Machinery Driver Operator

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

• If you are successful and invited to the next stages of this process, you will be responsible for travel costs associated with this process, unless an exception is approved. For subsequent stages of this process you will be required to complete a written test, to be administered online and a road test be conducted in Suffield, Alberta between November 23, 2020 and December 6, 2020. Should there were changes due to weather conditions or sanitary conditions, you will be informed in writing.

• Your application will be used to assess you ability to communicate in writing.

• If you are a Veteran who meets the qualifications, we encourage to apply to this process, your expertise will be recognized.

• Please note that the client organization will accept applications on-line only.

Intent of the process

This process will be used to staff two indeterminate positions in Suffield (Alberta).

A pool of candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar or identical positions for various employment tenure (indeterminate or term) or linguistic profiles within the Department of National Defense in Suffield (Alberta).

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Education
• A secondary school diploma or acceptable combination of education, experience and / or training.

Degree equivalency

Experience
• Recent experience operating large vehicles with trailers
• Recent experience safely operating larch hydraulic operated equipment such as a front-end loader and a backhoe.
• Recent experience with safe crane or Hi-Ab operation, hoisting and rigging
*Recent experience is defined as having obtained within the last three years.

• Ability to effectively in writing

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures
• Knowledge of operational maintenance

Ability
• Ability to safely operate motor vehicles and heavy equipment according to Provincial Regulations
• Ability to effectively communicate orally

Personal Suitability
• Team work
• Dependability
• Effective Interpersonal Skills
• Flexibility

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

Asset Certifications
• Possession of course certificates for Heavy Equipment operations

Organizational Needs
• Employment Equity may be used to address the under representation of designated groups

Operational Requirements
• May occasionally be required to work overtime or weekends.
• Incumbent shall wear all employer supplied and employee supplied personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Willing and able to at semi-remote sites without supervision
• Willing and able to maintain appropriate driving records and to provide an acceptable driver’s abstract before the date of appointment.
• Willing and able to perform long haul tractor trailer assignments

Conditions of employment

Conditions of Employment
• Reliability or Secret security clearance depending on requirements of the position to be filled
• Possession of a provincially issued Class 1 drivers’ license
• Be able to obtain and retain a DND 404 drivers license
• Willing and able to work indoors and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
* Candidates must meet and maintain the conditions of employment throughout their employment

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.