Garage Mechanic

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

When submitting your application, you will have to answer questions regarding the education and experience requirements.

You MUST CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE with specific examples how you meet these requirements. You will need to specify the exact period (month/year to month/year) and to provide sufficient information to allow the selection committee to assess the depth and breadth of experience in terms of qualifications sought. It is NOT sufficient to only state that you possess the experience or to only provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Information provided throughout your application MUST BE SUPPORTED IN YOUR RESUME. You do not need to provide a covering letter.
Failure to provide this information in the requested format will result in your application being rejected.

Intent of the process

This process will be used to staff one temporary position. A pool of qualified candidates will be created following this process, and will be used to staff similar equivalent or lower level positions for indeterminate appointments, term appointments, acting appointments, casual, deployments, assignments and secondments.

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)

EDUCATION

A secondary school diploma or a satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION

Possession of a valid Provincial Automotive Service Technician or Heavy Equipment Service Technician certification.

EXPERIENCE

Significant* experience as an automotive or heavy equipment mechanic or technician.
Experience interpreting and applying automotive or heavy equipment precautions and practices associated with mechanical work.

*Significant experience is defined as two years experience in the last five years.

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

EDUCATION

Successful completion of any work related continuing education courses related to mechanical or other automotive/heavy-equipment maintenance.

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:

Heavy vehicles formation.

EXPERIENCE

Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System for vehicle fleet maintenance.
Experience maintaining Fleet Vehicle Records.
Experience in welding or metal fabrication.
Experience maintaining diesel engines.
Experience working in a correctional facility.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of codes and regulations relevant to mechanical/heavy equipment maintenance.
Knowledge of workplace health and safety.
Knowledge of motor vehicle maintenance and related systems.

ABILITIES

Ability to maintain an inventory of tools and replacement parts.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

Attention to detail
Initiative
Team Player
Dependability

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

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

Information on employment equity

Willingness and ability to travel to various locations
Willingness to work within correctional facilities.
Willingness to work with/or instruct inmates where applicable
Willingness to work overtime, holidays, shift-work for a 24/7 institutional establishment.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Requirement to lift and carry items weighing up to 23 kilograms.
Valid driver’s license.

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(s) of their choice.

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.