Field Equipment Officer

Important messages

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The Government of Canada is committed to building a skilled workforce that is representative of Canada's diversity, which includes the recruitment of Canadian Veterans and releasing Canadian Armed Forces personnel:

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/public-service-jobs/canadian-armed-forces-members-veterans.html

We encourage applicants to identify any abilities, competencies, and/or experiences acquired through employment with the Canadian Armed Forces where applicable.

Work environment

The position is located at headquarters in the NCR (Ottawa, Ontario), however, the incumbent will be required to travel on a regular basis to the Polar Continential Shelf Programs, Arctic Logistics Support Centres in Nunavut for several cycles of approximately 6 weeks each during the field season.

Intent of the process

A pool of (fully or partially) qualified candidates may be established through this process and may be used to staff identical or similar positions at the GS-STS-05 group and level at Natural Resources Canada and other Government departments with various tenures (determinate or indeterminate period, acting, assignment or secondment), various linguistic requirements (English essential, French essential, English or French essential, bilingual imperative (BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC, etc.)),, various security requirements and various conditions of employment.

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)

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

Degree equivalency

Experience using inventory systems.
Experience in warehousing, storage and control of material.
Experience in the operation of materiel handling equipment, such as powered forklifts, pallet trucks and delivery vehicles.
Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel.

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

Possession of a current Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) certificate.
Possession of a valid Forklift Operator certificate.

Experience in the use of computerized systems in relation to shipping, receiving and inventory management.
Recent experience* working in a materiel distribution warehouse. (* is defined as within the last five (5) years).
Small engine repair skills.

Willing and able to work in isolated high-Arctic locations for extended periods of time.
Willing and able to travel to various locations in the Arctic on a regular basis.
Willing and able to undergo periods of intense/high-pressure activity.
Willing and able to work long hours and overtime, including work on weekends.
Willing and able to carry and operate a firearm in self-defence context against wildlife.
Willing and able to lift 25 kg (50 lbs).
Willing and able to use personal protective equipment.

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

Various language requirements
English Essential or Bilingual Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of issuing and inventory control of materiel.
Knowledge of warehouse safety.
Knowledge of Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS).

Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to work independently.
Problem solving skills.

Effective interpersonal relationships.
Dependability.
Initiative.
Teamwork.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Possess a valid driver’s licence.
Possess a valid Firearms Licence (Possession and Acquisition).
Undergo pre-employment medical suitability assessment for working in an isolated location.

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

1. All applications must be submitted online through the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS). DO NOT email, fax or mail in applications, as these will NOT be accepted.

2. Acknowledgment of receipts of applications will not be sent; we will only contact successful applicants when the screening process has been completed.

3. It is recommended that you describe the experience examples in specific terms, providing sufficient details so that the Assessment Board can clearly understand. Describe the Situation/Task, the Action you took, what the Results were, what you accomplished and/or what you learned. Your CV/résumé must support content of your response as your responses to these questions will be used as a primary source of information and your CV/résumé will only be used to validate this information.

4. Applicants are required to meet the Essential Qualifications. Asset Qualifications MAY be applied at any point in the assessment process. Therefore, you are strongly encouraged to answer Asset Qualifications questions in your online application. Applicants do not need to meet any/all of the Asset Qualifications for consideration, however, possessing any/all of the Asset Qualifications may increase the likelihood of being considered for an appointment.

5. For this staffing process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail. This may include: information requests, invitations, online examination administration, provision of assessment results, etc.

6. Applicants must include in their application a valid e-mail address that is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users. Some e-mail systems block this type of e-mail so ensure to check / view your spam folder regularly.

7. Candidates should be prepared to provide proof of education (copy of degree/diploma) and citizenship or permanent resident status. If you have obtained education outside Canada, you will be required to submit proof of evaluation of Canadian equivalency.

8. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/.

9. An exam may be administered

10. An interview may be conducted

11. Reference checks may be sought

12. The Department of Natural Resources Canada agrees to provide you with relocation assistance, up to a maximum of $5,000, in accordance with the Initial Appointees Relocation Program available at the following address: http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pubs_pol/hrpubs/tbm_113/iairp-prinefp-eng.asp.

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.