Heavy Duty (Equipment) Mechanic

Important messages

Important Messages
 
You will be required to show how you demonstrate the essential qualifications (i.e. Education and Experience) 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.
 
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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 written tests and interviews). Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users. It is the candidate’s responsibility to provide updated contact information as required.
 
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Our organization will only accept on-line applications for this advertisement. All job applications must therefore be submitted through www.canada.ca/government-jobs. For this advertisement, applicants will be required to provide information which is only accessible when applying on-line (namely the job questionnaire).
 
The following are some of the benefits associated with applying online:

- Applicants can create a profile and a resume that can be used when applying for other processes without having to recreate a new application each time.
- Applicants can modify their application/resume at any time BEFORE the closing date indicated on the job advertisement.
- Applicants can verify the status of their applications, at any time.
- Applicants can be notified electronically of tests or interviews and results.
- For some jobs, applicants will find important information, namely the screening questionnaire and a complete statement of merit criteria that are only available when applying online.
 
To submit an application on-line, please select the button “Apply Online” below. Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.
 
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You must possess the identified Occupational Certification(s) at the time of application.
 
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You must possess the identified Education credential(s) at the time of application.
 
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Please carefully read the "Other Information" section of this advertisement as there is important information regarding your application and how the screening of candidates will take place.

Intent of the process

There is an immediate need to staff one (1) indeterminate position in Wainwright, Alberta. A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions.

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)

Possession of a valid Alberta Journeyman Certificate as Heavy Equipment Technician (HET) (Duty Equipment Mechanic – Off-road, Truck and Transport Mechanic, Transport Trainer Mechanic or any other equivalency recognized by the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board (such as Heavy Duty Equipment Red Seal, Certificate of Military Achievement Qualification Level 5 Automotive Service Technician or Heavy Equipment Technician (HET).

OR

Possession of a valid Interprovincial Journeyman Proficiency Certificate or valid Provincial Certificate in the applicable province of employment as an Automotive Service or Heavy Duty Equipment Technician.

OR

Possession of a Certificate in Automotive or Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanics from a recognized institution or industry and significant experience in Automotive or Diesel/Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanics.

OR

An acceptable combination of education, training, and/or experience (such as Military Vehicle Technician Qualification Level 5 certificate).

EXPERIENCE

Experience working as a mechanic in the repair and maintenance of commercial diesel vehicles and/or heavy-duty equipment and/or vehicles.

ABILITY
A1 Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A2 Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES

Safety-oriented.
Effective interpersonal skills.
Dependable.
Initiative.
Innovative.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

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

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION

Possession of a valid vehicle airbrakes operator’s qualification.

EXPERIENCE

• Experience using SAP programs, such as DRMIS

• Experience working with Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) personnel or CAF diesel and heavy-duty equipment and vehicles, either as a Public Service employee or as a DND contractor.

Position may require one or more of the following:

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of heavy-duty equipment, hydraulic systems and components.

• Knowledge of the use and care of vehicle maintenance equipment.

Position may require one or more of the following:

ABILITY

• Able to locate, read, interpret, and/or apply technical information, i.e. service manuals, drawings, and related publications.
• Able to use and interpret mechanical and/or electrical test equipment.
• Able to perform maintenance as described on qualifications/certifications.
• Able to detect and troubleshoot problems.
• Able to organize work to meet deadlines.
• Basic computer skills, including the ability to operate the Microsoft Office suite of programs.

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, Visible Minorities, Persons with Disabilities and Women.

Operational Requirements

Possession of, or, ability to obtain/retain a DND 404.

Willing and able to work overtime as pre-authorized

Willing and able to work standby or call-back, may be called in for emergency repairs.

Willing and able to work from heights.

Willing and able to conduct recovery duty.

Willing and able to train military OJT technicians.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Other Conditions of Employment:

Possession of a valid (unrestricted and non-graduated) Canadian provincial or territorial driver's license such as a Class 5 License in Alberta.
Must wear CSA approved safety footwear at all times and other personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.

Other information

If applicable, please identify the following on your application: substantive group and level; employment status; Personal Record Identifier (PRI).

Interviews may be conducted.

A written exam may be administered.
 
Reference checks may be conducted.
 
A situational exercise may by administered
 
Applicants are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice and are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Public Service Commission (PSC) tests may be conducted
 
Candidate may have to travel to a specific location for the assessment/interview at their own cost.
 
Accommodations: in order to ensure that you are assessed in a fair and equitable manner in the next stages, please advise us if you require accommodation measures.

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
 
Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; only candidates who will be considered further in this process may be contacted.

Candidates must meet all of the essential qualifications noted in the Statement of Merit Criteria to be appointed to a position. A candidate may be appointed to a position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications or operational requirements. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

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.