Submarine Material Certification Technician

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Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one indeterminate position and create a pool of candidates for future vacancies.

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)

EDUCATION:
A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
Experience in one of the following two:
• Recent* and significant** sailing time on board of a Victoria class submarine; OR

• Recent* and significant** experience working in a submarine related technical position

Experience in providing advice and guidance to supervisors and clients

Experience in the application or enforcement of technical standards

Experience in reviewing and interpreting technical drawings

*Recent is defined as within the past five years in a technical position
**Significant is defined as a minimum of three years

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

ASSET EDUCATION:
Graduation with a degree or diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution with an acceptable specialization in a field relevant to the position (such as Marine Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, or Combat Systems Engineering Technology)

Degree equivalency

ASSET CERTIFICATION:
Certificate from any accredited risk management course

Certificate from any accredited project management course

ASSET EXPERIENCE:
Experience in the application of naval engineering and maintenance policy and procedures outlined in the Naval Engineering Manual, Naval Maintenance Management Systems (NaMMS) or Canadian Forces Technical Orders (CFTO)

Experience in the use of Defence Resource Management Information Systems (DRMIS) or other SAP based programs

Experience in the process of material certification as it applies to submarines

Experience working in DND/CAF

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES:
Ability to prioritize

Ability to work effectively under pressure

Ability to communicate effectively orally

Ability to communicate effectively in writing

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
Effective interpersonal skills

Initiative

Dependability

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Willing and able to work overtime
Willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Willing and able to enter and work in confined spaces
Willing and able to work in an open office environment and in an industrial environment
Willing and able to travel nationally or internationally

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

Please note: the Ability to Communicate in Writing will be assessed through responses to the screening questions.

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.