Textile Technician

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

You will be required to show how you demonstrate the essential qualifications (i.e. Education and Experience) for the initial screening through your resume and in answering online screening questions. It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather you must clearly demonstrate HOW, WHEN, and WHERE the qualification was met through substantiation by examples.

Information on your described skills, experience, etc. provided in screening questions should be supported by your resume. Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in your application being rejected from the process.

Work environment

The Department of National Defence (DND) is one of the largest federal government employers, offering over 70 different types of civilian career opportunities. DND's role is to provide services and support to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) 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

The intent of this appointment process is to staff one position on an indeterminate basis.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established to staff similar positions with various tenures (indeterminate, specified period, acting, casual, secondment or assignment).

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A response to a text question addressing the following:

• Contact information for three recent work references.

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

A minimum of DP2/QL5 Mat Tech qualified, or any accredited certification in upholstery and/or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience in textile fabric repair and manufacturing.

Experience in the proper use, operation and maintenance of medium to heavy duty industrial sewing machines and equipment associated with the textile upholstery trade.

Experience carrying out procedures necessary in the upholstering and the manufacturing of canvas products, seat/cushion repair and equipment bags.

Experience interpreting written instructions, drawings or technical specifications as they apply to the textile upholstery trade.

Experience in repair of canvas tentage.

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

Basic First Aid

Experience repairing military equipment such as tents, tarps and camp cots.

Experience using ultrasonic cleaning techniques.

Experience in repairing, inspecting and seal testing C4 Gas Masks.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Thinking things through
Integrity and respect
Working effectively with others
Communication
Initiative and action orientation

Ability to install fasteners, grommets and zippers.
Ability to sew basic seam and hems.

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

In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identified as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, Persons with a Disability, Visible Minorities, and Women.

Conditions of employment

Security Clearance: Reliability Status
Willing and able to work overtime as required.
Willing and able to use and wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.

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

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.