Electronics Apprentice

Important messages

The client organization will accept applications submitted on-line only. To submit an application, please select the button "Apply Online".

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 monitor your email account, including junk folders, for new communication regarding this selection process.

Work environment

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 Armed Forces (CAF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad. As a civilian employee, you will be an essential part of the Defence Team. In this regard, 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 advertisement will be used to create a pool from which to hire apprentices.
The Apprenticing Program trains workers to a high level of certification. Upon successful completion, apprentices are entitled to the Fleet Maintenance Facility Cape Breton (FMF CB) Certificate of Apprenticeship.
The intent of this program is for developing apprentices. Fully trained journeymen should monitor the site for upcoming processes appropriate to them.

Positions to be filled: 2

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:
Successful completion of a minimum one year Post Secondary program in Electronics Theory.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
Experience using a variety of general purpose hand and power tools

Experience working in a team environment.

Experience working within deadlines and deliverables.

Experience fabricating or repairing electronic devices.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
Working knowledge of Electronics theory.
Knowledge of Test and Measurement equipment used in the Electronics field.

ABILITIES:
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to read and understand electronic schematics

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
Demonstrating integrity and respect.
Thinking things through.
Working effectively with others.
Showing initiative and being action-oriented.

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

Experience working in the electronic trade.
Experience or training in the marine industry.
Tidy and organized.

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, persons with a disability, visible minorities, and women.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Must be willing & able to climb vertical ladders and work at heights.
Must be willing and able to wear all appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (such as self-contained breathing apparatus).
Must be willing and able to lift heavy objects (approximately 50 lbs).
Must be willing and able to work in a confined space.
Must be willing and able to work shifts and overtime.

Other information

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Candidates whose applications are retained for further consideration may be required to travel to attend an interview or for the administration of a test. If you are asked to travel in relation to this appointment process, you should direct any questions you have about travel entitlements to the hiring organization.

A written exam may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

Random selection and/or top-down scoring are the mechanisms that will be used to manage the volume of applicants in this selection process.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

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.