Mechanic

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

For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including sending invitations for interviews and issuing assessment results). Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

You will be required to show how you demonstrate the essential and asset qualifications (i.e. Education and Experience) for the initial screening through your resume and in answering online screening questions. It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather you must clearly demonstrate HOW, WHEN, and WHERE the qualification was met through substantiation by examples. Information on your described skills, experience, etc. provided in screening questions should be supported by your resume. Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in your application being rejected from the process.

Candidates must meet all of the essential qualifications noted in the Statement of Merit Criteria to be appointed to a position. A candidate may be appointed to a position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications or operational requirements. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

Intent of the process

There is an immediate need to staff one (1) indeterminate position in Petawawa, Ontario. A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions at various tenures (indeterminate, specified period, acting, casual, secondment or assignment) within the Department of National Defence.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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

EXPERIENCE:
EX1: Experience in the maintenance, inspection and repair of gas and diesel engines and components (e.g. gas and diesel fuel injection systems, etc.).
EX2: Experience in the inspection, diagnostics, and repair of vehicle components/ faults (e.g. drive train, suspension systems, etc.).

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
Depending on the position to be staffed, one or more of the following will be required:
OC1: Possession of a valid 310T Truck and Coach Technician license OR Interprovincial Journeyperson Certificates equivalent to the 310T Truck and Coach Technician license.
OC2: Possession of a valid 310S Automotive Service Technician license issued by the Province of Ontario OR Interprovincial Journeyperson Certificates equivalent to the 310S Automotive Service Technician license.
OC3: Possession of a valid 421A Heavy Duty Equipment Technician license issued by the Province of Ontario OR Interprovincial Journeyperson Certificates equivalent to the 421A Heavy Duty Equipment Technician license.
OC4: Possession of a valid and unrestricted driver’s license issued by the Province of Ontario for Class “A” vehicles with airbrake endorsement (Z) or other provincial or territorial equivalent.
OC5: Possession of a valid and unrestricted driver’s license issued by the Province of Ontario for Class “G” vehicles or other provincial or territorial equivalent.

COMPETENCIES:
C1: Demonstrating integrity and respect
C2: Thinking things through
C3: Working effectively with others
C4: Showing initiative and being action-oriented
C5: Communication (written and oral)

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

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
A/OC1: Possession of Ontario provincial Air Brake Instructor ‘Z’ endorsement OR military equivalent.
A/OC2: Possession of a current ODP certification (Ozone Depletion Prevention).

EXPERIENCE:
AQ1: Experience in the inspection and repair of a variety of Heavy Duty Equipment.
AQ2: Experience using an SAP based program.
AQ3: Experience mentoring technicians during on-the-job training.
AQ4: Recent* experience as a mechanic in a licensed garage or dealership, or DND Vehicle Maintenance Workshop.
*Recent is defined as within the last five years.
AQ5: Experience in the inspection and repair of firefighting equipment.
AQ6: Experience in the inspection and repair of runway equipment.
AQ7: Experience in the inspection and repair of refuelling equipment.
AQ8: Experience working on small engines (including but not limited to assault boats, chain saws, augers etc.).
AQ9: Experience in supervision.
AQ10: Experience in the transportation of dangerous goods.

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.

Conditions of employment

- Eligibility and willingness to obtain and maintain Departmental Driver’s Licence (DND 404).
- Must wear Personal Protective Equipment.
- Various security requirements including Reliability Status and Level II Secret.
- Ability to safely perform a variety of physically demanding tasks including lifting up to 35lbs.
- Willing and able to work overtime as required.
- May be required to work standby recovery duties on a rotating basis.
Depending on the position to be staffed, one or more of the following will be required:
- Must maintain a valid and unrestricted driver’s license issued by the Province of Ontario for Class “G” vehicles or other provincial or territorial equivalent.
- Must maintain a valid and unrestricted driver’s license issued by the Province of Ontario for Class “A” vehicles with airbrake endorsement (Z) or other provincial or territorial equivalent.
- Eligibility and willingness to obtain and maintain current membership at the Ontario College of Trades as a fully licenced 310T Truck and Coach Technician.
- Eligibility and willingness to obtain and maintain current membership at the Ontario College of Trades as a fully licenced as 310S Automotive Service Technician.
-Eligibility and willingness to obtain and maintain current membership at the Ontario College of Trades as a fully licenced as 421A Heavy Duty Equipment Technician.

NOTE: Essential qualifications must be met. Asset qualifications, operational and organizational requirements may also be used in selecting the candidates. The conditions of employment must be met and maintained. An oath will be administered for external appointments.

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

If applicable, please identify the following on your application: substantive group and level; employment status; Personal Record Identifier (PRI).

Interviews may be conducted.

Applicants are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice and are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Accommodations: in order to ensure that you are assessed in a fair and equitable manner in the next stages, please advise us if you require accommodation measures.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; only candidates who will be considered further in this process may be contacted.

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.