Electronic Systems Technologist / Supervisor

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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.

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Work environment

Job opportunities with the Department of National Defence can benefit you and your career in a number of ways as well as offer you valuable experience in a large and complex department. Join us today!

In all areas of our business, each one of us has a role in supporting the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in operations. As a civilian employee, you will be an essential part of the Defence Team. 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.

Together, DND and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) create the largest, most complex organization in Canada. DND's role is to provide services and support to the CAF in their operations and missions at home and abroad. DND and the CAF work side-by-side to fulfill the Government of Canada’s mission to defend Canada and Canadians and contribute to international peace, security and stability efforts.

Intent of the process

This process may be used by the Department of National Defence to establish a pool of partially qualified candidates. It may be used to staff similar positions with various employment tenures, language profiles, security requirements, and conditions of employment. Please note that candidates may be required to pass further assessment in order to meet qualifications specific to the position to be staffed.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 2,500 words (maximum) "Tell us how you meet the education and experience criteria."

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

Various language requirements
BBB/BBB, English or French essential, CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC
Process may be used to staff positions with Various linguistic profiles.

Information on language requirements

EDUCATION:
-A secondary school diploma; and
-Completion of an acceptable training program in electronics technology or the employer-approved alternative.
The employer-approved alternative is as follows:
-An acceptable combination of education, training or experience.
Note:
1.Normally, an acceptable training program in electronics technology involves the completion of two to three years of post-secondary study in this subject.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

E1. *Recent experience with installation, configuration, or maintenance of electronics technology related to the position being staffed.
(ex: audio, visual, communications etc)

E2. Experience conducting site or workplace inspections.

Essential for EL-06 ONLY:
E3. *Recent and **extensive experience with installation, configuration, or maintenance of electronics technology related to the position being staffed.

E4. Experience in supervising.

Definition:
Recent* is defined as experience normally acquired within the last 2 years.
Extensive** is defined as at least 5 years.

COMPETENCIES

PS1. Communication
PS2. Thinking things through
PS3. Working effectively with others
PS4. Showing initiative and being action-oriented
PS5. Demonstrating integrity and respect
PS6. Safety Orientation

ABILITIES:
A1. Ability to organize equipment and own workload.

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

TELL US MORE in your Cover Letter: (Assets)
We also want to know a little more about you in regards to other experiences that you have gained. Your response will also help us determine in which area you may be a good fit. Be sure to include examples that demonstrate the scope, depth and breadth of your experience in some of the following areas:
-Life Cycle Material Management (LCMM)
-Antenna Systems
-Radio and Satellite Technicians
-Network Support
-Electronic Systems

Assets may be used at the pre- screening stage or for the appointment.

ASSET EDUCATION
Post-secondary education and completion of an acceptable training program in electronics technology.

Degree equivalency

ASSET EXPERIENCE:
AE1. Experience working in a mixed military/civilian environment.

ASSET KNOWLEDGE:
K1. Knowledge related to the position being staffed.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

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

Information on employment equity

In support of Strong, Secure, Engaged (SSE) initiative #24, consideration may be given to the spouses or common-law partners of CAF members.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENT(S):
Depending upon the position being staffed, one or more of the following operational requirements may be required, but are not limited to:
-Willingness and ability to work pre-authorized overtime, as required;
-Willingness and ability to travel, as required;
-Willingness and ability to work at various sites; and
-Willingness and ability to be on call and provide standby support, as required.
-Willing and able to work in confined spaces.
-Willing and able to lift up to 20 kg in accordance with safe work practices.

Conditions of employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
-Reliability and Security: Various security levels (Reliability, Secret, Top Secret)
-Possess and maintain a valid, non-graduated, and unrestricted driver's license or provincial or territorial equivalent.
-Depending on the position to be staffed, other conditions of employment may apply.

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

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.

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.