Senior Mechanic Supervisor

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Tips when applying :

-Apply online : only applications submitted through www.gc.jobs.ca will be considered.
-The application process, including the screening questions, may take approximately 40 to 60 minutes.
-Every candidate profile is unique, to help us better understand your qualifications, the system will prompt you with screening questions.
-In order to help us gain more specific information on your profile, the system will prompt you with screening questions for each qualification.
-When answering the online screening questions, ensure your examples are specific, and they include timelines, role title and detailed examples of how you demonstrated the requested qualification, as applications will be selected based on the information provided. Keep in mind the hiring manager may not have any previous knowledge of your background, qualifications, or work history.
-Your résumé will be reviewed and used to validate the qualifications described in your online profile.

Duties

This position is required to Implement a planned maintenance program encompassing inspecting, testing, and the servicing of vehicles and Equipment. They will examine parts and test vehicles and equipment to determine the necessary repairs and verify the repairs have been satisfactorily completed, including conducting road tests. They will dismantle attachments or special equipment, and fabricate, modify and install replacement parts and inspects and tests modification for vehicles, farm equipment and mobile scientific apparatus. Must maintain and inventory of spare parts, tools, equipment and supplies, records of vehicle and equipment maintenance and modifications as well as records related to on-site bulk fuel storage.
Position may supervise.

Work environment

As one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, AAFC is proud to celebrate our achievement in creating a diverse, respectful, and positive workplace where all employees are valued and recognized for their unique qualities, ideas, voices and perspectives.

Intent of the process

The immediat intent is to staff 3 positions:
1 Senior Mechanic - Indeterminate
1 Senior Mechanic – Term
1 Senior Mechanic – Supervisor – Indeterminate
A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used for similar permanent and temporary employment for the location indicated for this process.

In the event that an employee of the public service is qualified through this process, and there is a temporary need, he/she may be considered for acting or assignment/secondment opportunities.

Positions to be filled: 3

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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

A secondary school diploma.

Degree equivalency

Possession of an Interprovincial Journeyperson’s Automotive service technician certification (310S) or an Agricultural equipment technician Certification (425A).

Experience in the operation and maintenance of agricultural/farm related equipment
Experience using a computer for emails, garage management programs and vehicle repair manuals
*Recent experience as a mechanic in one the following areas: automobiles, light trucks or agricultural equipment repairs.

*Recent means the experience was gained no more than three years in the past.

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

College diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in welding, automobile air conditioning OR a certificate from a recognised post-secondary institution in a field related to the position being filled.

Degree equivalency

Possession of a Truck and Coach Service Technician Trade Certification.

Experience in welding and metal fabricating techniques.
Experience in supervising a team and organizing a workload with changing priorities.
Experience in planning, organizing and prioritizing activities.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB ( 1 position)
English or French Essential ( 1 position )

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of diagnostic and repair techniques in mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and electronic control systems of vehicles and agricultural equipment.
Knowledge of health and safety practices in the workplace.

Teamwork
Initiative
Interactive communication
Concern for Safety
Problem solving
Client focus

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

Knowledge in maintaining research seeders, planters, plot combines and other small research equipment.

Ability to supervise.

In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, Persons with Disabilities, Visible Minorities, and Women.

Placement of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) employees affected by workforce adjustment.

Ability and willingness to work with chemicals and pesticides.
Ability and willingness to work in various environmental conditions including variable weather conditions.
Ability and willingness to undertake work-related training.
Ability and willingness to obtain or possess a Class D or Class A Driver’s license with air brakes endorsement.
Ability and willingness to control allergies, through use of protective mask and/or medication, and they must not impinge on tasks to be performed.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Valid Driver’s Licence.
Ability and willingness to perform physically demanding work including moderate to heavy manual labour requiring bending and lifting heavy objects (up to 20kg).
Ability and willingness to work overtime including evenings and weekends.
Ability and willingness to be exposed to animal manure and other animal body fluids (such as rumen fluid, blood, urine, mucus, infections, semen and vaginal fluids).

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

Applications submitted by email will not be accepted. You must apply on-line through www.jobs.gc.ca.

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

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.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. As a candidate, ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated on your profile, also ensure that email address provided accepts email from unknown users as some email systems block unknown sources.

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

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

As part of the selection process, you may be asked to complete assessments, an interview and reference checks.

Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria:
- Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team.
- Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the specific duties of the position being staffed.
- Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience.
- Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications.

-Your resume is required, however will be used to validate the experiences described in your online profile.

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.