Automotive Technician

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, WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT ON-LINE APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THE Canada.ca SITE.

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.

Original 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/

Proof of your 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:
• 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
• Valid Canadian Passport

If the name identified on the above documents is different than your current legal name, please also provide proof of name change.

Please answer each of the screening questions fully. It is not sufficient to simply indicate "see resume". Failure to fully demonstrate how you meet each of the screening qualifications in your answers to the screening questions may result in your application being eliminated.

Work environment

The RCMP requires experienced mechanics with proven ability to work with a range of vehicles according to stringent best-practice standards. The right candidates will work in a team to ensure all police vehicle fit-ups activities are carried out on time and at an exceptional standard.

The Post Garage is located at the tip of the Fraser Valley in beautiful Chilliwack, BC with a second location being considered in Langley, BC. You get the mild Vancouver weather and big city amenities a short drive away, without the expense of living downtown.

The work environment is in a garage setting and mostly performs equipment change overs from retired police vehicles to new ones. GL employees work a 40 hour work week, Monday through Friday with some flexibility to work variable start times or completing their hours of work over 8 or 9 days instead of 10 in a two week period. The RCMP recognizes the diversity of its workforce and is committed to providing a respectful workplace free of harassment, discrimination and other forms of disrespectful behaviour.

In addition to an excellent salary, the Federal government has a very good pension plan, dental plan, long term disability coverage and other many other benefits. https://www.canada.ca/en/government/publicservice/pay.html

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff two permanent full time positions .

A qualified group of candidates may be identified and may be used to staff future vacancies (including similar positions, on a term, indeterminate, or acting basis, at full or part time hours) within the area of selection.

Once established, the qualified pool will be valid for a period of one year and may be extended.

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.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
Possession of a valid Province of BC Automotive Service Technician Certificate or Interprovincial Journeyperson Certificate as an Automotive Service Technician.

EXPERIENCE:
Experience in the installation of automotive equipment such as radios, stereos and security equipment.
Experience in performing repairs to automotive systems such as electrical systems, electronic systems and vehicle computer systems.
Experience with routine automotive maintenance such as brake repairs, engine repairs, tune up and chassis repair.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of routine automotive maintenance such as inspection, maintenance repair and overhaul of motor vehicles and components.
Knowledge of automotive systems such as electrical, electronic systems and vehicle computer systems.
Knowledge of good safety practices.

ABILITIES & SKILLS:
Ability to use specialized automotive testing equipment and interpret the information.
Ability to interpret mechanical and electrical drawings.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
Effective Interpersonal Relationships
Dependability
Initiative
Discretion
Thoroughness

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

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
- In support of achieving a representative workforce, consideration may be given to candidates who have self-identified as a member of one or more of the following designated groups: women, members of visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities.
- Preference may be given to RCMP employees impacted/affected by work force adjustment.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to work overtime as required.
Ability to travel by air, sea or via ground transportation.

Conditions of employment

RCMP Reliability Security Clearance
Possess and maintain a valid driver’s licence.

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

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.

Candidates from outside the public service will be responsible for all travel costs associated with this selection process.

The successful applicant will have to obtain, as a minimum, an Enhanced Reliability Status. The process also requires a Security/Reliability Interview, a field investigation in matters of Criminal Activities, credit/finances, education, employment, references, etc.

You MUST clearly demonstrate in writing how you meet the Essential Education, and Experience requirements. Provide examples and describe the work/duties you have performed. Failure to do so may result in your application not being considered further during the screening process.

Any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements, and organizational needs may be used for the screening of applications. If you meet these criteria, please clearly demonstrate how you meet them in writing. Provide examples and describe the work/duties you have performed. Failure to do so may result in your application not being considered further during the screening process.

Depending on the requirements of the position(s) being staffed from this process, for current or future vacancies, any or all of the asset qualifications and organizational needs may be applied at the time of staffing. Candidates may be contacted and assessed against these criteria at any time during this process.

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 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.

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.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will only contact those who are being considered further.

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.