ANTICIPATORY - Airfield Maintenance Specialist

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Assessment accommodation

In addition to the annual salary, the position in Churchill MB is currently subject to an Environmental Allowance, Fuel and Utilities Differential, and Living Cost Differential. Please see "Other Information" below for additional information.

It is the responsibility of the candidate to clearly outline that they meet each of the screening criteria (i.e. Education and Experience Qualifications, both Essential and Assets). 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. Failure to do so could result in the application being rejected from the process.

Duties

During winter months, removes snow, water, ice and other surface contaminants from taxiways, runways, aprons, public access roads, parking areas, meteorological and telecommunications sites, boundary lights and other airfield, airport surfaces and drainage systems.

During summer months, maintains and improves conditions of runways, taxiways, aprons, roads, and other airport access areas, ditches and storm drainage systems.

Performs preventive maintenance duties and minor repairs on equipment and structures. Assists other trades with major repairs that do not require specialized training or journeyman proficiency.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff 1 (one) GL-MDO-06 full-time position on an indeterminate basis in Churchill, Manitoba.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used for similar indeterminate, specified period employment, acting appointments, assignments, secondments or deployments.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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

A secondary school diploma (Grade 12) or equivalent (GED) diploma.

Degree equivalency

Possession of a valid Manitoba Class 5 driver’s license.

Experience in heavy and light equipment operations (such as operating a loader, skidder, grader, mobile crane, hydraulic excavator, crawler tractor or industrial tractor).

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

Possession of an CPR/First Aid Level 1 certificate (or equivalent).

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of general safety practices and procedures.

Engagement: Working effectively with people, organizations, partners

Ability to complete forms and perform simple calculations.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to understand and follow instructions.
Ability to communicate effective orally.
Ability to operate heavy and light equipment.

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

Experience in performing repairs to roads, fences, signage, sewer and /or water systems (minimum 1 out of 4).

Experience in airport winter maintenance operations.

Experience in performing runway condition reporting.

Experience in runway friction measurement.

Experience in applying anti-icing and de-icing chemicals to pavement surfaces.

Experience in bird and wildlife control methods, techniques and procedures used at Airports.

Two years' experience in heavy and light equipment operations (such as operating a loader, skidder, grader, mobile crane, hydraulic excavator, crawler tractor or industrial tractor).

Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of heavy equipment combinations (runway sweepers, snow blowers, loaders, etc.).
Knowledge of capabilities of Windows Operating System.

Ability to prioritize work schedules.
Ability to carry out basic running maintenance and minor running repairs on heavy equipment.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and make decisions.

Willingness and ability to obtain and maintain a Radio Operator’s Restricted Certificate (Aeronautical).

Willingness and ability to pass Class 3 driver’s license road test with air brakes endorsement within 6 months of employment.

Willingness and ability to obtain and maintain a Possession and Acquisition License (PAL) within 6 months of employment.

Willingness and ability to obtain and maintain a Airside Vehicle Operator's Permit (AVOP) within 1 month of employment.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Willingness and ability to successfully complete Transport Canada’s Airfield Maintenance Training Program.

Willingness and ability to work overtime, variable hours and weekends.

Willingness and ability to work stand-by (If required, be able to report for duty normally within 30 minutes).

Willingness and ability to Travel for training and to offsite work locations may be required.

Successful completion of pre-employment medicals and periodic medicals is required.

Willingness and ability to wear CSA approved safety footwear and other personal protective equipment (PPE).

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

ISOLATED POST ALLOWANCE:
In addition to the hourly rate of pay, the positions in Churchill, MB are subject to an Environmental Allowance, Fuel and Utilities Differential, and a Living Cost Differential as per the Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive:

ENVIRONMENTAL ALLOWANCE:
- Employee with dependants: $3.90 per hour
- Employee without dependants: $2.34 per hour

FUEL & UTILITIES DIFFERENTIAL:
- Employee with dependants: $2.22
- Employee without dependants: $1.33

LIVING COST DIFFERENTIAL:
- Employee with dependants: $6.22 per hour
- Employee without dependants: $3.74 per hour

The hourly rates listed above are applicable to those employees whose scheduled hours of work are 40 per week.

OTHER INFORMATION:
Candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet the essential and asset education and experience factors listed by answering the screening questions. Candidates should write concrete examples demonstrating how they meet the experience and education required. Resumes will be used to validate the experience and education listed in the screening questions. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in the candidate being screened out.

Interested persons must meet each essential qualification to be appointed to the position. However, a person may be appointed to the position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements or organizational needs. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

Candidates internal to the Public Service must ensure that their Personal Record Identifier (PRI) and contact information is included in their application.

Candidates internal to the Public Service must include their substantive Group and Level (for acting, secondment, assignment or deployment purposes). An assignment/secondment or an acting appointment is a temporary resourcing option. The approval of your substantive supervisor will be required before an offer can be made.

A written exam will be administered.

Reference checks will be sought.
Please provide us with the names and contact information of 2 references, one current supervisor/manager and one past supervisor/manager and their contact information (name, position/title, phone number, email address). Your reference contacts must be able to attest of your professional experience and competencies as well as your personal qualities as an employee.

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.