Hangar Door Mechanic

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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.
 
The client organization will only accept on-line applications received via the www.jobs.gc.ca site.

Work environment

The Department of National Defence (DND) is one of the largest federal government employers. 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.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff 1 indeterminate position in Greenwood, Nova Scotia. A pool of qualified candidates may be created and may be used to staff similar positions at the same or equivalent group and levels with various tenures and security profiles.

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)

Essential Qualifications

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
OC1: An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience related to industrial mechanical systems.

EXPERIENCE
EX1: Experience in the repair, maintenance, or installation of mechanical systems associated with hangar doors and overhead doors.
EX2: Experience in the operation and maintenance of a variety of motorized or power operated lifts to reach elevated work areas; such as scissor-lifts and service platforms.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
K1: Knowledge of safety practices and procedures related to hangar doors and overhead doors
K2: Knowledge of physics related to pulleys, gears, levers, hydraulics and pneumatics

ABILITIES/ SKILLS
AB1: Ability to communicate effectively orally
AB2: Ability to communicate effectively in writing
AB3: Ability to identify appropriate type of hand tool or testing device pertaining to hangar door and overhead door maintenance
AB4: Ability to read and interpret mechanical wiring diagrams
AB5: Ability to conduct preventative maintenance on hangar doors and overhead doors

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
PS1: Effective Interpersonal Skills
PS2: Dependability
PS3: Flexibility
PS4: Initiative

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

Asset Qualifications

EXPERIENCE
AE1: Experience in the repair, maintenance, or installation of electrical systems associated with hangar doors.
AE2: Experience in the repair, maintenance, or installation of electrical systems associated with overhead doors.
AE3: Experience in the repair, maintenance, or installation of hydraulic systems.
AE4: Experience in the repair, maintenance, or installation of pneumatic systems associated with compressors.
AE5: Experience working in a military airfield environment.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
OR1: Possession of a valid and unrestricted provincial Class 5 Driver’s licence.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Must wear CSA approved safety footwear and other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Must be able to work in physically demanding conditions such as extreme weather, confined spaces or heights (at least 50’) and physically lift up to 25 kg, when required
Must be willing to work overtime as required
Must be willing and able to be fit tested to wear a respirator
Must be able to obtain a departmental vehicle operators permit (DND 404)
Must be able to obtain a qualification/certificate for the current service platforms in use

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.