Special Purpose Vehicle Supervisor

Important messages

The client organization will only accept on-line applications received via the canada.ca site. Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

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

Work environment

The Department of National Defence (DND) is the largest federal government employer, offering over 70 different types of civilian career opportunities. DND's role is to provide services and support to the Canadian Forces (CF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad. As a civilian employee, you will be an essential part of the Defence Team. In this regard, the department fosters a work environment where employees have opportunities to grow, to learn, to progress in their careers and have job satisfaction over the long-term.

The individual will be working within the Transportation section of the Base Logistics branch at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Esquimalt. CFB Esquimalt is primarily a naval base that employs around 4,100 military members and 2,500 civilian personnel. Under Base Logistics’ mission to provide logistics support to successfully enable clients’ capabilities, the Transportation section provides mobile support services for CAF operations in the Maritime Forces Pacific (MARPAC) region, which spans the southern area of Vancouver Island.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is also to create a pool of candidates to staff current and upcoming vacancies, and may be used for similar positions with various tenures and various security requirements within the Department of National Defence Pacific Region

Positions to be filled: 1

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)

Essential Education:
Secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Essential Occupational Certification:
A valid BC Class 1 Driver's Licence with no restrictions and with Air Endorsement or provincial/territorial equivalent.

An acceptable clean driver’s abstract documenting the past five years of driver’s history.

Essential Experience:
Ex1 - Approximately 3 years of experience in professional driving of tractor trailers.

Ex2 - Experience in supervision.

Ex3 - Experience using Microsoft Office Suite applications, such as Excel, Word and Outlook.

Ex4 - Approximately 2 years of experience in operating heavy equipment.

Ex5 - Experience in liaising with management both internal and external to an organization.

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

Asset Certification:
Canada Safety Council Defensive Driving Course (DDC) certificate.

DDC Instructor certificate.

Clear Language Transportation of Dangerous Goods certificate.

Safety Supervisor certificate.

Other leadership or supervisory training relevant to the position.

Asset Experience:
AEx1- Experience in using a Fleet Management System.

AEx2 - Experience supervising staff in accordance with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat Collective Agreements.

AEx3 - Experience in operating a crane.

AEx4 - Experience in operating an Air Brake System, Materiel Handling Equipment, buses, or a refuelling truck.

AEx5- Experience in handling and tying down loads on vehicles or trailers.

AEx6 - Experience with Government of Canada transportation policies.

AEx7 - Experience in applying road maintenance principals and standards.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Essential Competencies:
PS1- Thinks things through.
PS2- Works effectively with others.
PS3- Shows initiative and is action-oriented.
PS4- Works well under pressure.
PS5- Safety oriented.
PS6- Dependability.
PS7- Flexibility.

Essential Abilities:
A1- Ability to complete a road test on either a grader or dump truck with sanders as per candidate’s experience.
A2- Ability to carry out and operate the daily inspections of heavy equipment and identify equipment malfunctions.
A3- Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
A4- Ability to follow direction effectively.
A5- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects concurrently.
A6- Ability to effectively supervise.

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

Operational Requirements:
• Required to wear CSA approved safety footwear and other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as directed.
• Required to work in inclement weather conditions.
• Required to work standby, overtime and occasionally on weekends and holidays.
• Required to perform physically demanding tasks including safely lift 20 Kg, bend, climb stairs and climb into heavy equipment.
• Required to be mobile within the CFB Esquimalt area of responsibility. ie: CFB Esquimalt (Victoria, Rocky Point (Metchosin) and Nanoose Bay (Nanaimo).

Conditions of employment

• Security clearances: Various (including: reliability and secret).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Military Driver's Licence (DND 404).
• Required to perform physically demanding tasks including safely lifting 20 Kg, bending, climbing stairs and climbing into heavy equipment.
• Acceptable Driver's Abstract dated no more than 30 days prior to the appointment date.
• Must possess a valid BC Class 1 Driver's Licence with no restrictions and with Air Endorsement or provincial/territorial equivalent.
• Valid provincial medical completed by a physician authorizing the operation of vehicle classes included in BC Class 1 Driver’s License.

Other information

VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: Candidates must clearly demonstrate in the screening questions how they meet the education and experience factors listed as essential qualifications.

May be required to complete written and practical exams.

May be required to deliver a presentation with short notice.

Reference checks may be sought.

Proof of occupational certification will be requested if you are considered for a position.

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

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.