Bridging Systems Technician

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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)

Possess a valid provincial or interprovincial Welder Certificate or Materials Technician Trade Qualifications DP2 (also known as QL5) or higher

Degree equivalency

Recent experience with general, complex and specialized welding

Recent experience performing modification, reconditioning, inspection and fabrication to parts and components for industrial related equipment on non-ferrous metals (especially aluminum alloys)

*Note: Recent experience refers to the depth and breadth of experience gained in the past four (4) years

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. 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 communicate effectively orally
-Ability to communicate effectively in writing
-Ability to interpret written instructions, drawings, schematic diagrams and work orders related to the position

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

• 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)

Occupational Certification:

DND Occupational Specialty Qualification (OSQ) Certification related to the Material Technician Trade such as Bridging Inspector Course or Advanced Welder

Standard First Aid and/or CPR certificate

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) training

Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook)

Experience using Defense Resource Management Information System (DRMIS)

Experience assessing equipment and machinery deficiencies and making repairs or modifications to the components

Experience assisting and/or instructing junior tradespersons

Experience using Zinc Arc spraying systems

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

Information on employment equity

May be required to work overtime, weeknights and weekends
May be exposed to machinery and hazardous substances on a daily basis

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - reliability status and must be able to obtain a secret security clearance.

• 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.