Vehicle & Small Craft Mechanic

Intent of the process

The candidate pool resulting from this selection process may be used to staff similar positions on an indeterminate or temporary basis throughout the Western Region.

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 Inter-Provincial Journeyman Certification as a Heavy Duty or Automotive Mechanic

Experience working as a Certified Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic or Automotive Mechanic
Experience planning the maintenance of diesel and gas powered equipment including outboard motors.
Experience maintaining electrical equipment.
Experience in planning and prioritizing work orders.

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

Experience working in the Marine Environment

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Interpersonal Relationship Skills
Initiative
Judgement
Dependability

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

Fisheries and Oceans Canada recognizes that the diversity of its employees' population contributes to its strength and integrity. We are committed to achieving employment equity and developing a highly capable workforce that is representative of Canadian Society. We therefore encourage women (especially in non-traditional occupations), Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups to apply and declare themselves as part of one or more of the above mentioned Employment Equity Designated Groups.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Valid Health Canada Medical
Willing and able to travel for up to 3 week periods of time to remote sites via trucks, boats and aircraft
Willing and able to work weekends and work overtime
Willing and able to travel on short notice.
Willing and able to access remote sites over rugged terrain and work outdoors in extremes of environmental conditions.
Valid Class 3 drivers Licence with Air Endorsement

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.

You must indicate on your application if you require a technical aid for testing or an alternative method of assessment.

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.