Marine Mechanical Technician/Plant Maintenance Technician

Important messages

***AMENDMENT TO CLOSING DATE - CLOSING DATE EXTENDED***

Please note that the number of positions to be filled is to be determined.

The client organization will accept applications on-line only. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

All information pertaining to the process will be sent by email. It is therefore your responsibility to verify your email account for new communication regarding this selection process on a regular basis.

Work environment

The Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) work together to fulfill the Government of Canada’s mission to defend Canadian interests and values, and to contribute to international peace and security. DND is the largest federal government department in Canada and is part of the Public Service of Canada. Internally, DND and the CAF are collectively termed the Defence Team and civilians make up close to 25 per cent of the organization. As public servants and members of the Defence Team, civilians work side-by-side with CAF personnel for the defence of Canada and Canada’s contribution to international security and stability efforts.

Civilians are a vital part of enabling the Department’s mandate and objectives, and occupy more than 100 types of occupation classifications supporting the CAF in serving Canada’s interests with distinction, both at home and abroad - more than 65 per cent of the DND civilian population working outside the National Capital Region in a variety of capacities.

The success of the Defence Team relationship stems from the concepts of fairness and mutual respect. Among the crucial roles that civilians play within the three environments of the CAF , roles such as accountants, administrative support officers, auditors, business specialists, defence scientists, economists, engineers, human resources professionals, information systems specialists, policy researchers, procurement officers, public relations professionals, real property administrators, and university professors form the largest groups of civilians working as part of the Defence Team.

Intent of the process

Create a pool of qualified candidates that term positions can be drawn from to meet upcoming work demands.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 500 words (maximum) "***IMPORTANT*** Please note that the following will be used to assess your “Ability to communicate in writing.” As this is the case, please ensure that your answer is in paragraph form and that you use proper spelling, grammar and punctuation. In two or three paragraphs (approx. 300-500 words), please describe your Mechanical background/experience speaking specifically to your skill sets."

Contact information for 3 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)

Candidates must have a minimum of one of the following certifications:
-Interprovincial Red Seal Industrial Mechanic OR
-Interprovincial Red Seal Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic OR
-Military equivalency QL5 Mar Eng Tech or QL5 WENG Armament Tech with Applications and Consolidation (Candidates with this equivalency will meet initial screening but will be required to attain and prove Interprovincial Red Seal Certification in Industrial Mechanic or Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic before an offer of employment will be made)

Candidates must have a minimum of 5 of the last 7 years’ experience working in one of the following trades, but not as a supervisor:
- Industrial Mechanic
- Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic
- Military QL5 Mar Eng Tech or QL5 WENG Armament Tech

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

• In-depth experience in Underwater weapons
• In-depth experience in Antennas
• In-depth experience in Marine Machinery
• In-depth experience in Hydraulics
• In-depth experience in Internal Combustion Engines
• In-depth experience in Sonar
• In-depth experience in Plant Maintenance
• In-depth experience in Above Water Weapons
• In-depth experience in Ship Repair
• In-depth experience in a Mechanical Maintenance Department
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite

* In-depth experience is defined as six months or more shop related experience.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Ability to communicate orally
Ability to communicate in writing
Ability to follow directions

Dependable
Flexible
Initiative
Judgement
Interpersonal Relationships

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

• Requirement to work for prolonged periods in adverse weather and/or climate conditions
• Requirement to work at sea
• Requirement to work on ships and submarines
• Requirement to work in dirty and/or noisy environments
• Requirement to work in confined spaces, to climb and to work at heights
• Requirement to perform shift work or overtime(Evenings, Weekends, Holidays)
• Requirement to wear all appropriate protective equipment (fit-tested)
• Requirement to travel (Obtain and retain a Canadian Passport)
• Requirement to produce objective quality evidence IAW ISO 9001
• Requirement to lift, carry and move heavy awkward shaped materials and equipment
• Requirement to attend training both locally and away from home
• Requirement to maintain computer access, maintain usernames/passwords

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Ability to achieve and maintain required security clearance (based on position requirements).
Candidates must meet and maintain this condition of employment throughout their employment, with a possible requirement to be upgraded at a later date.

Other information

Reference checks will be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A written test may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

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.