Aircraft Interior Refinisher

Important messages

IMPORTANT NOTE: It is the responsibility of the candidate to clearly outline that they meet each of the screening criteria (i.e., Education and Experience Qualifications, both Essential and Assets) in the screening questions. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the requirement is met or to provide a listing of current responsibilities, rather the candidate must provide concrete examples that illustrate how they meet the requirement. Failure to do so could result in the application being rejected from the process.

*Only applications submitted online through the jobs.gc.ca website will be considered.

WE WISH YOU THE BEST OF LUCK!

Intent of the process

A prequalified pool of candidates may be established which may be used to staff similar positions at this group and level with similar linguistic profiles and security requirements.

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)

DEFINITION:
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS are the qualifications required to perform the work. You must meet the below essential qualifications when applying to this position and provide concrete examples in the screening questions to be considered for this position.


Education
ED1: Successful completion of a secondary school graduation diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience
EX1: Experience in the repair and upholstery of vehicle interiors including, seats, side panels and carpets using a variety of fabrics, leathers, adhesives and finishes.

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

DEFINITION:
ASSET QUALIFICATIONS are qualifications that are not essential to perform the work, but that, now or in the future, may benefit the organization and be an enhancement in terms of the work to be performed. Asset qualifications are desirable but are not necessarily required for the work to be performed. If you meet any of the asset qualifications below, please describe so in the screening questions when you apply.


Education
AED : Completion of a recognized program in aviation upholstery or a minimum of 3 years on job experience in the aviation upholstery industry.

Degree equivalency

AEX1 : Experience in the repair and upholstery of aircraft interiors.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

NOTE: These qualifications will be assessed throughout the selection process.


Knowledge
K1: Knowledge of repair and upholstery techniques for vehicle interiors including common sewing, gluing and fabrication techniques used in vehicle interior refinishing.

Competencies

C1: Dependability
C2: Attention to detail
C3: Initiative
C4: Teamwork

Abilities
A1: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A2: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Conditions of employment

Security Clearance – Secret.
Possess a valid driver’s licence.

Available and willing to work shifts and overtime on short notice during the week or on weekends

Must be able to kneel, stand and work at a bench or inside an aircraft for extended periods
Candidates must meet and maintain the above conditions of employment throughout their 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.

You must indicate on your application if you require a technical aid for testing or an alternative method of assessment.

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.