Civilian Ammunition Technician Apprentice

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 submitting your application, you will also have to answer questions regarding the education and experience requirements (both essential and asset qualifications). You MUST CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE how you meet these qualifications by answering the online screening questions. Your responses to screening questions may be used to assess the Ability to communicate effectively in writing and attention to detail.

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.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates may be established to staff similar positions within the Department of National Defence with various tenures in various locations, with various security clearance levels and/or various linguistic profiles.

Positions to be filled: 4

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Education:
EDU1: Secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
EX1- Experience in using Microsoft Office such as MS Word, Outlook and Excel.

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

Experience:
AEX1 - Experience in Warehousing Operations.

AEX2 - Experience in operating various hand and power tools while following safe work practices.

AEX3 - Experience in ammunition or explosives handling, and storage.

AEX4- Experience in the use of Material Handling Equipment.

AEX5- Experience in Hazardous Material handling, storage and transportation.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Abilities:
A1- Ability to differentiate between colours.

A2- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations such as: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and fractions.

A3- Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

A4 – Ability to communicate effectively orally

Personal Suitability:
PS1- Effective interpersonal relationships

PS2- Judgment

PS3- Initiative

PS4- Dependability

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

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

The Department of National Defence (DND) is committed to building a skilled, diverse workplace reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities and members of visible minority groups to apply and voluntarily self-declare as belonging to one or more designated group(s).

Operational Requirements:
Willing and able to work overtime on occasion.
Willing and able to travel as required.
Willing and able to obtain and maintain a Canadian passport.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Possession of a valid provincial Class 5 driver’s license or equivalent.
Willing and able to wear a variety of personal protective equipment.
Willing and able to attend training.
Willing and able to work in adverse weather conditions.
Must be able to lift up to 25kg without assistance in accordance with safe lifting practices.
Must meet medical requirements of Health Canada in accordance with Treasury Board guidelines.

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

1. Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position. However, a person may be appointed to the position even though he or she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements, or organizational needs. Please note that meeting these criteria may be desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.
2. To facilitate the administrative process, please indicate your personal record identifier (PRI), if you are already an employee of the Federal Public Service, and your e-mail address. Please ensure that your employment status and your substantive group and level are also included.
3. All results and invitations for interview/written assessment will be sent electronically. We request therefore that you include a valid electronic address (e-mail address) when you apply and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.
4. Candidates’ qualifications may be determined by various tests, interview and/or role play.
5. Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.
6. The appointed candidate must meet all essential qualifications and conditions of employment and be administered the Oath before being appointed to the position. Administration of the Oath concerns individuals appointed from outside the public service.
7. When completing the screening questions, remember that the assessment board cannot make assumptions about your experience. It is insufficient to say that you have the required qualifications or to list your current or past duties. Rather, candidates must demonstrate how they meet the education and experience criteria listed in the job opportunity advertisement by providing CLEAR AND CONCRETE EXAMPLES.
8. The client organization will accept applications on-line only. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System. Following are some of the benefits associated with applying on line:
-Applicants can create a profile and a resume that can be used when applying for other processes without having to recreate a new application each time.
-Applicants can modify their application/resume at any time BEFORE the closing date indicated on the job advertisement.
-Applicants can verify the status of their applications, at any time.
-Applicants can be notified electronically of tests or interviews and results.
-For some jobs, applicants will find important information, namely the job questionnaire and a complete statement of merit criteria that are only available when applying on-line. To submit an application online, please select the button "Apply Online" below.

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.