General Labour Non-Tradesperson Multi-Skilled / Field Support Technician

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Are you the type of person who likes working outside? The type of person who likes to work physically and have your skills put to the test? Well we have the perfect job for you!

DRDC is looking for a General Labour Non-Tradesperson Multi-Skilled / Field Support Technician to provide general labour support for field experiments conducted during Research and Development (R&D) testing at the CFB Suffield. The work includes general labour, minor construction, motorized equipment operations and technical support in the sustainment of infrastructure, laboratories, workshops and field test sites.

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How does this work?

Step 1: We want to learn about you! 👍 Click “Apply online”. Submit a detailed resume and answer a few screening questions in the online application. Please be thorough in your responses!

Step 2: Matching! ✅ We will carefully review all of your qualifications. If your talent matches our needs we may contact you for further information or assessment.

Work environment

Together, DND and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) form the LARGEST and most COMPLEX organization in Canada. DND's role is to provide services and support to the CAF in their operations and missions at home and abroad. DND and the CAF work side-by-side to fulfill the Government of Canada’s mission to defend Canada and Canadians and contribute to international peace, security and stability efforts.

What do we offer?

🍁 At DND we foster 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;
✅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.

Come and Join us!

Intent of the process

The objective of this process is to staff one (1) position on a permanent basis in Suffield, AB.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and used to staff similar positions with various tenures, various linguistic profiles and security profiles in Suffield, AB.

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 secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

🔸 Experience performing grounds maintenance services.
🔸 Experience as a semi-skilled worker in the field of carpentry, welding, electrical, plumbing, machining or metal work.
🔸 Experience in the operation of a wide range of mobile handling equipment (MHE)*, and mobile support equipment (MSE)**.

* Examples of MHE are transport equipment, positioning equipment, storage equipment, bulk handling equipment, platform trucks, etc.
** Examples of MSE are forklift, skid steer, 3-5 ton trucks, range land fire trucks, crane truck, scissor lift units, various trailers, snowplows, tractors, buses, etc.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

COMPETNCIES:

🔸 Showing initiative and being action-oriented.
🔸 Working effectively with others.
🔸 Communication.

Depending on the position being staffed:
- Additional qualifications may be added and deemed as either essential or asset
- Varying degrees of breadth and depth of experience may be deemed essential
- Equivalent qualifications may be considered

You may be contacted and asked to submit information or be further assessed.

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

ASSET EDUCATION:

🔸 Post-secondary training in a Trade or Technical field.
🔸 Training courses or certification in Industrial Safety such as WHMIS, General Construction & Industrial Safety, and Flammable Gases & Liquids (POL) Safety.
🔸 Training courses or certification in the operation of mobile handling equipment and mobile support equipment.

Degree equivalency

ASSET EXPERIENCE:

🔸 Experience working or volunteering in a mixed civilian and military environment.
🔸 Experience in minor electrical/mechanical repairs.
🔸 Experience in handling hazardous materials.

Depending on the position being staffed:

- Additional qualifications may be added and deemed as either essential or asset
- Varying degrees of breadth and depth of experience may be deemed essential
- Equivalent qualifications may be considered

You may be contacted and asked to submit information or be further assessed.

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 will first be given to candidates who are members of the above mentioned designated groups.

*The term “Aboriginal” is used within this job advertisement as it relates to the Employment Equity Act and other legislative frameworks. The term “Indigenous” is used where possible, in alignment with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

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

Information on employment equity

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

🔸 Willing and able to spend significant time in the field in support of field trials in varying weather conditions.
🔸 Willing and able to work overtime including weekends.
🔸 Willing and able to engage in mandatory training.
🔸 Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver’s license.
🔸 Willing and able to obtain a DND 404 operator’s permit.
🔸 Willing and able to wear CSA approved safety footwear and other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
🔸 Willing and able to lift and carry heavy items up to 20.5Kg (45lbs) in accordance with general safety practices.
🔸 Willing and able to complete a pre-approved Health Canada medical assessment (Category 3).
🔸 Willing and able to perform a variety of physical tasks, including but not limited to, standing, climbing, walking, lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, grasping, reaching, stooping, crouching, and sitting.

Depending upon the position to be staffed additional operational requirements may be added.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

🔸 Must work overtime including weekends.
🔸 Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver’s license.
🔸 Eligible and willing to obtain and maintain a DND 404 Drivers License.
🔸 Must wear CSA approved safety footwear and other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
🔸 Must lift and carry heavy items up to 20.5kg (45lbs) in accordance with general safety practices.
🔸 Must perform a variety of physical tasks.
🔸 Must have completed an Health Canada medical assessment category 3.

🔸 All employees of the core public administration are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless accommodated based on a medical contraindication, religion, or another prohibited ground for discrimination as defined under the Canadian Human Rights Act and attest to their vaccination status.

Depending upon the position to be staffed additional conditions of employment may be added.

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

1. Top down selection may be used during any stage of the selection process.

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

3. Assessment: You may be assessed using one or more of the following tools: application, interview(s), work sample and publications, performance appraisals, reference checks and interactions with internal staff during the process and personal knowledge.

4. Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria:
a) Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team;
b) Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the specific duties of the position being staffed;
c) Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience;
d) Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications;
e) Organizational needs, including Employment Equity

5. On October 6, 2021, the Government of Canada announced details of its plans to require vaccination across the federal public service.

As per the new Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for the Core Public Administration Including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, federal public servants in the Core Public Administration and members of the RCMP must attest to their vaccination status. The requirement for employees to be fully vaccinated applies whether they are teleworking, working remotely or working on-site. This is a condition of employment and it applies to indeterminate (permanent), determinate (term), casual, and student hiring. Should you reach the point in the selection process where it is necessary to verify terms and conditions of employment then the hiring manager or a human resources representative will contact you in order to complete an attestation.

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.