Communications Systems Tech (Submarine Communications Technologist)

Update: Amendment of Closing Date

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Assessment accommodation

The client organization will accept applications submitted on-line only. To submit an application, please click "Apply Online".

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Duties

Communication Systems Technician/Technologist (Electronics) technical support for internal and external voice and data circuits, including networks, in a submarine environment.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates resulting from this process may be created to staff current and future vacancies, and may be used to staff similar positions with various tenures (permanent and temporary), various language requirements and profiles, and various security requirements.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution in Electronics Technology or a related specialty field, or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience in electronics and/or communications theory.

Degree equivalency

Recent (work or school within the last 10 years) and in-depth (total of at least five years within the last 10 years) applicable work experience that is required for the following:

-Work experience in the conduct of support to operations of internal and external voice and data circuits, including networks in a submarine environment.

-Planning and/or conducting a variety of equipment support such as equipment installs, inspections, surveys, set-to-works (STWs), tests or trials, and identifying equipment failures and conditions that require further investigation on submarines; and

-Analyzing and solving technical problems, writing technical documents; reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications and technical manuals; and

-Application of quality control and/or quality assurance procedures, processes and engineering best practices.

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

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in electronics engineering or related science field.

Degree equivalency

Recent (work or school within the last 10 years) and in-depth (total of at least five years within the last 10 years) applicable work experience that is desired for the following:

-Conducting system integration and/or conducting technical investigations to determine the causes of failures in internal and external voice and data circuits, including networks in a submarine environment.

-Processing and handling classified data, as well as applying Information Systems Security procedures for IT/Combat Systems, databases and corporate messaging; and

-Working on an SSK class submarine.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of electronics application theory;

Knowledge of equipment and crew vulnerabilities when working in a submarine environment.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in English;

Reliable, self-motivated;

Work effectively with others; and

Adaptability.

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

Asset Qualifications:
Knowledge of operations, capabilities and limitations of specialized naval test equipment.

Ability to review and evaluate engineering proposals and technical specifications and formulate recommendations regarding practicality of proposals;

Ability to write procedures related to Local Maintenance Repair Specifications (LMRS) and/or Engineering Changes (ECs) for Canadian Naval vessels.

Organizational Needs:
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, Women.

Operational Requirements:
Work in a naval at-sea surface and submarine environment, including:
a. varying sea states;
b. transfer to/from ships and submarines via ladder, small boats and helicopters; and
c. work at heights and within confined spaces in ships and submarines; and

Travel nationally and internationally and be away from home for extended periods.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance - Applicant must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance, depending on the specific position.

Willing and able to:

Work at a desk from a computer for extended periods of time; and

Shift working hours and work overtime in accordance with the collective agreement.

Work in a naval at-sea surface and submarine environment, including:
a. varying sea states;
b. transfer to/from ships and submarines via ladder, small boats and helicopters; and
c. work at heights and within confined spaces in ships and submarines; and

Travel nationally and internationally and be away from home for extended periods.

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

Candidates must clearly demonstrate in the screening questions how they meet the education and experience factors listed as essential qualifications. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

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.

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.