MECHANIC ( Amendment to closing date)

Important messages

Applications must be submitted through https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs.html.

Screening questions have been built into the application process. Answers provided to the screening questions will be used to assess occupational certifications and experience. You must answer the screening questions in addition to providing a resume. For experience qualifications, your answers must include specific and concrete examples that demonstrate HOW, WHEN and WHERE the experience was obtained. If an experience qualification requires that it be recent, the answer to the screening question must clearly address the timeframe. The onus is on the candidate to provide sufficient information in their answers. Additional information will not be solicited from the candidate. The resume will be used only to validate the information provided through the screening questions. Do not submit a cover letter for this process.

You must include the names and contact information for two (2) references. These references must be current or recent supervisors or managers that can provide concrete work examples and can speak to your performance in detail.

In addition to answering the screening questions, candidates must send proof of their occupational certifications to the Staffing Advisor no later than Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at midnight, Pacific Time. The licenses must be copied and sent electronically to . The front and back on the license must be included and all writing and pictures must be clear. Failure to provide proof of your occupational certifications no later than the date and time indicated above may result in elimination from this process.

Our intention is to communicate with candidates via the GCJobs portal and by email. Candidates who apply on this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and to make sure that this address is functional and monitored at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). Failure to respond in a prescribed timeframe may result in elimination from this process.

It is intended that assessments for positions in Petawawa will take place during the week of 11 to 15 December 2017. Assessments will take place in Petawawa, Ontario and candidates will be required to cover their own travel costs to attend the assessment. Candidates must be available during this time period as exceptions will only be made on a case-by-case basis and for extenuating circumstances only.

Please note that any written correspondence relating to this process, including answers to the screening questions, may be used to assess the ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one (1) position at the GL VHE 10 group and level on an indeterminate basis in Petawawa, Ontario. This process will be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates and may be used to staff future GL VHE 10 vacancies of various tenures with various security requirements. Hiring managers may also use this process to staff GL VHE 09 positions in Ontario Region.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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)

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:

Depending on the position to be staffed, one or more of the following will be required:

OC1: Possession of a valid 310T Truck and Coach Technician license OR Interprovincial Journeyperson Certificates equivalent to the 310T Truck and Coach Technician license

OC2: Possession of a valid 310S Automotive Service Technician license issued by the Province of Ontario OR Interprovincial Journeyperson Certificates equivalent to the 310S Automotive Service Technician license.

OC3: Possession of a valid 421A Heavy Duty Equipment Technician license issued by the Province of Ontario OR Interprovincial Journeyperson Certificates equivalent to the 421A Heavy Duty Equipment Technician license.

OC4: Possession of a valid and unrestricted driver’s license issued by the Province of Ontario for Class “A” vehicles with airbrake endorsement (Z) or other provincial or territorial equivalent

OC5: Possession of a valid and unrestricted driver’s license issued by the Province of Ontario for Class “G” vehicles or other provincial or territorial equivalent

EXPERIENCE:

EX1: Experience in the inspection and repair of gasoline engines

EX2: Experience in the inspection and repair of diesel engines

EX3: Experience in the inspection and repair of vehicle components (e.g. drive train, suspension systems, etc.).

EX4: Experience in diagnosing vehicle faults

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

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:

OC1: Possession of a valid 421A Heavy Duty Equipment Technician license issued by the Province of Ontario OR Interprovincial Journeyperson Certificates equivalent to the 421A Heavy Duty Equipment Technician license.

OC2: Possession of a valid and unrestricted driver’s license issued by the Province of Ontario for Class “A” vehicles with airbrake endorsement (Z) or other provincial or territorial equivalent

EXPERIENCE:

AQ1: Experience in the inspection and repair of a variety of Heavy Duty Equipment.

AQ2: Experience using an SAP based program

AQ3: Experience mentoring technicians during on-the-job training

AQ4: Experience using Microsoft Office

AQ5: Recent* experience as a mechanic in a licensed garage or dealership, or DND Vehicle Maintenance Workshop

*Recent is defined as within the last five years

AQ6: Experience in the inspection and repair of firefighting equipment

AQ7: Experience in the inspection and repair of runway equipment

AQ8: Experience in the inspection and repair of refuelling equipment

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES:

C1: Demonstrating integrity and respect

C2: Thinking things through

C3: Working effectively with others

C4: Showing initiative and being action-oriented

ABILITIES:

A1: Ability to communicate effectively orally

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

ABILITIES:

A1: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

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

Information on employment equity

May be required to work overtime

May be required to work standby recovery duties on a rotating basis

Conditions of employment

• Eligibility and willingness to obtain and maintain Departmental Driver’s Licence (DND 404)
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment
• Various security requirements including Reliability Status and Level II Secret
• Ability to safely perform a variety of physically demanding tasks including lifting up to 35lbs

Depending on the position to be staffed, one or more of the following will be required:
• Must maintain a valid and unrestricted driver’s license issued by the Province of Ontario for Class “A” vehicles with airbrake endorsement (Z) or other provincial or territorial equivalent
• Eligibility and willingness to obtain and maintain current membership at the Ontario College of Trades as a fully licenced 310T Truck and Coach Technician
• Eligibility and willingness to obtain and maintain current membership at the Ontario College of Trades as a fully licenced as 310S Automotive Service Technician
• Eligibility and willingness to obtain and maintain current membership at the Ontario College of Trades as a fully licenced as 421A Heavy Duty Equipment Technician
• Must maintain a valid and unrestricted driver’s license issued by the Province for Class “G” vehicles or other provincial or territorial equivalent

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.