Civilian Ammunition Technician

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Assessment accommodation

All job applications must therefore 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.

Duties

• Manage and execute the storage of ammunition and explosives.
• Prepare and ship ammunition and explosives.
• Certify salvage and other articles are free from explosives.
• Conduct destruction operations on ammunition and explosives.
• Prepare reception and issue of ammunition and explosives.

Work environment

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.

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Intent of the process

This process will be used to staff numerous indeterminate (permanent) or determinate (temporary) positions.

A pool of partially qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions within the Department of National Defence in Valcartier, whose duration, language proficiencies and security profiles could vary depending on the position being staffed.

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

Positions to be filled: 3

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION
E1: Secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience related to the position.

Degree equivalency

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
GT-01 positions only:
PC1: Hold a prior learning assessment and recognition (PLAR) for a Civilian Ammunition Technician level 1 (CAT-1)
PC2: Hold a QL 3 or RQ Private qualification from a military program
PC3: Experience judged equivalent to qualifications stated above.

GT-02 positions only:
PC1: Hold a prior learning assessment and recognition (PLAR) for a Civilian Ammunition Technician level 3 (CAT-3); or
PC2: Hold a QL 5 or RQ Caporal qualification from a military program; or
PC3: Experience judged equivalent to qualifications stated above.

GT-03 positions only:
PC1: Hold a prior learning assessment and recognition (PLAR) for a Civilian Ammunition Technician level 3 (CAT-3); or
PC2: Hold a QL 6a or RQ Sergeant qualification from a military program.

EXPERIENCES
Common to all positions:
EX1: Experience in reception and issue of ammunition and explosives.
EX2: Experience in storing and inspecting ammunition and explosives.

GT-02 and GT-03 positions only:
EX3: Experience in destruction of ammunition and explosives.

GT-03 positions only:
EX4: Experience in activity, operations and project management in the field of ammunition and explosives.

KNOWLEDGE
Common to all positions:
K1: Extensive knowledge of military ammunition, pyrotechnics and explosives in the CAF inventory.
K2: Extensive knowledge in aid to production and the sorting of salvage.
K3: Knowledge of storage and handling rules of hazardous materials.

GT-02 and GT-03 positions only:
K4: Knowledge of regulations, orders, directives and policies concerning the transportation of ammunitions, purotechnics and explosives.

ABILITIES
AB1: Ability to safely handle ammunition and explosives.
AB2: Ability to communication orally.
AB3: Ability to communicate by writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
PS1: Work efficiently with others.
PS2: Show initiative and be oriented towards actions.
PS3: Adaptability.
PS4: Show attention to details.
PS5: Show a sense of integrity and respect.
PS6: In-depth reflexion.

GT-03 positions only:
PS7: Ability to supervise.

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

Various language requirements
A-A, A--, French essential

Information on language requirements

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

EDUCATION
AE1: Hold a basic training certificate in transportation of dangerous goods.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCES
AEX1: Experience in the use of a forklift.
AEX2: Experience in the use of material-handling equipment.

GT-02 positions only:
AEX3: Experience in activity, operations and project management in the field of ammunition and explosives.

Conditions of employment

Secret Security Clearance
Pass a medical examination prior to employment
Hold a valid Class 5 provincial driver’s license or equivalent.
Must be willing to work occasional overtime.
Ability to lift and handle material weighing up to 13 kg (30 lbs).

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 identify clearly for which position(s) you are submitting an application.

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.

Reference checks will be sought.

An interview will be administered.

A test will be administered.

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.