Sheet Metal Worker

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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

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• Creating meaningful work that has a positive impact on Canada’s security both at home and abroad.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff one position on an indeterminate basis. A pool of qualified candidates may be created and may be used to staff similar positions.

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)

Education:

Possession of a journeyperson certificate as a Welder from the Province of Ontario, or other acceptable interprovincial or territorial equivalencies, OR possession of a Military Materials Technician Qualification Level 5 certificate obtained before January 2008.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

EX1 – Minimum of cumulative 2 years work experience within the last 5 years in ALL of the following:
1) Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) on ferrous materials;
2) Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) on ferrous materials; and
3) Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) on ferrous materials.

EX2 – Experience using, in a service shop or production shop setting, at least one of the following:
1) hydraulic rams;
2) frame pullers; or
3) power shears.

EX3 – Minimum of cumulative 2 years work experience within the last 5 years in metal fabrication, repairs and modifications on:
1) vehicles; and
2) equipment such as front end loaders, excavators, or snow moving equipment.

EX4 – Experience in cutting and gouging processes.

EX5 – Experience in completing serviceability inspections.

EX6 – Experience in completing repair estimates.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Competencies:

CC1 – Demonstrating integrity and respect
CC2 – Thinking things through
CC3 – Working effectively with others
CC4 – Showing initiative and action orientation
CC5 – Communication (written and oral)

Abilities & Skills:

A1 – Ability to weld to CSA Standards W47.1 and W59 or Military Standards D04 for processes to include oxyacetylene, GMAW, GTAW, and SMAW on ferrous and non-ferrous materials.

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

Asset Qualifications - Experience:

AQ1 – Experience in manufacturing/repairing fiberglass components.
AQ2 – Experience in repairing military pattern vehicles.
AQ3 – Experience in Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW).
AQ4 – Experience in auto body repairs.
AQ5 – Experience with computer programs including MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
AQ6 – Experience preparing reports and returns.
AQ7 – Experience with applying filler materials and plastics for the purpose of rebuilding to original specifications for refinishing.
AQ8 – Experience working in teams.
AQ9 – Possession of a valid First Aid Certificate
AQ10 – Experience in applying primer, top coat and base coat finishes.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

• Possession of a valid unrestricted Driver’s Licence from the province of Ontario or other provincial, territorial or Canadian Forces equivalent
• Willing and able to obtain and maintain a DND 404 driver’s license
• Willing and able to wear or utilize all required personal protective equipment including but not limited to safety boots, safety glasses, respirators, gloves, hearing and eye protection on a daily basis
• Willing and able to effectively work on their own
• Willing and able to work overtime as required, possibly on short notice.
• Willing and able to perform a variety of physically demanding tasks including lifting up to 20kg on regular basis.
• Willing and able to crawl, crouch, stoop, climb and bend on a daily basis for an extended period of time when installing and adjusting body components and related items.
• Willing and able to lift and assemble large heavy repair parts and materials daily, several hours a day.
• Willing and able to work while standing in awkward positions, pulling and twisting when removing sections of existing components, requires constant balance frequently for short periods of time.

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.