Technology.

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

Various language requirements
For PG-02 Stream: Bilingual imperative - BBB/BBB
For TI-03 Stream: Bilingual imperative - BBB/BBB and English essential
For ENG-02, EG-03 and EL-03 Streams: English essential

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

COMPETENCIES

Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to communicate effectively in writing

Demonstrating Integrity and Respect

Thinking Things Through:
• Analysis
• Ideas

Working Effectively with Others

Showing Initiative and Being Action-Oriented:
• Relationships
• Resources

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

For TI-03 Stream: Knowledge of aircraft, marine or land vehicle technology.
For TI-03 Stream: Knowledge of business principles and practices in management and quality assurance;
For TI-03 Stream: Knowledge of ISO 9000 and 10000 series of international standards;
For TI-03 Stream: Knowledge in quality control or quality assurance in a manufacturing company or in the maintenance of mechanical, aeronautical, electronic or industrial equipment

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

For EN-ENG-02 Stream:
• May be required to work occasional overtime;
• May be required to travel across Canada and international by any means of transportation;
• May be required to travel to a military base within Canada to complete program assignments up to three months in duration; and
• The position requires that the candidate be capable of and agreeable to participate in military exercises and travel in military vehicles under adverse climatic conditions for the purposes of directing and co-ordinating equipment evaluations and tests.

For PG-02 Stream:
• May be required to work occasional overtime; and
• May be required to travel.

For EG-03 Stream:
• May be required to work occasional overtime; and
• May be required to travel across Canada and internationally by any means of transportation.

For EL-03 Stream:
• May be required to work occasional overtime; and
• May be required to travel across Canada and internationally by any means of transportation.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

All trainees must attain and maintain a Level II (Secret) security clearance prior to graduating from the Program.

For TI-03 stream:
• Must be capable of and agreeable to regularly travelling to contractors’ facilities;
• Must possess of a valid driver’s license; and
• Candidates will be required to wear protective Clothing as they might be exposed to regular plant hazards such as but not limited to: radiation and nuclear material, volatile fumes, operating machinery, vehicular traffic, noise, fumes, heat and cold.

Other information

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

Please identify clearly for which stream(s) you are submitting an application.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

Where relevant and as a mean to manage volume, we may randomly select candidates from the inventory as opportunities arise.

You will be required to complete screening questions when you apply to this process. The information you will provide will help us refer your résumé to the hiring manager.

Only online applications will be accepted. Résumés received by email will NOT be accepted.

Proof of citizenship will be required.

Candidates from outside the public service may be required to pay for travel and relocation costs associated with a selection process that would result from this inventory.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.