Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Certification Clerk

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

NOTE: You must provide concrete and detailed examples to clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience requirements listed in the essential qualifications and other qualifications section. The screening board cannot make any assumptions about your experience. It is not sufficient to say that you have the required qualifications or to list your current duties. One effective approach would be to use the wording of each experience criterion as a heading and then write one or two paragraphs demonstrating that you have the required experience and ensure that clear and accurate details are provided. APPLICATIONS THAT DO NOT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE THAT THE CANDIDATE MEETS THE SCREENING CRITERIA MAY NOT BE GIVEN FURTHER CONSIDERATION. If you are selected for further consideration, please advise the person who will contact you of any accommodations you may require during the selection process. You will be required to provide proof of your credentials. Reference checks may/will be sought An interview may/will be sought A written examination may/will be administered Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position. Candidates may/will be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed. Please identify clearly for which position you are submitting an application 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. Natural Resources Canada is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative workforce. This organizational need may be identified as part of the appointment decision. For this selection process, it is our intention to communicate with candidates via email for screening and assessment purposes. This will include communication of screening results and invitations to written tests and interviews. To that end, candidates must include a valid email address in their application. It is the candidate's responsibility to ensure that this address is functional and that it accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is also the candidate's responsibility to ensure accurate information is provided and updated as required. We thank all applicants for their interest in our position(s). For the purpose of this staffing process, only candidates selected for further assessment will be contacted. It is the responsibility of the candidate to notify the Human Resources Advisor of any pre-approved leave throughout the duration of the process in order to facilitate scheduling of evaluations. One (1) alternate date will be possible only if requested for the following reasons: 1) Medical reasons with doctor's certificate; 2) Death in your immediate family; 3) Confirmation of pre-approved travel plans or training plans (made before the advertisement posting date); 4) Religious reasons. You will be required to provide proof of your credentials.

Intent of the process

This process will be used to establish pools of candidates that may be used to staff similar positions at an identical or equivalent group and level with various official language proficiencies bilingual imperative BBB/BBB, and English essential), various tenures (Indeterminate, Term, Full-time and Part-time) using various staffing activities (Indeterminate, Term, Acting, Secondment, Deployment, Assignment and Casual).

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 3,000 words (maximum) ""You must clearly demonstrate in detail, in a COVERING LETTER the position you are applying for and how you meet the requirements under Education and Experience." You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected."

Contact information for 2 references.

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

Successful completion of secondary school or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience

Degree equivalency

Recent* experience in providing advice and guidance to the general public and clients by telephone, in person or electronically.

Recent* experience in coordinating and providing general program support services, clerical support or office services.

Experience using computers to perform word process, spreadsheets, research and electronic mail.

Experience with filing paper and electronic documents.

Experience handling correspondence.

Experience using a database for client records.

Experience in working in a technical or scientific environment or facility.

* Recent is defined as “at least 6 months cumulative experience within the last 2 years”.

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

Completion of Post Secondary training or educational programs in General or Specialized (i.e. Certification, Medical, etc.) Administration

Degree equivalency

Experience in using media design software

Experience utilizing and maintaining a personnel certification or licensing database

Knowledge of the various procedures and protocol to follow pertaining to NDT certification

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of administrative and clerical office practices and procedures.

Knowledge of various filing methods and procedures.

Knowledge of the application of various acts and regulations pertaining to NDT certification.

Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to plan, organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
Ability to receive, evaluate and respond to internal and external client enquiries.

Effective interpersonal skills including teamwork
Reliability
Initiative
Attention to Detail
Judgement
Respectful of diversity

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

This position may require travel on a limited basis, including performing deposits at the bank

Vacation may be limited during fiscal year-end exercises, client renewal mandate and/or other periods of high operational requirements.

Candidate may be required, from time to time, to work overtime, including on short notice

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

An exam will be administered
An interview will administered
A reference check will be sought

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

You must indicate on your application if you require a technical aid for testing or an alternative method of assessment.
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

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.