Materials and Textile Technician

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ONLY APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED ONLINE WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Intent of the process

This process will be used to indeterminately staff the above-mentioned position. A pool of qualified candidates may be created to staff similar positions for various types of tenure (indeterminate, term, acting appointments, assignments, deployments or secondments) and various linguistic profiles.

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:
A minimum of DP2/QL5 Mat Tech qualified, or any accredited certification in upholstery and/or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.

EXPERIENCES:
Experience in textile fabric repair and manufacturing.
Experience in the proper use, operation and maintenance of medium to heavy duty industrial sewing machines and equipment associated with the textile upholstery trade.
Experience carrying out procedures necessary in the upholstering and the manufacturing of canvas products, seat/cushion repair and equipment bags.
Experience interpreting written instructions, drawings or technical specifications as they apply to the textile upholstery trade.

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

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION (ASSET):
Basic First Aid.

EXPERIENCE (ASSET):
Experience repairing military equipment such as tents, tarps and camp cots.

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

English or French

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGES:
Knowledge of the installation of fasteners, grommets and zippers.
Knowledge of basic seam and hems.

ABILITIES:
Ability to follow through and complete tasks.
Ability to communicate in writing.
Ability to communicate orally.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
Initiative;
Judgment;
Reliability;
Teamwork;
Problem Solving.

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

KNOWLEDGES (ASSET):
Knowledge of WHMIS and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and safety practices and procedures within the textile upholstery trade.
Knowledge of proper patch repair in tentage.
Knowledge of ultrasonic cleaning techniques.

ABILITY (ASSET):
The ability to repair, inspect and seal test C4 Gas Masks.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Candidates may be asked to work overtime weeknights & weekends from time to time.
Risks in this trade group cannot be entirely managed. Exposure to hazardous substances is a daily risk in the job. Despite all safety precautions taken, the nature of the work may lead to unavoidable exposure to life threatening illness or injury.
The environmental hazards and working conditions dictate the requirement for the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment. The wearing of approved safety boots and eye protection is mandatory. The lengthy use of PPE may cause discomfort and/or fatigue.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

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

In assessing candidates, assessment boards may use a variety of tools and methods including, but not limited to, reviews of past performance and accomplishments, written tests, interviews, PSC tests and reference checks. In addition, all information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.

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.