Senior Automotive Technician

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Work environment

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Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to fill indeterminate GL-VHE-10/SP-VM-10 vacancies in Newmarket and Ottawa, Ontario. A pool may be established from this selection process and may be used to fill the same or similar positions at the GL-VHE-10/SP-VM-10 group and level in Newmarket and Ottawa, 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.

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)

Possession of a valid 310S automotive service technician certificate or equivalent (for equivalency assessment information, please visit the Ontario School of Trades, Trade Equivalency Assessment at http://www.collegeoftrades.ca/trade-assessment)

Possession of a valid 310T truck and coach technician certificate or equivalent (for equivalency assessment information, please visit the Ontario School of Trades, Trade Equivalency Assessment at http://www.collegeoftrades.ca/trade-assessment)

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of the principles to carry out repairs of various automotive components.
Knowledge of troubleshooting techniques on current vehicles (domestic and imported)
Knowledge of a vehicle’s electrical system, including computerized engines, transmissions and vehicle components

Ability to repair a variety of motor vehicles including the use of appropriate tools and equipment
Ability to communicate orally
Ability to communicate in writing

Effective interpersonal relationships
Initiative
Thoroughness

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.)

Daily wear of protective clothing and safety boots

Willingness and ability to lift and carry objects approximately 88 lbs (40 kg) on a regular basis

Willingness and ability to work overtime

Willingness and ability to travel

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.

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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.

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.

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

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.

Candidates from outside the federal public service will be required to pay for their own travel expenses.

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:
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

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.