Automotive/Heavy Duty Mechanic

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Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to create a pool of candidates to staff immediate vacancies and future opportunities.

The pool of candidates may be used to staff similar positions (including lower level positions) on an indeterminate or term basis, including casual employment and with various security requirements.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 2,000 words (maximum)

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)

Depending upon the position being staffed:

Possession of a valid Alberta or Inter-Provincial Journeyman’s Certificate as an Automotive Service Technician.

OR

Possession of a valid Alberta or Interprovincial Journeyman Proficiency Certificate in Heavy Duty Mechanics (HET).

OR

An acceptable combination of training, education and experience related to the position of an Automotive Service Technician or Heavy Equipment Technician (HET).
(An acceptable combination may include certificate of Military Achievement Qualification Level 5 / DP2 or City & Guilds/BTEC-Suffield)

Recent* experience working as a mechanic in the repair and maintenance of commercial automotive and/or heavy duty equipment.
*Recent experience is defined as “experience acquired within the last 3 years”.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Ability to communicate

Effective Interpersonal relationships
Dependability
Safety Oriented

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

Possession of a valid vehicle airbrakes operator’s qualification.

Experience using basic computer skills.
Experience using SAP programs, such as DRMIS or FMAS.(FEMIS, JAMES - Suffield).
Experience working on Military pattern vehicles and heavy duty equipment.
Experience using diagnostic tooling.

Notes: 1. Managers may add to the Asset Education and/or the Asset Experience specific to the position being staffed.

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:

Depending upon the position being staffed one or more of the following may be required:

Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DND 404 (Canadian military driving permit).
Willing and able to work overtime as pre-authorized.
Willing and able to work standby or call-back, may be called in for emergency repairs.
Willing and able to work shift work.
Willing and able to work from heights.
Willing and able to wear CSA approved safety footwear and other personal protective equipment (PPE).
Willing and able to lift up to 20kgs in accordance with safe work practices.

Conditions of employment

Security: Various security clearance requirements (Reliability, Confidential, Secret, Top Secret)

Other Conditions of Employment:

Depending upon the position being staffed one or more of the following may be required:

Possession of a valid (unrestricted and non-graduated) Canadian provincial or territorial driver's license.
Must wear CSA approved safety footwear and other personal protective equipment (PPE).
Shift work may be required.

Other information

Note: Depending on the vacancy, the selection of the right person for the position may be based on the professional certification and experience required for the position.

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

Please note that all written communication submitted may be used to evaluate the ability to communicate effectively in writing.

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.