Leopard Family of Vehicles (FoV) and Automotive/Heavy Duty Mechanic

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

The client organization will accept applications on-line only. All job applications must thereforebe submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System.

You will be required to show how you demonstrate the essential qualifications (i.e. Education,Experience and/or Occupational Certification) for the initial screening through your resume, cover letter, and/or in answering online screening questions. It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather you must clearly demonstrate HOW, WHEN, and WHERE the qualification was met through substantiation by examples. Information on your described skills, experience, etc. provided in a cover letter or screening questions should be supported by your resume. Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in your application being rejected from the process.

Candidates 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.

For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results, and sending invitations for written tests and interviews). 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. It is the candidate's responsibility to provide updated contact information as required.

Work environment

The Department of National Defence (DND) is the largest federal government employer, offering over 70 different types of civilian career opportunities. DND's role is to provide services and support to the Canadian Forces (CF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad. As a civilian employee, you will be an essential part of the Defence Team. In this regard, the department fosters a work environment where employees have opportunities to grow, to learn, to progress in their careers and have job satisfaction over the long-term.

Intent of the process

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

Positions to be filled: 5

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Depending upon the position being staffed:

Possession of a valid Alberta or Inter-Provincial Journeyman’s Certificate as an Automotive Service Technician.

OR

Possession of a valid Alberta or Interprovincial Journeyman Proficiency Certificate in Heavy Duty Mechanics (HET).

OR

An acceptable combination of training, education and experience related to the position of an Automotive Service Technician or Heavy Equipment Technician (HET).
(An acceptable combination may include certificate of Military Achievement Qualification Level 5 / DP2)

Depending upon the position being staffed:

Recent* experience working as a mechanic in the repair and maintenance of commercial automotive or heavy duty equipment.
*Recent experience is defined as “experience acquired within the last 3 years”.

OR

Recent* experience working as a mechanic in the repair and maintenance of military vehicles including Leopard FoV.
*Recent experience is defined as “experience acquired within the last 3 years”.

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

Possession of a valid vehicle airbrakes operator’s qualification.

Experience using basic computer skills.
Experience using SAP programs, such as DRMIS or FMAS.
Experience working on Military pattern vehicles and heavy duty equipment.
Experience using diagnostic tooling.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Ability to communicate orally

Effective Interpersonal relationships
Dependability
Safety Oriented

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

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, Visible Minorities, Persons with Disabilities and Women.

Depending upon the position being staffed one or more of the following may be required:
Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DND 404 Operator’s Permit.
Willing and able to work overtime as pre-authorized.
Willing and able to work standby or call-back, may be called in for emergency repairs.
Willing and able to work shift work.
Willing and able to work from heights.
Willing and able to wear CSA approved safety footwear and other personal protective equipment (PPE).
Willing and able to lift up to 20kgs in accordance with safe work practices.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Depending upon the position being staffed one or more of the following may be required:

Possession of a valid (unrestricted and non-graduated) Canadian provincial or territorial driver's license.
Must wear CSA approved safety footwear and other personal protective equipment (PPE).
Shift work may be required.

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 designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Interviews may be conducted.
Reference checks may be conducted.

The client organization will accept applications on-line only. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System. The following are some of the benefits associated with applying online:

Applicants can create a profile and a resume that can be used when applying for other processes without having to recreate a new application each time.
Applicants can modify their application/resume at any time BEFORE the closing date indicated on the job advertisement.
Applicants can verify the status of their applications, at any time.
Applicants can be notified electronically of tests or interviews and results.
For some jobs, applicants will find important information, namely the job questionnaire and a complete statement of merit criteria that are only available when applying on-line.

To submit an application on-line, please select the button “Apply Online” below.
Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact
1-800-645-5605.

Random selection may be used to identify which applicants will be assessed in this appointment process.

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

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.