Marine Aids Technician - Mechanic

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

Intent of the process

This process will be used to create a pool to staff similar positions within the Canadian Coast Guard with employment tenures, language requirements, security requirements and work locations that will vary depending on the needs of the positions being staffed.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Diploma related to internal combustion engine mechanics (ex.: construction machinery mechanics or automotive mechanics) or an acceptable combination of education, training and job related experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
Recent and significant experience * in the maintenance and repair of mechanical systems and equipment with internal combustion (power generation equipment, autonomous pump) and / or hydraulic power unit.

* Recent and significant experience means an experience of at least 5 years acquired in the last 7 years.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (A-A/BBB)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of the operation of internal combustion engines and / or hydraulic power units.
Knowledge of the appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and the application of occupational health and safety rules.

ABILITIES:
Ability to interpret plans and specifications.
Ability to detect and correct problems with internal combustion engines and their controls.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing (writing short reports).
Ability to use a computer and the MS Office suite.
Ability to work with little or no supervision.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES:
Good interpersonal relations
Judgment
Initiative
Customer Service Orientation
Autonomy

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

ASP Construction or equivalent with WHMIS mention.

EXPERIENCE:
Experience using Maximo software or any other database.

KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of the operation of various generating sets.
Knowledge in electricity and control.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Hold a valid Class 5 driver's license in Quebec and agree to drive a motor vehicle.
Have passed Health Canada's medical examination.
To agree and be able to climb and work on structures (towers) up to 36 meters (120 feet) high.
To agree and be able to do hard work on the sometimes rough terrain and bad weather.
To agree and be able to travel for periods of up to 6 weeks and travel by various means of transportation including helicopter and small craft.
To agree and be able to be deployed on or near contaminated sites with short notice (in a safe manner).
To agree and be able to complete administrative tasks using a computer such as producing short reports on equipment status, entering information into a database, tracking equipment movements, completing expense reports etc.

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

When submitting an application to this selection process, you will be prompted to answer screening questions. It is your responsibility to provide clear and concrete examples in your responses to each question. It is recommended that you describe the experience examples in specific terms, providing sufficient details so that the Assessment Board can clearly understand. Your CV/resume may be used to validate this information. Should you indicate in your response "please refer to CV/resume" your application may be rejected. Lack of examples and details may result in your application being rejected as the Assessment Board will have insufficient information to determine if the requirement is met.

Persons are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language(s) of their choice.

Our intention is to communicate with candidates through emails and/or through the www.canada.ca/government-jobs applicant account. Candidates participating in this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and that their system accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block the receipt of these types of email).

ALL JOB APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED USING THE www.canada.ca/government-jobs WEBSITE. NO APPLICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED BY EMAIL.

Candidates from outside the public service may be required to pay for travel and relocation costs associated with this selection process.

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.