Automotive Heavy Duty Mechanic

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

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

You will be required to demonstrate how you meet the essential qualifications (Occupational Certification 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.

Duties

As a Vehicle or Heavy Duty Equipment mechanic at one of the Canadian Armed Forces Bases in Ontario, you will conduct first, second and limited third line maintenance, safety inspections, and various service requirements on a wide variety of vehicles, including light and heavy commercial vehicles, along with military vehicles and other specialty equipment.

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 Forces (CF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad. 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 process is to staff one (1) indeterminate vacancy in Trenton, Ontario. Please note that the first pull of applications will be done on January 30th, 2020 with all other subsequent pulls being made on an as needed basis.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions on an indeterminate or term basis, including casual employment and with various security requirements. This inventory may be used to staff similar positions within the Department of National Defence.

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)

Required for all positions:

- Experience in the inspection and repair of gasoline engines.

- Experience in the inspection and repair of diesel engines.

- Experience in the inspection and repair of vehicle components (e.g. drive train, suspension systems, etc.).

- Experience in diagnosing vehicle faults.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Depending on the position to be staffed, one or more of the following will be required:

- Possession of a valid 310T Truck and Coach Technician license OR Interprovincial Journeyperson Certificates equivalent to the 310T Truck and Coach Technician license.

- Possession of a valid 310S Automotive Service Technician license issued by the Province of Ontario OR Interprovincial Journeyperson Certificates equivalent to the 310S Automotive Service Technician license.

- Possession of a valid 421A Heavy Duty Equipment Technician license issued by the Province of Ontario OR Interprovincial Journeyperson Certificates equivalent to the 421A Heavy Duty Equipment Technician license.

- Possession of a valid and unrestricted driver’s license issued by the Province of Ontario for Class “A” vehicles with airbrake endorsement (Z) or other provincial or territorial equivalent.

- Possession of a valid and unrestricted driver’s license issued by the Province of Ontario for Class “G” vehicles or other provincial or territorial equivalent.

- Demonstrating integrity and respect
- Thinking things through
- Working effectively with others
- Showing initiative and being action-oriented
- Communication

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

- Possession of a valid 421A Heavy Duty Equipment Technician license issued by the Province of Ontario OR Interprovincial Journeyperson Certificates equivalent to the 421A Heavy Duty Equipment Technician license.

- Possession of a valid and unrestricted driver’s license issued by the Province of Ontario for Class “A” vehicles with airbrake endorsement (Z) or other provincial or territorial equivalent.

- Experience in the inspection and repair of a variety of Heavy Duty Equipment.

- Experience using an SAP based program.

- Experience mentoring technicians during on-the-job training.

- Experience using computer systems and computerized diagnostic equipment.

- Recent* experience as a mechanic in a licensed garage or dealership, or DND Vehicle Maintenance Workshop.
*Recent is defined as within the last five years.

- Experience in the inspection and repair of firefighting equipment.

- Experience in the inspection and repair of runway equipment.

- Experience in the inspection and repair of refuelling equipment.

- Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Operational Requirements:
- May be required to work overtime.
- May be required to work standby recovery duties on a rotating basis.

Conditions of employment

The conditions of employment must be met at the time of appointment and maintained throughout the employment.

- Eligibility and willingness to obtain and maintain Departmental Driver’s Licence (DND 404).
- Must wear Personal Protective Equipment.
- Various security requirements including Reliability Status and Level II Secret.
- Ability to safely perform a variety of physically demanding tasks including lifting up to 35lbs.

Depending on the position to be staffed, one or more of the following will be required:

- Must maintain a valid and unrestricted driver’s license issued by the Province of Ontario for Class “A” vehicles with airbrake endorsement (Z) or other provincial or territorial equivalent.
- Eligibility and willingness to obtain and maintain current membership at the Ontario College of Trades as a fully licenced 310T Truck and Coach Technician.
- Eligibility and willingness to obtain and maintain current membership at the Ontario College of Trades as a fully licenced as 310S Automotive Service Technician.
- Eligibility and willingness to obtain and maintain current membership at the Ontario College of Trades as a fully licenced as 421A Heavy Duty Equipment Technician.
- Must maintain a valid and unrestricted driver’s license issued by the Province for Class “G” vehicles or other provincial or territorial equivalent.

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

Our intention is to communicate with candidates via email. Candidates who apply on this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and to make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is the candidate's responsibility to provide any changes to their personal information to the contact indicated on this job advertisement.

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.