Instructors Wanted! Join the Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineering School

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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

How does this work?

Step 1: Let us know you’re interested! 👍 Click “Apply online”.

Step 2: We want to learn about you! 😊 Submit a detailed resume and answer a few screening questions in the online application. Please be thorough in your responses!

Step 3: Matching! ✅ We will carefully review all of your qualifications. If your talent matches our needs we may contact you for further information or assessment.

Creating an environment where diverse perspectives are valued begins with self-declaration. Count yourself in and self-declare by identifying to which employment equity group(s) you belong to. In order to self-declare, please ensure to indicate this by checking off the appropriate box within the online application as part of the Employment Equity section.

Work environment

The Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineering School (RCEME) at CFB Borden, Ontario has various types of instructor positions, including:
- Vehicle Technician Instructor
- Materials Technician Instructor
- Weapons Technician Instructor
- Electronic-Optronic Technician Instructor
- General Technician Instructor

Job opportunities with the Department of National Defence (DND) can benefit you and your career in a number of ways by offering you valuable experience in a large and complex department.
✨Join us today!✨

What do we offer? 🍁

DND fosters a work environment where employees have opportunities to grow, learn, progress in their careers and have job satisfaction over the long-term. You’ll enjoy:

- A career among a dynamic and dedicated team;
- Opportunities for advancement;
- A diverse, respectful and inclusive work environment;
- A total benefits package including a competitive salary, health & dental insurance plans, pension plan and a variety of leave entitlements.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to fill one indeterminate position as a Vehicle Technician Instructor in Borden ON. However, this process may be used to staff the above or similar positions, with varying tenures, language, security or location.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience related to the position being staffed (Instructor)

Degree equivalency

Recent and significant* experience in at least ONE of the following:
1 - use of advanced tooling such as alignment machines, training boards for Anti Braking System (ABS), Traction Control System (TCS), Supplement Restraint System (SRS), fuel management, and other such systems;
2 - Weapons repair (inspection, calibration, repair and maintenance);
3 - Fabrication and repair, including welding and machining on sheet metal and textiles;
4 - Electronics and optical instrument repair (inspection, calibration, repair and maintenance);
5 - Working in a repair/fabrication shop (as a mechanic, machinist, fabricator, etc.).

*Recent and significant is defined as approximately five years of experience gained within the previous seven years

Experience in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point.

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

Various language requirements
English Essential
Bilingual imperative BBB

Information on language requirements

Ability to deliver formal classroom training

Working effectively with others
Thinking things through
Showing initiative and being action oriented
Demonstrating integrity and respect
Flexibility
Leadership
Communication

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

The following qualifications could be considered essential for some positions. Please CLEARLY indicate in your screening answers if you have any of the following:

Specific to Vehicle Technician Instructor:
• Possession of a Red Seal certificate, Journeyperson Equivalent, or military qualification in one of:
- Automotive Service Technician;
- Heavy Duty Equipment Technician;
- Industrial Mechanic;
- DP2/QL5 Military Vehicle Technician or DP2/QL5 Technical/Mechanical equivalents from the RCN or RCA

Specific to Weapons Technician Instructor:
• Weapons Technician Trade Certificate to Development Period 2 (known as QL5)
• Weapons Technician Trade Certificate to Development Period 3 (known as QL6)
• Qualified in the following Weapons Technician Specialties Specification (SS):
- SS Howitzer Light Towed LG1 Mark 2 Qualification;
- SS Leopard 2 Weapons Maintenance Qualification;
- SS 155mm M777 Lightweight Towed Howitzer Armament Maintainer Qualification;
- SS Precision Weapon Maintainer; and
- SS High Security Containers and Locking Devices Technician

Specific to Materials Technician Instructor:
• Journeyperson certificate in welding OR training and experience in repair and fabrication using SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, and oxy-acetylene welding and cutting repair and fabrication.
• CWB Certified Welding Supervisor.
• Journeyperson certificate as a sheet metal worker OR training and experience with sheet metal repair and fabrication.
• Certificate as an Industrial sewing machine operator OR training and experience in industrial sewing repair and fabrication.
• Experience in painting and autobody repair.
• Qualified Materials Technician Development Period 2 (known as QL5).
• Qualified in the following Materials Technician Specialties Specification (SS):
- SS Advanced Welding Qualification;
- SS Advanced Machining Qualification OR equivalent; and
- SS Sea Container Inspector Qualification, a valid IICL certification OR equivalent.

Specific to Electronic-Optronic Technician Instructor:
• Electronic-Optronic Technician Trade Certificate to Development Period 2 (known as QL5).
• Electronics related diploma.
• Qualified in the following Materials Technician Specialties Specification (SS):
- SS Mobile Air Conditioning; and
- SS Leopard 2 Electronic-Optronic Maintenance.

Experience teaching in an Adult educational environment.
Experience teaching in a military school or training centre.
Experience with the Defence Resource Management Information System (DRMIS).
Experience working or volunteering in a mixed military/civilian environment.
Experience participating in course design and development activities.

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

The Department of National Defence is committed to providing an environment where justice, fairness and the elimination of barriers helps build a skilled, diverse and representative workforce reflective of Canada. We welcome diversity in all its forms, promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply. Please note that preference for hiring may first be given to candidates who are members of the above mentioned designated groups.

Information on employment equity

In support of Strong, Secure, Engaged (SSE) initiative #24, consideration may be given to the spouses or common-law partners of CAF members.

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OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Willing and able to work in a field environment.
Willing and able to work overtime.
Willing and able to stand for lengthy periods of time while instructing/training and move a variety of training aids some of which can be heavy (i.e. automotive parts, test equipment, large tools).
Willing and able to climb on, under and inside vehicles and equipment when demonstrating techniques.
Willing and able to instruct in a workshop environment.
Willing and able to wear and utilize Personal Protective Equipment.
Willing, able and eligible to obtain and maintain Departmental Driver’s Licence (DND 404).
Willing and able to work in harsh environments (outdoors, cold, hot, dust, and noise).
Possession of a valid and unrestricted driver's license.

Depending on the position(s) being staffed, some additional Conditions of Employment and/or Operational requirements may be required. If this is the case, we will communicate with qualified candidates to inform of any additional Operational Requirements or Condition of Employments in order to determine interest for these opportunities and assess/confirm whether these additional requirements are met.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

• Possession of a valid and unrestricted driver’s license.
• Willing, able and eligible to obtain and maintain Departmental Driver’s Licence (DND 404).
• Willing and able to wear and utilize Personal Protective Equipment.
• Willing and able to work in a field environment.
• Willing and able to work overtime.
• Willing and able to stand for lengthy periods of time while instructing/training and move a variety of training aids some of which can be heavy (i.e. automotive parts, test equipment, large tools).
• Willing and able to climb on, under and inside vehicles and equipment when demonstrating techniques.
• Willing and able to instruct in a workshop environment.
• Willing and able to work in harsh environments (outdoors, cold, hot, dust, and noise).

Other information

↪ Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice

↪ All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.

↪Assessment: You may be assessed using one or more of the following tools: application, interview(s), role play scenarios, performance appraisals, reference checks, interactions with internal staff during the process or personal knowledge.

↪Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria:
✔ Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team;
✔ Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the specific duties of the position being staffed;
✔ Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience;
✔ Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications;
✔ Top down selection may be used during any stage of the selection process.

↪ Our organization will only accept on-line applications for this opportunity. Please click “Apply online” to submit your application. Should you have a disability or an exceptional circumstance that requires an alternative application method, please contact Stephanie for guidance.

↪ Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

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.