Lead Hand Technician (B2)

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Intent of the process

Intent to fill one (1) indeterminate. A qualified pool of candidates may be established and may be used to staff this position or similar positions or for future term, acting, assignment, secondment, deployment, or indeterminate opportunities.

Should a Civilian Member (CM) be found qualified and selected for appointment, the appointment will not result in a change of status to the Public Service (PS) category for the CM. Information regarding the CM appointment will be sent to all applicable candidates who are within the area of selection and participated in the advertised process.

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)

Experience in the fit-up of First Responder vehicles such as Police, Fire and Ambulance within the past five years

Experience in leading a team of employees or contractors for a minimum of 2 consecutive years related to First Responder fit-up industry

Experience using a computer for work related emails

Experience using garage management programs and vehicle repair manuals

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

Experience in placing orders for required replacement parts

Experience installing mobile communication equipment

Experience in welding and metal fabricating techniques

Experience using a computer for garage management programs and vehicle repair manuals

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Possession of an Interprovincial Journeyman’s Certificate as an Automotive OR Heavy Duty Technician

Knowledge of diagnostic techniques and repair procedures for mechanical, electrical, and electronic control systems of vehicles

Knowledge of safety practices

Ability to read and understand wiring schematics
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to communicate in writing
Ability to organize work to meet deadlines
Ability to coach

Effective interpersonal relationships
Dependability
Initiative
Judgement
Leadership
Values and Ethics
Integrity

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

Ability to use Microsoft Excel**.
Ability to use Microsoft Word**.

**MS Excel and MS Word will be used for testing

An ability and willingness to work occasional overtime as require

Conditions of employment

• RCMP Reliability Status security clearance.
• Possession of a valid Canadian Driver’s licence equivalent to a Class 5 in the province of the position (Manitoba).
• Ability to lift and carry heavy material (up to 40 kg)
• An ability and a willingness to travel by various modes of transportation (including commercial and light aircraft) up to and including remote locations.
• A driver’s abstract with no more than 2 minor violations in the last 12 months*

Those selected must meet and maintain the above conditions of employment throughout their employment.

*A copy of a driver’s abstract will be required during the assessment phase and may be requested again upon successful completion of the security clearance process for the successful candidate. “Minor” means a ticketed offence resulting in no more than 3 demerit points.

Interested persons must meet each essential qualification to be appointed to the position. However, a person may be appointed to the position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements or organizational needs. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

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

Communication for this process will only be sent via email. As the applicant, it is your responsibility to ensure accurate contact information is provided and that you inform our office via email of any updates as required. Ensure you include an email address you can access from home and that it accepts email from unknown users. You are strongly encouraged to check your email on a regular basis, including your junk mail folder.

An exam may be administered. An interview may be administered. Reference checks may be sought.

All communication relating to this process, including e-mail correspondence and responses to screening questions, may be used in the assessment of qualifications, including the ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Assessment for this process will take place in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The cost to attend the assessment will be the candidate's responsibility. If you are currently employed with the Federal Public Service, please let us know by email your current group, level, tenure and the Department you are working for.

All applicants for positions within the Royal Canadian Mounted Police will be subject to a thorough security clearance process which includes an interview wherein questions may include (but not limited to), reference checks, previous employment, on-line activities, credit checks, alcohol and/or drug use.

External candidates may be eligible for the initial appointment relocation entitlement of up to $5000 if they are not currently a federal public service employee.

Depending on the requirements of the position(s) being staffed from this process, for current or future vacancies, any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements, and organizational needs may be applied at the time of staffing. Candidates may be contacted and assessed against these criteria at any time during this process.

Written Communication is defined as: The ability to prepare written material in a clear and concise manner that appropriately addresses the needs of the particular audience. We will be looking for the candidate to demonstrate the ability to: Express ideas in a clear and succinct manner; Organize ideas in a logical manner; Use correct spelling, grammar and punctuation; Use an appropriate business style; Use language, concepts and ideas appropriate to the intended audience; Format material in a manner that provides optimal impact.

Successful candidates(s) must meet and maintain the Conditions of Employment throughout their employment.

Preference may be given to RCMP employees impacted/affected by work force adjustment.

Foreign credentials will be accepted as long as they are considered acceptable by a recognized Canadian educational institution. Candidates with foreign education credentials are required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Any applicable fees are the responsibility of the candidate. For more information, you may refer to The Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials at http://www/cicic.ca/

Other sources of information (such as performance agreements, board member knowledge, etc.) may be used to assess the criteria identified on the Statement of Merit Criteria.

A simulation exercise may be administered

Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria: Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team; Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the specific duties of the position being staffed; Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience; Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications.

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.