Electronics Technologist

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Looking for new opportunities as an Electronics Technologist? Then look no further! We are seeking Electronic Technologist's who would like to work in a dynamic environment, supporting our Defence Team and are interested in challenging work experiences.

What you can expect as a typical day as an EL 04 Electronics Technologist at Aerospace and Telecommunications Engineering Support Squadron (ATESS):

• Help ATESS in bringing new ideas to life; from preliminary requirements, through drawings, concept development, prototypes, and final production and manufacturing
• Get involved with engineers analyzing and solving problems for the RCAF
• Visualize design—Using CAD tools to; develop, document, and refine ideas
• Test aircraft
• Modifying existing technology
• Directly experience key aspects of Canadian aerospace industry and regulation.

Here is what you can expect throughout the selection process:

• PHASE 1: Let’s see what you got

The information you provide will be closely reviewed with a focus on your essential education and asset experience. This will help us determine if you will be further assessed. We will review the applications after the closing date to see if you have what it takes, you should hear from us soon if you are proceeding to phase 2.

• PHASE 2: Show us your stuff

If you reach this phase, you will be invited to demonstrate your ability to work in the Electrical Technologist role. To do so, we may use a variety of different tools such as written tests, request sample work or on-line evaluations. However, not to worry, we will give you a heads up and time to prepare.

• PHASE 3: Meet Us

If you have what it takes and have been successful in demonstrating your abilities, our management team will be excited to meet you in person or virtually to validate and further understand what we have learned about you. Please be prepared to provide two supervisory references.

• PHASE 4: Congratulations

You have met all our requirements and an offer could be on the table. We will let you know where you stand and when and if you can expect an offer of employment to be a member of our team.

Have a look at our essential and asset qualifications. If this describes you submit your application below. For this advertisement, applicants will be required to provide information which is only accessible when applying on-line.

Work environment

The Department of National Defence (DND) is one of the largest federal government employers. DNDs role is to provide services and support to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad. As a civilian employee, you will be an important part of the Defence Team.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions (including lower level positions) on an indeterminate or term basis, including casual employment and with various security requirements.

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)

Graduation with a diploma (already obtained OR will be obtained by June 30, 2019) from a recognized post-secondary electronic or electrical engineering technology program or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Ability to interpret technical information and concepts
Ability to identify design requirements/constraints
Ability to analyze and solve technical problems
Ability to communicate effectively

Dependability
Thoroughness
Initiative
Judgement
Effective interpersonal relationships/skills

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

Experience in an industry with development of an electrical design.
Experience in development of Avionic test sets and equipment.
Experience in development of Printed Circuit Board (PCB) layout design.
Experience in CAD software programs and/or performing schematic capture.
Experience in an industry with development and design of software

Ability to work overtime on an occasional basis.
Willingness to travel nationally and internationally.
Willingness to learn CAD program and produce level 2 drawings.

Conditions of employment

Secret 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

Please note that all written communication submitted may be used to evaluate the ability to communicate in writing.

For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with you by e-mail for screening / assessment purposes (including issuing screening results, and sending invitations for written tests and interviews). You must include in your application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

You must meet all of the essential qualifications noted in the Statement of Merit Criteria to be appointed to a position. A candidate may be appointed to a position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications or operational requirements. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

Successful candidate(s) must meet and maintain the Conditions of Employment throughout their employment.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

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.