Material Acquisition & Support Officer Development Program (MA&S ODP) – Technical Inspector

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Assessment accommodation

This opportunity was previously advertised as Selection process number 21-DND-IA-MAT-474313. If you applied to the previous process, you will need to re-apply. We thank you for your continued interest with National Defence!

All job applications must therefore be submitted through the www.canada.ca/government-jobs.ca site. Only online applications will be considered.

Advantages of submitting 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.

Duties

The Department of National Defence (DND) buys a wide range of Military Equipment from Defence Industry suppliers. To that effect, the DND Technical Inspectors assume the role of Quality Assurance Representatives, providing Government Quality Assurance services at assigned Defence Industry contractor locations to gain assurance and confidence that military equipment will be supplied in accordance with contract requirements.

The work of a DND Quality Assurance Representative includes:
- Evaluating assigned Defence contractor quality management systems against standards such as ISO 9001:2015;
- Evaluating risk information and planning appropriate quality assurance surveillance;
- Performing quality auditing activities; witnessing equipment testing;
- Identifying and informing the contractor of non-compliance, assessing contractor responses and monitoring corrective action taken;
- Reviewing Certificate of Conformance and release documents;
- Providing technical, engineering, and materiel management support to National Defence Headquarters Equipment Management Program clients;
- Providing support to clients for military equipment undergoing repair & overhaul at assigned contractor locations; and
- Arranging Government Quality Assurance for product or services contracted outside Canada.

Work environment

The Department of National Defence (DND) is one of the largest federal Government employers. Our role is to provide services and support to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad. The material group (ADM MAT) has more than 4,000 Civilian and Military employees.

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.

The success of the Canadian Armed Forces is intimately linked to the work accomplished by the Materiel Group. We are looking for eligible university/college graduates to take part in our Officer Development Program (ODP).

The Technical Inspector Stream of the Materiel Acquisition and Support Officer Development Program is an entry level program where trainees start at the TI-03 group and level. During the program, trainees complete two developmental phases that consist of a variety of courses, tasks and on the job training. It is an On-The-Job training program with hands on experience enabling trainees to demonstrate the required skills and knowledge to be promoted to the next classification level/pay incentive. Once trainees have successfully completed all developmental phases they are ready to graduate from the program and move on to a career within the Department of National Defence as a Quality Assurance Representative (technical inspector).

As a civilian employee within the Materiel Group, 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 career and have long term job satisfaction.

The TI stream consists of two phases; each phase is normally twelve months in
duration, depending on individual performance, availability of training and completion of work assignments. Trainees are required to complete a number of courses in the areas of Environmental Awareness, Process Audits, and so much more! Upon successful completion of phase 1, trainees are promoted to the TI-04 level for the second and last phase of the program. Upon successful completion of phase 2, comes graduation and trainees are brought into the regular workforce in an establishment position at the TI-05 level.

Intent of the process

A pool of partially qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions within the Department of National Defence, whose tenures, language proficiencies and security profiles could vary depending on the position being staffed.

Please note that asset qualifications, top-down and/or random selection may
be used to identify which applications will be given further consideration.

Positions to be filled: 4

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 800 words (maximum) "Describe how you would be the ideal candidate for the TI Stream of the MA&S ODP."

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

EDUCATION:
- Graduation by 30 June 2021 with a diploma from a recognized postsecondary institution in a Technology program of a minimum 2 years in duration such as: Electrical, Electronics, Aerospace, Mechanical, Maritime, Software or Industrial Engineering Technology.

Degree equivalency

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

Various language requirements
- English or French Essential
- Bilingual imperative. BBB / BBB

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES:
- Demonstrating Integrity and Respect
- Thinking things through
- Working Effectively With Others
- Showing Initiative and Being Action-Oriented

ABILITIES:
- Ability to communicate effectively orally
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing

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

KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge of aircraft, marine or land vehicle technology.
- Knowledge of business principles and practices in management and quality assurance.
- Knowledge of ISO 9000 and 10000 series of international standards.
- Knowledge in quality control or quality assurance in a manufacturing company, or in the maintenance of mechanical, aeronautical, electronic or industrial equipment.

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 Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- May occasionally be required to work overtime.
- May be required to travel across Canada and internationally by various means of transportation.
- May be required to travel to military bases in Canada for extended tasks.
- May be required and agree to regularly travelling to contractors’ facilities.
- May be required to wear protective clothing as they might be exposed to regular plant hazards such as but not limited to: radiation and nuclear material, volatile fumes, operating machinery, vehicular traffic, noise, fumes, heat and cold.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Note: All trainees must attain and maintain a Level II (Secret) security clearance prior to graduating from the Program. Failure to do so may result in removal from the program.
- Candidates appointed from outside the federal public service will be on probation for the duration of the program.
- Trainee must hold a valid driver’s license.

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

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.

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.