WEAPON TECHNICIAN

Important messages

All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System. Only online applications will be considered.

Work environment

The Department of National Defence (DND) is one of the largest federal government employers, offering over 70 different 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. 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.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates will be establish and may be used to staff current and future GL-MAM-10 position with various tenures. This pool could be used to fill identical or similar positions with various language requirements or security profiles within the Department of National Defense in Quebec area.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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)

DVS (Diploma in Vocational Studies) OR AVS (Attestation of Vocational Studies ) in gunsmith OR gun repair OR approved equivalency according to the norms of the Ministry of Education of a Canadian province or territory OR Weapon training from the military system: qualification DP1 (QL4)?

Degree equivalency

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

Bilingual - Imperative (A--/A--)
Other needs with different linguistic profile than the one advertised could be staffed within the pool to be established.

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
• Knowledge of general principles in the field of armory

Abilities:
• Ability to work in hard-to-reach and sometimes cramped locations.
• Ability to diagnose problems related to arming.
• Ability to work with equipment related to the weapon profession.
• Ability to perform tasks when considering occupational health and safety requirements.
• Ability to communicate orally.

Personal Suitability:
• Thinking things through
• Working effectively with others
• Showing initiative and being action-oriented
• Demonstrating integrity and respect

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

• Weapon training from the military system: qualification DP2 (QL5)

Degree equivalency

• Experience with portable weapons.
• Experience with military vehicles and weapon systems.
• Experience with howitzers.
• Experience of more than one year and more focused on production work in the field of armaments.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
The conditions of employment below could be used to fill certain positions:

• Be willing and able to work in a noisy and humid environment.
• Be willing and able to get on and off the vehicles of a height of more than 2.44 metres.
• Be willing and able to crouch, bend over, lift and transport merchandise up to 20 kg and safely use material handling equipment.
• Be willing and able to use vibrating tools.
• Be willing and able to wear CSA approved safety footwear and all other personal protective equipment that is required.
• Be willing and able to take trainings within Quebec, Canada and / or outside Canada.

Candidates must satisfy and meet all conditions of employment previously mentioned throughout the period of employment.

Other information

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

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

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.