Heavy Equipment Operator/Heavy Equipment Supervisor

Intent of the process

Anticipatory Staffing: A pool of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff similar term and/or permanent positions.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

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)

Education:
Possession of a secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.

Recent* experience operating heavy equipment, including front end loaders and dump trucks.
Recent* experience operating heavy equipment in snow and ice control operations.
Recent* experience with earth moving procedures and grass cutting operations.
Recent* experience in the operation of road plows with sanders.

In addition to the qualifications listed above, the following is required for Halifax positions:
Recent* experience operating a tractor trailer.

In addition to the qualifications listed above, the following is required for supervisory positions in both locations:
Recent* experience supervising the operation of heavy equipment.

*Recent is defined as having 2 years experience within the last three years.

Possession of a valid unrestricted Nova Scotia Class 1 driver’s license with air brake endorsement, or
provincial or territorial equivalent. (Note: Restriction 1, glasses is not applicable).

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

Experience in the operation of a tractor trailer.
Experience in the operation of buses.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of Province of Nova Scotia and Department of National Defence driving rules and regulations.
Knowledge of safe driving practices and procedures.

Ability to operate heavy equipment such as front end loaders and dump trucks.
Ability to perform operator inspection and maintenance on heavy equipment, such as front end loaders and dump trucks.

In addition to the qualifications listed above, the following is required for Halifax positions:
Ability to operate a tractor trailer

In addition to the qualifications listed above, the following is required for supervisory positions in both locations:
Ability to supervise the operation and inspection of heavy equipment, such as front end loaders and dump trucks.

Effective interpersonal skills
Judgement
Dependability
Flexibility
Thoroughness

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

Possession of WHMIS certification.
Possession of valid first aid certificate.
Possession of valid CPR certificate.

Ability to operate a tractor trailer
Ability to operate a commuter bus (44 passengers) and highway cruiser (54 passengers)

Must be willing and able to work shifts.
Must be willing and able to work in an environment with exposure to load noise, fumes and dust.
Must be willing and able to work overtime and call back.
Must be willing to work safely in accordance with provincial and federal guidelines.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Eligibility and willingness to obtain and maintain a Departmental driver’s permit (DND404).
Must possess a current (within one month) drivers' abstract.
Must be willing to work safely in accordance with provincial and federal guidelines.
Possession of a valid unrestricted Nova Scotia Class 1 driver’s license with air brake endorsement, or provincial or territorial equivalent. (Note: Restriction 1, glasses is not applicable).

Other information

Candidates who applied to process 17-DND-EA-GRNWD-415961, which closed Monday, 29 May 2017 need to submit application to be included in this process.

Assessments will be conducted in Halifax, NS or Greenwood, NS. Candidates will be
responsible for any and all travel costs associated with and throughout this process.

Candidates will be required to provide a current and up-to-date driver’s abstract
available from the Ministry of Transportation to show evidence of a satisfactory and
safe driving record for the last three years. You will be notified when you are required
to provide this document.

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

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.

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.