Weapon system simulation operator

Important messages

All job applications must therefore be submitted through the www.canada.ca/government-jobs.ca site. Only online applications will be considered.

PLEASE NOTE: For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results, and sending invitations for interviews).

You will be required to show how you demonstrate the essential qualifications (i.e. Education, Experience and/or Occupational Certification) for the initial screening through your resume and in answering online screening questions.
It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather you must clearly demonstrate HOW, WHEN, and WHERE the qualification was met through substantiation by examples.
Information on your described skills, experience, etc. provided in screening questions should be supported by your resume. Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in your application being rejected from the process.

Work environment

INFORMATION ON THE DEPARTMENT:

If you are looking for a dynamic work environment and interested in challenging work experiences, you are encouraged to submit your application into this selection process.

The Department of National Defence (DND) is one of the largest federal government employers, offering over 70 different types of civilian career opportunities. DND's role is to provide services and support to the Canadian Forces (CF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad. The department fosters a work environment where employees have opportunities to grow, to learn, to progress in their careers and have job satisfaction over the long-term.

Intent of the process

This process will be used to staff one indeterminate position in Valcartier, Qc. Meanwhile, a pool of candidates will be established and may be used to staff positions for inderminate, term, casual and/or interim periods. This pool could be used to fill similar or identical positions within the Department of National Defense in Quebec area.

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)

EDUCATION:
High school diploma or equivalency completed successfully

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCES:

Experience in teaching on Light Armored Vehicles (LAV)
Experience of at least two (2) years as a Crew Commander in the
employment of Light Armored Vehicles (LAV);

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

Various language requirements
French essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of the Light Armored vehicle (LAV) turret operation

ABILITY:
Ability to operate optimally the lnterim Crew Gunnery System (ICGS

PERSONAL QUALITIES:
Shows initiative and is action-oriented
Thinks things through
Works effectively with others
Demonstrates integrity and respect

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:
Master gunner Course
Light Armored Vehicle (LAV) Crew Commander Course
lnterim Crew Gunnery System (ICGS) Course

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Be content to work occasionally in a field environment;
Be content to travel as required

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

OTHER CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:
Available to work days, evenings and weekends

Other information

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

A situational exercise 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.

It is our intention to communicate with candidates VIA E-MAIL and/or jobs.gc.ca site for screening and assessment purposes; this will include communication of screening results and invitations to interviews. To that end, candidates must include a valid e-mail address in their application. IT IS THE CANDIDATE'S RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THAT THIS ADDRESS IS FUNCTIONAL AND THAT IT ACCEPTS MESSAGES FROM UNKNOWN USERS (some e-mail systems block these types of e-mail). IT IS ALSO THE CANDIDATE'S RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE ACCURATE CONTACT INFORMATION IS PROVIDED AND UPDATED AS REQUIRED.

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.