Technician Assistant

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

Applications will be accepted online only. Please apply online at www.canada.ca/government-jobs. If you have a disability that prevents you from applying on-line please contact the hiring manager as identified on this poster.

Work environment

As an employer of choice for over 26,000 men and women, the RCMP promises a career like no other. With over 130 years of tradition and service, the RCMP is Canada’s national police service. Proud of our traditions and confident in meeting future challenges, we commit to preserve the peace, uphold the law and provide quality service in partnership with our communities.

Intent of the process

This process will be used to staff two indeterminate full time positions.
(1) - Edmonton, Alberta
(1) - Regina, Saskatchewan

Should a CM be found qualified and selected for appointment, the appointment will not result in a change of status to another category for the member.

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)

Experience working with motor vehicles, such as vehicle repair or maintenance, in a personal or work environment

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

Experience in installation of automotive accessories

Experience in installation of automotive electronic accessories

Experience using a computerized work order system

Experience in welding and metal fabrication techniques

Experience using computer spreadsheet software

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of vehicle terminology, systems and accessories

Knowledge of care and use of basic hand tools

Ability to lift and move objects, materials and equipment in a safe and proper manner.

Ability to complete basic vehicle maintenance checks

Prioritizing

Oral communication

Working effectively with others

Flexibility

Dependability

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 to the following employment equity group: Aboriginal peoples

Willing and able to lift and carry objects

Willing and able to perform manual labour, such as shoveling snow or assisting with the installation of heavy equipment

Conditions of employment

Security clearance: RCMP Enhanced Reliability Status

Possession of a valid Canadian Driver’s Licence equivalent to a Saskatchewan/Alberta Class 5 Driver’s Licence

A driver’s abstract with no more than 2 minor violations in the last 12 months*
*The driver’s abstract will be requested during the assessment phase and may be requested again upon successful completion of the security clearance process for the successful candidate.

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

You will be required to demonstrate how you meet the education and experience criteria (essential and asset) for the initial screening, 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 education and experience provided in the screening questions should be supported by your résumé. Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in your application being rejected from the process.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). Candidates are strongly encouraged to check their email on a regular basis.

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

The successful candidate will be required to provide original documentation of proof of Canadian Citizenship prior to appointment. Other candidates may also be asked to provide this documentation at various stages in the selection process. The following documents will be accepted as proof: Provincial or territorial birth certificate; Naturalization certificates (issued prior to Jan. 1, 1947); Registration of Birth Abroad certificates (issued between Jan. 1, 1947 and Feb. 14, 1977); Certificates of Retention; Citizenship certificates.

You may be assessed using one or more of the following tools: standardized tests, written exams, interview, simulation exercise, reference check, and other assessment tools.

Testing/interviews will be conducted at the location of the employer's choice.

The successful applicant will have to obtain an RCMP security clearance. The process also requires a Security/Reliability Interview, a field investigation in matters of credit/finances, education, employment, references, etc.

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.