Mechanical Technologist

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Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff one position on an indeterminate basis, with a linguistic profile of English Essential and an RCMP Top Secret security clearance

A pool of candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions within the RCMP in the National Capital Region on an indeterminate or specified period (including term, acting, or assignment) basis, with various linguistic profiles and various RCMP security clearances.

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.

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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)

A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives (see Note 1).

Note:
1.The employer-approved alternatives to a secondary school diploma are:
◦A satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or
◦An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Candidates who already meet both of the following criteria must be accepted as meeting the secondary school diploma requirement:
a.Candidates who have achieved a satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; and
b.Candidates who have been appointed or deployed for an indeterminate period to a position in the GT classification.

Degree equivalency

[EX1] *Significant *recent experience utilizing Computer Aided Design (CAD) software for the development of 3D designs of mechanical or electro-mechanical parts and assemblies.
[EX2] *Significant experience preparing and interpreting detailed mechanical design, fabrication or production drawings.
[EX3] Experience working with, maintaining, calibrating, or repairing various shop equipment, including but not limited to: CNC machines, manual machining, fabrication equipment, 3D printers, hand tools or power tools.
[EX4] Experience preparing project plans including time and costing estimates.

*For the purpose of this process, significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience that would normally be acquired over a period of three (3) years or more.
*For the purpose of this process, recent experience is defined as experience acquired within the last five (5) years

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

[AS1] Successful completion of a post secondary education program of at least two-years from a recognized Canadian institution in mechanical engineering technology or a related discipline.
[AS2] Certification as a mechanical engineering technologist from a Canadian certifying body.
[AS3] Experience using Solidworks CAD software.
[AS4] Experience performing vehicle maintenance, repairs or modifications.
[AS5] Experience leading a product development project from concept to production.
[AS6] Experience using metrology tools and equipment such as 3D scanners and coordinate measuring machines (CMM) and their software to conduct quality control or reverse engineering.
[AS7] Experience designing, building, or repairing basic electrical or electronic circuits.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

[KN1] Knowledge of research principles and practices
[KN2] Knowledge of manufacturing tools and processes
[KN3] Knowledge of the product development process
[KN4] Knowledge of mechanical design principles
[KN5] Knowledge of Design for manufacturability and assembly (DFMA) principles

[AB1 ]Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
[AB2] Ability to produce and interpret technical drawings, plans and reports
[AB3] Ability to provide technical advice to peers and clients

[PS1] Effective interpersonal skills
[PS2] Problem solving
[PS3] Meeting Clients Needs
[PS4] Team work
[PS5] Planning and organizing

Conditions of employment

Top Secret security clearance - 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.

Willingness and ability to travel

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

A written exam may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

Acknowledgement of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

You must provide proof of education credentials. If you obtained your degree outside Canada, it is your responsibility to demonstrate its equivalence, please take a look at the following link for more information: http://www.cicic.ca/383/foreign-credential-recognition.canada.

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.

Please identify clearly your substantive group and level and your employment status on your resume and/or application form.

If a qualified candidate has been selected and appointed on an indeterminate basis from the established pool, they will be removed from the pool. If a candidate is selected for a specified period (including term, acting, or assignment/secondment) appointment, they will remain in the pool for future offers.

Our means of communication with applicants is via e-mail. Please ensure to include a functional e-mail address, which will accept messages from unknown users (some e-mail systems block these types of e-mails). It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

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.