Welder Armour Vehicle

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

The Department of National Defence (DND) is the largest federal government employer, offering over 70 different types of civilian career opportunities. DND's role is to
provide services and support to the Canadian Forces (CF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad. As a civilian employee, you will be an essential part of the
Defence Team. In this regard, the department fosters a work environment where employees have opportunities to grow, to learn, to progress in their careers and have job
satisfaction over the long-term.

Intent of the process

This process will be used to staff one (1) indeterminate position. A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar term, or indeterminate
positions in the Fredericton/Oromocto/Gagetown area with various linguistic profiles and different security requirements.

Positions to be filled: 1

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)

• Military Materials Technician Trade Qualification (DP2/QL5)
OR
• Possession of a valid Provincial or Interprovincial Welder Certificate

Degree equivalency

-Experience in the application of welding skills (simple, complex and specialized welding repairs)

-Experience in modification and fabrication to various types of vehicles, machinery and miscellaneous items (ferrous/nonferrous metals) in a welding shop environment

-Experience with metallurgy and welding equipment used to weld or cut ferrous/non-ferrous material and specialized high strength steels

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

Various language requirements
The position to be staffed at this time is an English essential position or French essential. This process may be used to staff identical or similar positions with various language requirements (Bilingual) and profiles.

Information on language requirements

ABILITY:

• Ability to prioritize workload
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to interpret written instructions, drawings, blueprints or technical specifications

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

• Dependability
• Demonstrating integrity and respect
• Thinking things through
• Working effectively with others
• Showing initiative and being action oriented

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

• Certification in First Aid

-Experience with Standard Military Pattern vehicles, Light Armored Vehicles (Tracked or Wheeled), Military Engineering Bridging Systems and associated equipment
-Experience in Amour Plate Welding (OSS.02)
-Experience with the Defense Resource Management Information System (DRMIS)

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

Information on employment equity

• Candidates may be asked to work overtime, weeknights and weekends
• Candidates may be asked to work in harsh environments (outdoors, cold, hot, dust,
and noise).

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

• Must hold and retain a valid provincial driver’s license
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DND 404 Driver/Operator Permit
• Must be able to wear 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

All job applications must be submitted through the www.canada.ca/government-jobs.ca site. Only online applications will be considered. 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.

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.

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.