Driver Heavy Vehicle

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 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.

Duties

Drives and operates cargo-carrying vehicles up to and including trucks of 5-ton capacity and more for heavy transportation operations including tractor-trailers.

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.

As a top employer in Canada we are committed to:
• Providing support and tools that contribute to the physical and mental health of our employees;
• Offering a career’s worth of opportunities all in one place, to gain experience in a multitude of positions and build the career that is right for you;
• Making a difference in Canada and in operations throughout the world; and
• Creating meaningful work that has a positive impact on Canada’s security both at home and abroad.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions on a permanent, temporary, or casual basis with various security requirements and language profiles. Not all applications will be processed at the same time; assessments will be completed on an as needed basis.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

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)

Possession of a valid unrestricted Class A driver’s licence with air brake endorsement valid in Ontario.

Experience in the operation of a tracker trailer.
Experience driving highway cruisers.

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

Possess valid certification in one or more of the following:
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods
- Forklift Certification
- Heavy Equipment Certification Training
- Conflict Resolution
- Snow and Ice Ops
- Other certificates related to the position

Experience in long haul driving.
Experience in the transportation of dangerous goods.
Experience in snow removal operations.
Experience in basic road construction.
Experience in road maintenance.
Experience working in a DND/CAF transport unit in a military or civilian capacity.

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

Various language requirements
English Essential
Bilingual Imperative (Various)

Information on language requirements

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

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-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, Persons with a Disability, Visible Minorities, Women.

Conditions of employment

- Security/Reliability: Reliability
- Must be willing and able to work a shift schedule.
- Must be willing and able to work overtime, possibly on short notice.
- Willing and able to work indoors and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
- Possession of a valid unrestricted Class 1 driver’s licence with air brake endorsement valid in the province of work.
- Willing and able to obtain and retain a DND 404.
- An acceptable driver's abstract provided within 30 days of request, dated no earlier than 30 days prior to the request. Acceptable as determined by management.
- Willing and able to attend employer directed training.
- Must wear CSA approved safety footwear and other personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Lift and carry items weighing up to 25 kg in accordance with general safety practices 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.