Automotive/Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic

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APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ON-LINE .

You will be required to show how you demonstrate the essential qualifications (i.e. Education and Experience Qualifications, both Essential and Asset) 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 concrete 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.

Please be advised that one, some, or all of the Asset Qualifications could be used at the screening phase.

To submit an application on-line, please select the button "Apply Online" below.

Intent of the process

There is an immediate need to staff two (2) determinate positions (English essential).

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions with various language requirements on an indeterminate, determinate, deployment, assignment, secondment, acting or casual basis.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:

- Possession of a valid Provincial or Interprovincial Heavy Equipment Repair Certificate or a valid Truck and Transport Repair Certificate or an accepted equivalent as required for the position in the respective province of employment.

EXPERIENCE:

- Experience working in Automotive or a Heavy Equipment repair field at the journeyman proficiency level.

- Experience working in first and/or second and/or third level maintenance that includes but not limited to: Inspection, diagnosis, repair, replaces, rebuilt, disassembles, calibrates, adjusts, modifies and re-assembles any parts, components and sub component of the equipment / vehicle.

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

EDUCATION:

Secondary School Diploma.

Degree equivalency

CERTIFICATION:

- Certification in Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS).
- Certification in First Aid.
- Certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

EXPERIENCE:

- Experience in quality control / out inspection.

- Experience using Systems, Applications and Products (SAP) such as Defence Resource Management Information System (DRIMS).

- Experience in small engine repair (such as outboard motor, ATV, snowmobile, side-by-side, generators, chainsaw and other 2/4 stroke small engine operated tool and equipment).

- Experience working on marine equipment (inboard/outboard motor).

- Experience working on automotive air conditioning systems.

- Experience working on bus/highway cruiser.

- Experience working on materials handling equipment.

- Experience working on special purpose equipment (example: fire and line trucks).

- Experience as an Automotive Service Technician (AST).

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

Various language requirements
English Essential
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC

Note: Other possible language requirements and profiles may be established as positions become available.

Information on language requirements

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

- Initiative
- Judgment
- Reliability
- Teamwork
- Flexibility

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

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of maintenance procedures on any of the following:
- SMP (Standard Military Pattern) vehicles

- LAV (Light Armored Vehicles) tracked and wheeled

- Militarized Heavy Equipment (e.g. Dozer, Grader, Cranes, Excavator, dump trucks, front end loader, semi-trailer, low bed trailer and dolly trailer, etc.)

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:

In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identified as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, Persons with a Disability, Visible Minorities, and Women.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

- Candidates may be asked to work overtime, weeknights & weekends from time to time.

- Candidates could be asked to work in a harsh or severe environment.

- Candidates may be required to travel for training requirements.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

- Some positions may require Secret Security Clearance.

- Possession of a valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence issued by the province of New Brunswick or equivalent from another province.

- Must be willing and able to obtain and maintain a DND 404 Driver/Operator Permit.

- Must be willing and able to wear CSA approved safety footwear and other personal protective equipment (PPE).

- Must be willing and able to climb, stand, walk, lift, bend, pull and/or push, grasp, reach, stoop, sit and crouch for extended periods of time.

- Must willing and able to lift items in excess of 15.9 kg (50lbs).

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the targeted groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

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.

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

Following are some of the benefits associated with applying on-line:
- 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 job questionnaire and a complete statement of merit criteria that are only available when applying on-line.

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.

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.