Airfield Maintenance Specialist

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SCREENING QUESTIONS
You will be required to demonstrate the essential qualifications (i.e. Education and Experience) for the initial screening by answering the online screening questions and on your résumé. 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 WHEN, WHERE, and HOW the qualification was met through substantiation by examples. Information on your described education and experience provided in the screening questions should be supported by your résumé. Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in your application being rejected from the process.

Your application will be used to assess the ability to communicate effectively in writing.

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

As an Airfield Maintenance Specialist in Churchill, Manitoba, you will work with your team to maintain the surfaces of the airfield in compliance with Transport Canada’s regulations. You will also conduct and daily field inspections, conduct AVOP (airside vehicle operator’s permit) enforcement, perform light routine building and equipment maintenance and assist with bird and wildlife control.

Work environment

Bring your knowledge, skills and work experience and come join our team at the Airport in Churchill, Manitoba! The position will work directly at the Transport Canada owned Churchill Airport in Churchill, Manitoba. This position will effectively contribution to the Airport’s daily operations 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-MDO-06 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.

Contact information for 2 references.

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

ED: secondary school diploma (Grade 12) or equivalent (GED) diploma

Degree equivalency

OC: Possession of a valid Manitoba Class 5 driver’s license, or equivalent.

EX1: Experience in heavy and light equipment operations (such as operating a loader, skidder, grader, mobile crane, hydraulic excavator, crawler tractor or industrial tractor).

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

AEX1 : Experience in performing routine building and facility maintenance.
AEX2 : Experience in winter snow removal operations.
AEX3 : Experience in performing runway field inspections.
AEX4 : Experience in applying anti-icing and de-icing chemicals to pavement surfaces.
AEX5 : Experience in bird and wildlife control methods, techniques and procedures.
AEX6 : Experience complying with Canadian Aviation regulations and airport safety management system.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Willingness and ability to obtain and maintain a Radio Operator’s Restricted Certificate (Aeronautical) within 1 month of employment.
• Willingness and ability to obtain a Manitoba Class 3 beginner’s license with air brakes endorsements within 6 months of employment.
• Willingness and ability to obtain and maintain a Possession and Acquisition License (PAL).
• Willingness and ability to obtain and maintain an Airside Vehicle Operator's Permit (AVOP) within 1 month of employment.
• Willingness and ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Willingness and ability to travel for training and to offsite work locations may be required.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

K1: Knowledge of general equipment operating procedures.
K2: Knowledge of general health and safety practices.

KLC1: Demonstrating integrity and respect
KLC2: Thinking things through
KLC3: Working effectively with others
KLC4: Showing initiative and being action-oriented.

A1: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A2: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A3: Ability to operate heavy and light equipment.
A4: Ability to safely use power hand tools.
A5: Ability to work in extreme weather conditions.

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

AK1: Knowledge of sub-arctic climate, geography and wildlife migration habits.
AK2 : Knowledge of basic computer skills ( i.e. Email and Word)

AA1 : Ability to carry out basic running maintenance and minor running repairs on heavy equipment.
AA2 : Ability to work with minimal supervision and make decisions.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

The Treasury Board Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination requires, as a condition of employment, that all employees of the core public service be fully vaccinated unless accommodated based on a certified medical contraindication, religion, or other prohibited grounds of discrimination under the Canadian Human Rights Act. If you are the successful candidate, we will require you, in accordance with this Policy, to fill out a vaccine attestation form before an offer of employment is extended.

Willingness and ability to successfully complete Transport Canada’s Airfield Maintenance Training Program.

Willingness and ability to work overtime, variable hours and weekends.

Willingness and ability to work stand-by on a rotational basis (If required, be able to report for duty normally within 30 minutes).

Successful completion of pre-employment medicals and periodic medicals is required.

Must wear CSA approved safety footwear and other personal protective equipment (PPE).

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). It is your responsibility to check both your jobs.gc.ca account and email account regularly to ensure that you do not miss any opportunities. Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent.

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
Reference checks will be sought.

An interview will be administered.

A test may be administered.

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.

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)

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

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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.