VEHICLE HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

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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 Department of National Defence offers relocation assistance to a maximum of $5,000 for new appointees, in accordance with the Addendum - Initial Appointees Relocation Program (IARP) available at: http://www.tbssct.gc.ca/pubs_pol/hrpubs/TBM_113/iairp-prinefp-eng.asp .

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 and 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 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.

Our organization will only accept on-line applications for this advertisement. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS). For this advertisement, applicants will be required to provide information which is only accessible when applying on-line (namely the job questionnaire).

To submit an application on-line, please click on the "Apply Now" button below.

Persons with a disability preventing them from applying on-line should contact us at 1-800-645-5605.

All assessments will take place in Borden and candidates will be required to pay for their own travel expenses when invited for assessment.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff 1 indeterminate position in Borden ON. A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions with varying tenures, including casual, in Borden.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:

Depending on the position to be staffed, one or more of the following may be required:

-Possession of a valid 310T Truck and Coach Technician license issued by the Province of Ontario or an Interprovincial Journeyperson Certificate enabling the candidate to obtain said licence (required prior to being eligible for any offer of employment).
-Possession of a valid 310S Automotive Service Technician license issued by the Province of Ontario OR Interprovincial Journeyperson Certificates equivalent to the 310S Automotive Service Technician license.
-Possession of a valid Class “G” driver’s license without restrictions issued by the Province of Ontario or other provincial equivalent.
-Possession of a valid and unrestricted driver’s license issued by the Province of Ontario for Class “A” vehicles with airbrake endorsement (Z) or other provincial or territorial equivalent

EXPERIENCE:

Depending on the position to be staffed, one or more of the following may be required:

-Experience in the inspection and repair of gasoline engines
-Experience in the inspection and repair of diesel engines
-Experience in the inspection and repair of vehicle components (e.g. drive train, suspension systems, etc.).
-Experience in diagnosing vehicle faults

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:

-Experience in the inspection and repair of a variety of Heavy Duty Equipment.
-Experience using an SAP based program
-Recent* experience as a mechanic in a licensed garage or dealership, or DND Vehicle Maintenance Workshop
*Recent is defined as within the last five years
-Experience in the inspection and repair of firefighting equipment
-Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES:

-Demonstrating integrity and respect
-Thinking things through
-Working effectively with others
-Showing initiative and being action-oriented

ABILITIES:

-Ability to communicate effectively orally.

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
-May be required to work overtime.
-May be required to work weekends and evenings.
-May be required to work standby recovery duties on a rotating basis.
-May be required to travel.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
-Requirement to obtain and maintain ‘Reliability Status’ security clearance.
-Eligibility and requirement to obtain and maintain current membership at the Ontario College of Trades as a fully licenced 310T Truck and Coach Technician.
-Must maintain a valid Class “G” license without restrictions issued by the Province of Ontario or other provincial equivalent.
-Eligibility and requirement to obtain and maintain a DND Driver’s Licence (DND 404).
-Ability to safely perform a variety of physically demanding tasks including lifting up to 35 lbs.
-Adherence to the DND and CF Code of Values and Ethics.
-May be required to work overtime.
-May be required to work standby duties on a rotating basis.
-Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment as required.
-Will be required to complete periodic departmental and trade training and/or upgrading.

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

A written exam, interviews and reference checks may be conducted.

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.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

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

Our intention is to communicate with candidates via email. Candidates who apply on this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and to make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is the candidate's responsibility to provide any changes to their personal information to the contact indicated on this job advertisement.

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. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

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.