Automotive Service Technician

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Assessment accommodation

PLEASE NOTE:
All applicants for positions within the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) 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.

For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening and assessment purposes. Applicants 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.

All job applications must be submitted through the GC Jobs Web site (www.jobs.gc.ca). No job application submitted by email will be accepted.

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)

EDUCATION:
• A professional studies diploma in automobile and heavy vehicle mechanics or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience linked to the position’s functions

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
• Possession of a Journeyman’s Certificate as an Automotive OR Heavy Duty Technician

EXPERIENCES:
• Recent (within the last two years) hands-on experience in repairing automobiles and/or light trucks in an automotive repair shop
• Experience in the maintenance, inspection and repair of vehicle components (e.g. suspension systems, drive train, brakes, etc.)
• Experience in placing orders for required replacement parts

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
• Knowledge of diagnostic techniques and repair procedures for mechanical, electrical and electronic control systems of vehicles
• Knowledge of good safety practices

ABILITIES AND SKILLS:
• Communication
• Ability to organize work to meet deadlines or emergencies
• Ability to make recommendations

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES:
• Good interpersonal relationships.
• Reliability
• Initiative
• Judgement

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience in supervising a maintenance repair shop
• Experience in using mechanical workshop exploitation system
• Ability to use Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
• Possession of a valid class 3 Quebec driver’s license

OPERATIONALS REQUIREMENTS:
• Ability and willingness to work overtime as needed
• Ability to lift and carry heavy material (up to 40 kg)

Conditions of employment

• RCMP Reliability Status security clearance
• Possession of a valid class 5 Quebec 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

ASSESSMENT:
A situational exercise may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Should your responses to the screening questions contain insufficient details to demonstrate that you meet the screening criteria, your application may not be given further consideration in this process. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.

Please note that your overall conduct during your communications, including e-mail correspondence, throughout the entire process may be used in the assessment of qualifications and competencies.

You must provide proof of your education credentials. If you were educated
outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. For more information, please click on "Degree Equivalency" in the Education section above.

OFFICAL LANGUAGES :
Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

OTHER INFORMATIONS:
Acknowledgement of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact selected candidates when the pre-screening process has been completed.

Candidates will be required to pay for all travel and relocation expenses related to this process, including travel expenses for assessment purposes where applicable.

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.