Electronic Technician

Intent of the process

To staff one position. A pool of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff similar positions.

In accordance with our commitment to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society, a number of the appointments from this process will target employment equity groups. We encourage candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they belong to an employment equity group.

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)

Successful completion of a post-secondary education program in the field of Electronic Technology, Technician or successful completion of Naval Electronics Technical Training Program combined with subsequent successful completion of WENG QL5.

Degree equivalency

A minimum four years’ experience working in an electronics field within the last six years, which would normally involve the following tasks: installing, diagnosing, repairing, overhauling, calibration, setting-to-work and testing of electronic equipment.

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

Experience in communications, radio frequency, radar systems, sonar systems and/or control systems electronics.
Experience working with ISO standards.
Experience as JOSHE or Safety committee member.
Experience reading electronic schematics.
Experience mentoring.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of digital and analog Electronics theory.
Knowledge of Electronics troubleshooting techniques.

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to read and interpret electronic schematics.
Ability to diagnose faults and repair electronic equipment.

Demonstrating integrity and respect
Judgment - Thinking things through
Effective interpersonal skills
Team work
Initiative and being action oriented
Reliability

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

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Required to work in confined space, at heights (i.e. ship masts), prolonged periods in adverse weather and climate conditions.
Required to work on ships, and submarines for shift work and overtime, sail with ship for testing and travel for repair parties or training.
Required to work in dirty, noisy environment, wear all protective equipment (some fit tested), to lift and move heavy awkward shaped materials and equipment.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Required to work in confined space, at heights (i.e. ship masts), and prolonged periods in adverse weather and climate conditions.
Required to work on ships, and submarines for shift work and overtime, sail with ship for testing and travel for repair parties or training.
Required to work in dirty, noisy environment, wear all protective equipment (some fit tested), to lift and move heavy awkward shaped materials and equipment.

Other information

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Testing and interviews will take place in Halifax, NS. Candidates will be responsible for all travel costs associated with this process.

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.