Airfield Maintenance Specialist

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

When submitting your application, you must clearly demonstrate in the screening questionnaire how you meet the education and experiences listed under ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS and the experiences listed under OTHER QUALIFICATIONS. Please describe using concrete examples HOW, WHEN and WHERE you have acquired these qualifications. It is not enough to just say that you have the required qualifications, or to list your current responsibilities. An effective approach would be to write a paragraph or two to show that you have the qualification required by ensuring the clarity and precision of details. Résumé may only be used as a secondary source to validate the qualifications
described. Comments such as 'refer to my attached résumé' will not be accepted and may result in your application being rejected.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one (1) position indeterminately.

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)

EDUCATION
High school diploma or an acceptable combination of education and experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Experience as an operator on various maintenance equipment such as: snow blowers, front loaders, farm tractors and dump trucks acquired through paid employment.

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

French essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
-Knowledge of operating and basic verification procedures related to various heavy equipment.
-Knowledge of safe working methods.

ABILITIES
-Ability to effectively execute maintenance related tasks in a zone controlled by radio communication.
-Ability to identify a malfunction of heavy equipment.
-Ability to work under pressure.
-Ability to communicate orally.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
-Work experience in an airport environment
-Work experience using heavy equipment for snow removal
-Possession of a firearms license
-Possession of a restricted radio-telephone certificate
-Possession of an Airside Vehicle Operator’s Permit (AVOP) to access runway areas (tracks, apron, tarmac)

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must successfully pass the restricted radio-telephone test.
Candidates must obtain an Airside Vehicle Operator’s Permit (AVOP) to access runway areas.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Candidates must satisfy to the conditions of a class 3 medical examination.

Candidates must possess a valid Quebec license, class 1 or class 3.

Candidates must meet the basic requirements to be eligible to obtain a firearms license.

Willing and able to perform physically demanding occupations, including heavy manual work, which require bending and lifting heavy loads (up to 30 kg);

Willing and able to work in variable weather conditions;

Willing and able to work in difficult environments (outdoors, cold, hot, dusty and noisy);

Willing and able to work overtime if necessary and work shifts, including evenings and weekends.

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

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent to applicants.

Candidates outside Public Service may have to pay for travel or relocation related to this selection process.

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.

You will have to provide proof of your education credentials and be avised to submit these documents later in the process. If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. This will enable you to provide proof of Canadian equivalency when applying for a job in the public service. The Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) assists persons who wish to obtain an assessment of their educational, professional,
and occupational credentials by referring them to the appropriate organizations. The CICIC can be contacted at www.cicic.ca

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.

All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service
Resourcing System (PSRS). Following are some of the benefits associated with
applying 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 verify the status of their applications, at any time.
- 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.
To submit an application on-line, please select the button "Apply Online"below.

Transport Canada will accept applications on-line only.

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

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 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.