Vehicle Technician Instructor

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

You will be required to show how you demonstrate the essential qualifications (i.e. Education and Experience) 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.

PLEASE NOTE: For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results, and sending invitations for written tests and interviews). Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users. It is the candidate’s responsibility to provide updated contact information as required.

Please carefully read the "Other Information" section of this advertisement as there is important information regarding your application and how the screening of candidates will take place.

Work environment

Did you know the Department of National Defence (DND) is the largest federal government employer, offering over 70 different types of civilian career opportunities? Indeed.com has ranked DND as one of the best places to work in Canada.

As a top employer in Canada we are committed to:
• Providing support and tools that contribute to the physical and mental health of our employees;
• Offering a career’s worth of opportunities all in one place, to gain experience in a multitude of positions and build the career that is right for you;
• Making a difference in Canada and in operations throughout the world; and
• Creating meaningful work that has a positive impact on Canada’s security both at home and abroad.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions.

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)

EDUCATION:
Secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
EX1: Significant* experience in the maintenance, inspection and repair of Armoured Fighting Vehicles or standard military pattern vehicles, both tracked and wheeled.
EX2: Significant* experience in the maintenance, inspection and repair of one or more of the following is required:
A. Gas and diesel engines and components (e.g. gas and diesel fuel injection systems, etc.)
B. A variety of diverse Heavy Duty Equipment such as but not limited to equipment from Caterpillar, Volvo, Case, etc.
C. Automotive systems and components such as brakes, transmissions, chassis, powertrain, hydraulics and electrical.
EX3: Experience in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel
and Outlook.
* Significant is defined as 7 years of consecutive experience

ABILITIES:
A1: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A2: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A3: Ability to deliver formal classroom training

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
PS1: Effective interpersonal relationships
PS2: Leadership
PS3: Judgment
PS4: Initiative
PS5: Flexibility

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)

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
OC1: Possession of a valid 310T Truck and Coach Technician license OR Interprovincial Journeyperson Certificates equivalent to the 310T Truck and Coach Technician license
OC2: 310S Automotive Service Technician license OR Interprovincial Journeyperson Certificates equivalent to the 310S Automotive Service Technician license.
OC3: 421A Heavy Duty Equipment Technician license OR Interprovincial Journeyperson Certificates equivalent to the 421A Heavy Duty Equipment Technician license.
OC4: Qualified Vehicle Technician DP 2 or QL 5, or higher.

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:
AQ1: Experience teaching in an adult educational environment.
AQ2: Experience teaching in a military school or training centre.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
OR1: May be required to work in a field environment.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

• Required to stand for lengthy periods of time while instructing/training and move a variety of training aids some of which can be heavy (i.e. automotive parts, test equipment, large tools).
• Willing and able to climb on, under and inside vehicles and equipment when demonstrating techniques.
• Willing and able to instruct in a workshop environment.
• Must possess valid and unrestricted driver’s license issued by the Province of Ontario for Class “G” vehicles.
• Must be eligible and willing to obtain and maintain Departmental Driver’s Licence (DND 404)
• Must wear and utilize Personal Protective Equipment

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

Interviews may be conducted.

A written exam may be administered.

Reference checks may be conducted.

A situational exercise may by administered

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; only candidates who will be considered further in this process may be contacted.

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.