Civilian Ammunition Technician

Update: AMENDMENT: Changes have been made to the security clearance level required for the GT-02 positions. Applicants who have already submitted an application for this process do not need to submit another application. Also, the closing date of this poster has been extended to January 18, 2019. Thank you.

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

WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED FROM THIS WEBSITE. NO APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED VIA EMAIL OR PAPER COPIES WILL BE ACCEPTED.

The Selection Board will communicate with candidates by e-mail to provide/request information and to invite candidates to attend any portion of the assessment. Please include a valid e-mail address that you check frequently (including junk folders, if applicable).

Please be advised that one, some, or of all of the Asset Qualifications could be used at the screening phase.

NOTE: It is the responsibility of the candidate to clearly demonstrate how they meet each of the screening criteria (i.e. Education and Experience Qualifications, both Essential and Asset). Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the requirement is met or to provide a listing of current responsibilities, rather the candidate must provide concrete examples that illustrate how they meet the requirement (i.e. Education and Experience Qualifications, both Essential and Asset). Your resume may be used as a secondary source to validate your education and experience, both Essential and Asset.

FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE INFORMATION IN THE REQUESTED FORMAT MAY RESULT IN YOUR APPLICATION BEING REJECTED.


SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

The ability to communicate in writing will be assessed using your answers to the screening questions.

Respond to Screening Questions.

You will be invited to clearly demonstrate, as a candidate, if/how you meet each of the screening criteria by answering the questions in the Screening Questions section of the application. This may take more time than applying to a standard process so please think about saving your information regularly to keep from losing your work.

We strongly encourage you, when providing your answers, to provide concrete examples to illustrate how you meet each criterion identified in the questions.

When drafting your responses to the experience qualifications, we encourage you to follow this format:

1. Your answers must include where, when and how you obtained the required experience.
2. Your answers must include the period(s) in which you performed the functions of the position(s).

By providing the required information in the suggested format, you will ensure that the assessors are in a position to assess the depth, complexity and scope of your experience.

Asset Qualifications (Other Qualifications Section)

You must indicate "NO" if you do not have experience in performing a task listed in the section entitled "Other Qualifications". Responding “NO” to one or more of these non-essential experience questions will not result in the rejection of your application. If you answer “YES” to a non-essential experience question, you should provide information in the format mentioned above to ensure that the assessors are in a position to assess the depth, complexity and scope of your experience. This will ensure that you can be considered for a specific appointment where asset qualifications would be used.

Proof of occupational certification is required. Please provide a copy of your CAT 2 certification at the time of application or email as soon as possible to: . Candidates who do not provide this proof of certification will not be scheduled for further assessment.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff similar positions on an indeterminate, term, deployment, assignment, secondment or acting basis.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 3 references.

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

EDUCATION:
Successful completion of a secondary school diploma or employer approved alternatives (a satisfactory score on the PSC test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training, and/or experience).

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
Must have a minimum CAT 2 certification in accordance with the Civilian Ammunition Technician Accreditation Program.
Possession of a valid provincial Class “G” driver’s licence.

EXPERIENCE:
Experience in performing the mechanical breakdown repairs, modifications, maintenance, testing of ammunition, explosives, missiles and related items.
Experience in issuing, receiving, warehousing and inspecting ammunition, explosives, missiles and related items.
Experience in certifying ammunition scrap Free From Explosives (FFE).
Experience in disposing of ammunition, explosives and related items by demolition, mutilation, recuperation and preparation for sales.
Experience in operating laboratory, calibration, test, Material Handling Equipment (MHE) and Material Support Equipment (MSE).

ABILITY:
Ability to communicate orally.
Ability to communicate in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES:
Effective interpersonal relationships.
Dependability.
Judgement.
Initiative
Attention to Detail
Safety Oriented

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE:
Experience working with ammunition or explosives in a military environment.
Experience working with the Ammunition Information Management System.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

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

Organizational Needs:
In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the Employment Equity Groups.

Operational Requirements:
Willingness to work overtime.
Some travel will be required.
Ability to obtain and maintain a valid DND 404 driver’s licence.
Lift items weighing up to 20.5 kg (45lbs) unassisted.
Work in all weather conditions and in unheated buildings.
Possession of CSA approved Safety Footwear.
Wear a variety of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including respiratory protection.

Conditions of employment

Security Clearance: Various security clearances (Reliability, Secret or Confidential)

Possess a valid class “5” driver’s licence without restrictions issued by province of Manitoba or equivalent licence from other province.

Must attend Employer selected and scheduled training.

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

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

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

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.

Applicants must apply on-line.

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

Following are some of the benefits associated with applying on-line.

- 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.

All information pertaining to the process will be sent by email. It is therefore your responsibility to verify your email account for new communication regarding this selection process on a regular basis.

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.