AUTOMOTIVE / HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC - ANTICIPATORY

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

Candidates must clearly demonstrate in the screening questionnaire how they meet the education and experience criteria listed in the Essential Qualifications and Asset Qualifications if applicable. Please note that stating that the requirement has been met, and/or listing past or current responsibilities, does not represent adequate substantiation. Rather, you must provide concrete examples that clearly illustrate how you meet the requirement. Résumés may be used as a secondary source to validate the qualifications described; comments such as "refer to my attached résumé" will not be accepted and may result in your application being rejected.

Intent of the process

Please note that this process is anticipatory. We will be proceeding with assessments imminently to create a list of qualified candidates.

This selection process may be used to create a pool of qualified candidates to staff similar positions with various linguistic requirements, various security requirements, various Conditions of Employment, various work locations and/or various tenures.

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)

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
- 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 OR Interprovincial Journeyperson Certificates equivalent to the 310S Automotive Service Technician license.
- 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

EXPERIENCE:
- 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

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

Depending on the position being staffed the following may be invoked as an essential
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OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
- 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:
- 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 Microsoft Office
- 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

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

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

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

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- May be required to work overtime
- May be required to work standby recovery duties on a rotating basis

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

- Eligibility and willingness to obtain and maintain Departmental Driver’s Licence (DND 404)
- Must wear Personal Protective Equipment
- Ability to safely perform a variety of physically demanding tasks including lifting up to 35lbs
- 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
- Must maintain a valid and unrestricted driver’s license issued by the Province for Class “G” vehicles or other provincial or territorial equivalent
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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 as 421A Heavy Duty Equipment Technician

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

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.

Qualifications for this selection process may be assessed and/or validated throughout the selection process effective from the time you submit your application. This includes any correspondence (written or oral) with Human Resources and Management.

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.