Technologist/Machinist

Important messages

The Government of Canada is committed to building a skilled workforce
that is representative of Canada's diversity, which includes the
recruitment of Canadian Veterans and releasing Canadian Armed Forces
personnel.

We encourage applicants to identify any abilities, competencies, and/or
experiences acquired through employment with the Canadian Armed Forces
where applicable.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 2,000 words (maximum) "***Candidates must clearly demonstrate IN THEIR COVER LETTER how they meet the education and experience factors listed in the essential and asset qualifications. Candidates must use the education and experience factors as a header and then write no more than two paragraphs per qualification demonstrating how they meet the education and experlence required. Resumes may be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the cover letter. Failure to provide this information In the requested format may result in your application being rejected."

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 3 year college program in mechanical technology, manufacturing or fabrication technology or an equivalent combinatlon of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Extensive experience* in all areas of a modern machine shop.
Experience in machinery fabrication or mechanical technology services.
Experience working in a scientific, technical or laboratory environment.
Experience troubleshooting, repairing and modifying mechanical equipment.

*For the purposes of this selection process, extensive experience is defined as that normally acquired over a 3-5 year period, covering a range of scientific/technical projects and programs.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of the principles and practices of manufacturing and fabrication processes and technology.
Knowledge of the equipment, machinery and facilities used in support of materials science.
Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety guidelines.
Knowledge of machine shop equipment operation.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to plan and organize workloads, including handling conflicting priorities.
Ability to manufacture and fabricate complex technical/scientific equipment.
Ability to read and understand technical documents.
Ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical equipment.

Effective interpersonal skills
Client service orientation
Team player
Thoroughness and detail oriented

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

Knowledge of ISO 9001:2000 (International Organization for Standards) quality management system.
Knowledge of Mastercam X programming soft.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Ability to wear personal protective equipment including but not limited to hardhat, CSA certified safety footwear with metatarsal guard, hearing protection, breathing apparatus.
Occasional overtime.

Other information

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.