Officer Development Program - Technical Inspection

Important messages

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

This process will be used to staff the above-mentioned position. A pool of partially qualified candidates resulting from this process will also be established and may be used to staff similar positions within the Department of National Defence.

Positions to be filled: 2

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)

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

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

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)

Knowledge of aircraft, marine or land vehicle technology.
Knowledge of business principles and practices in management and quality assurance;
Knowledge of ISO 9000 and 10000 series of international standards;
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

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

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

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.

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 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.