Technical Equipment Manager

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request special accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Information on accommodation for persons with disabilities

PLEASE NOTE, ONLY ON-LINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

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.

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.

When applying to this process, you will be required to answer screening questions with full details in the provided text box. Your details should clearly demonstrate HOW you meet the specified criteria, by including when, where and how you obtained the requirement (i.e. education or experience). Please include examples of the functions performed where relevant.

Your resume will be referred to as a secondary source of information only, to validate your employment history and support your qualifications.

Proof of your education will be requested and must be provided during the selection process, in order to verify that candidates meet the education requirement. Candidates who are unable to provide proof that they meet this essential qualification as requested may be eliminated from the process. Education obtained outside of Canada must be evaluated. Please contact the International Credential Evaluation Services as soon as possible to initiate the evaluation process http://www.cicic.ca/

If the name identified on the above documents is different than your current legal name, proof of name change will be requested and must be provided during the selection process.

You must provide proof of your Canadian Citizenship. 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

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff one temporary full-time position.

The intent of this process is to establish a pool of qualified candidates inclusive of Public Service (PS) employees and Civilian Members (CM); for various positions with various tenures, various security profiles and various language requirements.

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.

A covering letter in 1,000 words (maximum)

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

A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience with contracts and standing offers.
Experience with tracking and maintaining inventory of equipment.
Experience with technical equipment and electrical repairs.
Experience in using MS Word.
Experience in using MS Excel.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of general office practices and procedures.
Knowledge of the procurement process.

Ability to prioritize workload.
Ability to develop and maintain a predictive or preventative maintenance program for equipment.
Ability to maintain equipment, stores and material inventories.
Ability to perform minor repair and maintenance work on equipment.
Ability to operate computer software applications.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

* All abilities assessed by: reference checks, education, work experience, resume and interview.

Effective interpersonal relationships
Dependability
Initiative
Flexibility
Attention to detail

Conditions of employment

Enhanced Reliability Status
Class 5 Drivers License.
Ability to work overtime on short notice and as needed.
Ability to lift 100 pounds to shoulder height.

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

The successful applicant will have to obtain, as a minimum, an Enhanced Reliability Status. In some cases/positions, a Top Secret Security Clearance may also be required. The process also requires a Security/Reliability Interview, a field investigation in matters of Criminal Activities, credit/finances, education, employment, references, etc.

Any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements, and organizational needs may be used for the screening of applications.

Interested persons must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to the position, in a manner determined by the Selection Board. A person may be appointed to the position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements or organizational needs. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

Practical and/or standardized tests may be administered for screening and/or assessment purposes.

Random selection may be used to identify which applicants will be assessed or appointed in this appointment process.

Top-down selection may apply.

Written test(s) may be administered.

Interviews may be conducted.

Reference checks may be conducted.

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.

PLEASE NOTE: Where an e mail address is provided, the Selection Board may choose to communicate with candidates by e mail to provide/request information and to invite candidates to attend any portion of the assessment. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.

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

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

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.