Mechanic

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SCREENING QUESTIONS
When submitting an application to this selection process, you will be prompted to answer screening questions concerning the essential education and experience qualifications. It is your responsibility to provide clear and concrete examples in your responses to each question, including when (from-to), where (occupational title, organization) and how you obtained your education and experience. It is recommended that you describe the experience examples in specific terms, providing sufficient details so that the Assessment Board can clearly understand. Describe the situation/task, the action you took, what you accomplished and/or what you learned. The content of your response must be supported by your resume as your responses to these questions will be used as a primary source of information and your resume will only be used to validate this information. Should you indicate in your response "please refer to resume" your application will be rejected. Lack of examples and details will result in your application being rejected as the Assessment Board will have insufficient information to determine if the requirement is met. Candidates must also demonstrate how they meet the asset qualifications (if applicable) by answering the online text questions.

OFFICIAL LANGUAGES
Candidates are entitled to participate in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Duties

Transport Canada is looking for a Mechanic in Churchill, Manitoba to perform preventative maintenance, inspections, repairs and overhaul various airport related equipment, vehicles, and diesel powered generating plants. The main responsibilities will be to maintain and overhaul all fixed and mobile gasoline and diesel powered equipment and carry out heavy, light and small engine repairs, operate various types of heavy and light equipment in order to assess their operating condition, and carry out welding and machinist duties in the course of maintenance and repair activities. In addition, the candidate will create a routine service schedule to ensure proper equipment maintenance and source materials and supplies as required. This position will also assist with airport Bird & Wildlife control as well as airport operations when necessary.

Work environment

The position will work directly at the Transport Canada owned Churchill Airport in Churchill, Manitoba. This position will work in a fully stocked mechanic’s bay and be part of a greater work unit at airport. The position will require the successful candidate to work both indoors and outdoors in all types of weather conditions.

Intent of the process

The immediate intent of this process is to fill 1 GL-VHE-09 position on a permanent basis.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established to staff similar positions with various tenures (indeterminate, term, deployment, assignment, secondment or acting opportunities) in Churchill, Manitoba within Transport Canada (TC).

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)

ED: A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and recent experience relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

OC: Possession of an interprovincial journeyman Heavy Equipment Repair Certificate.

EX1: Experience in diagnosing failure and in overhauling diesel and gasoline engines.
EX2: Experience in diagnosing failure and in overhauling hydraulic systems.
EX3: Experience in working with Microsoft Excel, Word Outlook, and MS Teams
EX4: Experience in reading and comprehension of complex mechanical, electrical and hydraulic control drawing.

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

AEX1: Emergency Response experience.
AEX2: Experience using third party contracting/procurement.
AEX3: Experience in airport winter operations.
AEX4: Experience in airport Bird & Wildlife control.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

K1: Knowledge of trouble-shooting techniques and practices.
K2: Knowledge of shop mathematics.

C1: Demonstrative integrity and respect
C2: Thinking things through
C3: Working effectively with others
C4 : Showing initiative and being action-oriented

A1: Ability to prepare detailed technical reports.
A2: Ability to use and provide instruction on the safe use of tools and equipment necessary for the work of the position.
A3: Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

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

AK1: Knowledge of the organization and functions of Transport Canada and in particular the airports group.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Willingness and ability to wear CSA approved safety footwear and other personal protective equipment (PPE).

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Successful completion of pre-employment medicals and periodic medicals is required.
Airside Vehicle Operator’s Permit (AVOP)
Restricted Operator Certificate – Aeronautical (ROC-A).
Minimum Class 3 driver’s license with air brakes endorsement.
Availability and willingness to work overtime, evenings, weekends, holidays.

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
Communication with candidates for this process will be via email/PSRS. It is your responsibility to ensure accurate contact information is provided (and updated as required) and accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally: All written and verbal communication obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, will be used to evaluate the candidates. For instance, e-mails, phone calls, phone messages, screening questions, résumés and/or interview (but not limited to).

Time sensitive correspondence may be transmitted via email and it will be the candidate's responsibility to ensure they check their email regularly. Failure to respond to communications may result in elimination from this process.

ASSESSMENT - GENERAL INFORMATION
Random selection, invoking asset qualifications may be used in conjunction with other volume management strategies that can be applied at any stage in the staffing process.

Candidates may be assessed using various methods, such as, but not limited to: submission of a video for screening purposes, written exam, phone, individual and/or group interview(s), simulation exercise and/or reference checks. Candidates may be required to make an oral presentation.

ASSESSMENT – REFERENCE CHECKS
Those selected for assessment should be prepared to provide the names and contact information of recent references (recent is defined as within the last 2 years):

References must be available, have an in-depth knowledge of your work/projects, and must be able to answer specific questions pertaining to your experience, achievements and strengths.

References that are not reachable and/or not available are lowering the candidates’ chances to be found fully qualified and be considered for appointment. When providing names of references, it is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure they are available to respond in a timely manner.

ASSESSMENT – RESCHEDULING
Rescheduling will only be dealt with on a case-by-case basis. Supporting documentation will be required at the time of your request to be rescheduled.

Possible reasons for alternate assessment dates:
· Medical reason with doctor's certificate;
· Death in the immediate family;
· Professional obligation (proof required);
· Confirmation of pre-approved travel plans; or
· Religious reasons.

ASSESSMENT – TRAVEL EXPENSES
Candidates will be responsible for travel expenses related to evaluation purposes.

ISOLATED POST ALLOWANCE:
In addition to the hourly rate of pay, the positions in Churchill, MB are subject to an Environmental Allowance, Fuel and Utilities Differential, and a Living Cost Differential as per the Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive (https://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/d4/en)

Candidates will be required to provide proof of education as part of this selection process.

Candidates with foreign educational credentials are required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. You may consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials at www.cicic.ca for further information.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

Transport Canada was named one of Canada’s top employers in 2021 by Forbes.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, 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.