CADD Technician

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one indeterminate position. A pool of qualified candidates will be created and may be used to staff similar positions within various units and locations with the Department of National Defence.

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)

**SCREENING QUESTIONS:

When completing the screening questions, remember that the assessment board cannot make assumptions about your experience. It is insufficient to say that you have the required qualifications or to list your current or past duties. Rather, candidates must demonstrate how they meet the education and experience criteria listed in the job opportunity advertisement by providing CLEAR AND CONCRETE EXAMPLES.

CLEAR AND CONCRETE EXAMPLES are defined as illustrations in which you fully explain the actions, considerations and steps you completed in order to gain the experience you are describing. This detailed contextual information will be used by the board members reviewing your submission to assess whether you have sufficient experience in a relevant field to complete the tasks which will be assigned to you should you be considered for this stream.

Resumes will be used as a secondary source of information and used strictly to validate the concrete examples you will have described.

Education:
Diploma in Mechanical/Engineering Computer Drafting from a recognized Post-Secondary Education Program, Community College or Institution

Degree equivalency

Experience:
Experience in the production of engineering drawings
Recent* experience in using a Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) software application
Experience in the use of MS Word and MS Outlook

*Recent experience is defined as possessing a minimum of one (1) year experience within the last five (5) years.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Abilities:
Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

Personal Suitability:
Dependability
Effective Interpersonal Skills
Adaptability

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

Asset Qualifications:

Experience:
Experience using Bentley’s MicroStation V8® and/or AutoCAD® and/or Autodesk’s Inventor® softwares
Experience using ALGOR® and/or Intergraph’s AIM Directa® and/or SmartSketch® and/or SmartPlant Markup® softwares
Experience working in a marine engineering environment

Knowledge:

Knowledge of drawing versioning and revision control procedures
Knowledge of Engineering drawing and CAD Standards
Knowledge of Documentation Management Systems

Abilities:

Ability to produce engineering drawings using a Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) software application

Organizational Needs:

In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following employment equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, Visible Minorities, Persons with Disabilities and Women.

Operational Requirements

Occasional travel
Occasional Shift Work
Occasional Overtime

Must be able and willing to work in or on a naval vessel at sea or alongside, with exposure to project site risks requiring the use of Personnel Protection Equipment (PPE) such as Personal Floating Device, (PFDs) safety goggles, fall arrest gears and respirators. This often involves climbing, stooping, stretching, bending and crawling.

Must be able to work aloft, in confined spaces, in a noisy environment, outdoors in the extremes of temperature, weather, and elements.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Other information

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.