Technician Assistant *AMENDMENT TO CLOSING DATE

Duties

Assists Technicians and performs minor routine repairs, maintenance and installations of police equipment and systems to a diverse fleet of vehicles.

Work environment

As an employer of choice for over 22,000 men and women, the RCMP promises a career like no other. With over 140 years of tradition and service, the RCMP is Canada's national police service. Proud of our traditions and confident in meeting future challenges, we commit to preserve the peace, uphold the law and provide quality service in partnership with our communities.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to fill an indeterminate GL-MAN-05/SPS-05 vacancy in Newmarket, Ontario. A pool may be established from this selection process and may be used to fill the same or similar positions at the GL-MAN-05/SPS-05 group and level in Newmarket, Ontario on an indeterminate or term basis.

Should a CM be found qualified and selected for appointment, the appointment will not result in a change of status to another category for the member. Notification regarding the CM appointment will be sent to all applicable candidates who are within the area of selection and participated in the advertised process.

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)

Experience repairing or maintaining a motor vehicle in an accredited repair facility or school.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of vehicle terminology
Knowledge of basic hand tools

Ability to plan and organize
Ability to complete basic vehicle maintenance checks
Ability to communicate effectively orally

Flexibility
Effective interpersonal relationships
Dependability

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

Experience in installation of automotive accessories

Experience in installation of automotive electronic accessories

Experience using a computerized work order system

Experience in welding and metal fabrication techniques

Experience using computer spreadsheet software

Possession of a valid driver’s license equivalent to an Ontario Class G Driver’s License
(A driver’s abstract with no more than 2 minor violations in the last 12 months
*A copy of the driver’s abstract will be requested during the assessment phase and may be requested again upon successful completion of the security clearance process for the successful candidate.)

Willingness and ability to lift and carry objects approximately 40 lbs (18kg) on a regular basis

Willingness and ability to perform manual labour, such as shoveling snow or assisting with the installation of heavy equipment

Willingness and ability to work overtime

Willingness and ability to travel

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Possession of a valid driver’s license equivalent to an Ontario Class G Driver’s License
(A driver’s abstract with no more than 2 minor violations in the last 12 months
*A copy of the driver’s abstract will be requested during the assessment phase and may be requested again upon successful completion of the security clearance process for the successful candidate.)

Willingness and ability to lift and carry objects approximately 40 lbs (18kg) on a regular basis

Willingness and ability to perform manual labour, such as shoveling snow or assisting with the installation of heavy equipment

Willingness and ability to work overtime

Willingness and ability to travel

Other information

Only on-line applications will be accepted in order to take advantage of the many benefits of using the electronic recruitment system. Some of the benefits for applicants include:
- modification of your application/resume at any time BEFORE the closing date,
- responding to screening questions which will highlight your qualifications to the hiring
manager,
- verification of the status of your application and notification(s), at any time, and
- electronic notification of assessment details and results.

Please note that, for this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail. 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.

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

You may be assessed using one or more of the following tools: standardized tests, written exams, interview, simulation exercise, reference check, and other assessment tools.

Proof of Canadian Citizenship will be requested and must be provided during the selection process. The original of one of the following documents must be provided for verification:
-Provincial or territorial birth certificate Naturalization certificates (issued prior to Jan. 1,
1947)
-Registration of Birth Abroad certificates (issued between Jan. 1, 1947 and Feb. 14, 1977)
-Certificates of Retention
-Citizenship certificates
** Passports are NOT acceptable

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

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

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.