Motor Vehicle Senior Technician

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

AMENDMENT - Closing Date. Those that have already applied do not need to reapply.

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.

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.

Duties

• Installation and removal of police emergency equipment including telecommunication equipment, video cameras, radar, emergency lighting, prisoner shields, gun racks and other related equipment.
• Use of specialized mechanical and electronic test equipment
• Diagnose, service and repair a diverse range of emergency equipment, including lighting and other specialty equipment, smart link (electronic siren) systems and police communication equipment
• Provide fly-in service to remote locations to service and repair a wide variety of on-road and off-road vehicles

Intent of the process

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.

The intent of this process is to staff Motor Vehicle Senior Technician vacancy in Regina (SK).

The staffing requirements in Edmonton (AB) and Winnipeg (MB) are anticipatory only. Currently there are no vacancies.

A pool of qualified candidates may be created.

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)

Possession of a valid Interprovincial Red Seal Journeyperson Certificate as an Automotive Service Technician

Degree equivalency

Recent (within the last two years) hands-on experience in repairing automobiles and/or light trucks in an automotive repair shop

Recent (within the last two years) experience installing automotive electronic accessories

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

Experience installing mobile communication equipment

Experience in welding and metal fabricating techniques

Experience using a computer for garage management programs and vehicle repair manuals

Willing and able to travel by various modes of transportation (including commercial and light aircraft) up to and including remote locations

Willing and able to work overtime

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of diagnostic techniques and repair procedures for mechanical, electrical and electronic control systems of vehicles

Knowledge of safety practices

Ability to read and understand wiring schematics

Ability to lift and move objects in a safe and proper manner

Written Communication

Oral Communication

Planning

Working effectively with others

Thinking things through

Showing initiative and being action-oriented

Demonstrating integrity and respect

Dependability

Conditions of employment

Security Clearance: Royal Canadian Mounted Police Enhanced Reliability Status

Possession of a valid Canadian Driver’s licence equivalent to a Class 5

A driver’s abstract with no more than 2 minor violations in the last 12 months*
*A copy of 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.

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.

Candidates will be required to show original proof of education. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/.

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.

Must be willing and able to relocate and/or work in Edmonton Alberta, Regina Saskatchewan, or Winnipeg Manitoba

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.