Heavy Vehicle Drivers / Heavy Equipment Operators

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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.

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❓ How does this work ❓

Step 1: Read the entire advertisement. If this opportunity sounds interesting and you believe you have what we're looking for, we want to hear from you! Click “Apply Online”.

Step 2: Tell us about yourself! We will ask you screening questions that we request you answer fully, as we won't be asking for your resume. However, we may contact you for additional information at a later date.

Step 3: We will carefully review all of your qualifications. If your talent matches what we need, 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

What do we offer?

At DND, we foster a work environment where employees have opportunities to grow, to learn, to progress in their careers and to have job satisfaction in the long term. As a civilian employee, you’ll enjoy:
- A career among a dynamic and dedicated team
- Opportunities for advancement
- A diverse, respectful and inclusive work environment
- A total compensation package including a competitive salary, health & dental benefits, pension plan and a variety of leave entitlements

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Intent of the process

The immediate need is to fill one indeterminate (permanent) GL MDO 05 position and one indeterminate (permanent) GL MDO 06 position in Victoria, BC. This process may be used to staff the same or similar positions with various tenures, language or security requirements in various DND locations across Canada.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

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

Possession of a valid unrestricted Class 1 (Class A in Ontario) driver’s license with air brake endorsement valid in the province of work.
Note: Restriction number one (glasses) is not applicable.

GL MDO 05:
Experience operating tractor trailers or highway passenger bus/school bus.

GL MDO 06:
Experience in operating heavy equipment with hydraulics such as a backhoe, grader or dump truck.

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

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

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

- Secondary school diploma
- Certification in one or more of the following:
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods
• Forklift Certification
• Heavy Equipment Certification Training
• Conflict Resolution
• Snow and Ice Ops
• Other certificates related to the position

Experience in long haul driving.
Experience in performing operator inspection and maintenance on one or more of the following commercial vehicles: 49 Passenger Buses (minimum size), 5 Ton Cargo trucks, Tractor-Trailer combination vehicles.
Experience in performing operator inspection and maintenance on heavy construction vehicles such as graders, bulldozers, backhoes, snow and ice equipment, etc.
Experience in the transportation of dangerous goods.
Experience in snow and ice removal operations or equipment.
Experience in basic road construction or road maintenance.
Experience using DND’s Fleet Management System.
Experience operating powered Materiel Handling Equipment.
Experience in handling and tying down loads on vehicles or trailers.
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite applications, such as, Excel, Word and Outlook.
Experience working with DND transportation policies.
Experience operating a crane.
Experience in supervision.
Experience using load chart regulations.

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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 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

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OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Operational Requirements may vary or be exchanged with Conditions of Employment, depending on the position to be filled. These may include:
• Willing and able to wear CSA approved safety footwear and other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as directed.
• Willing and able to work in inclement weather conditions.
• Willing and able to work standby, overtime and occasionally on weekends and holidays.
• Must be willing to work a shift schedule.
• Willing and able to perform physically demanding tasks including safely lift and carry 25 kg, bending, climbing stairs and climbing into heavy equipment.
• Willing and able to be mobile within various areas of responsibility, depending on the position being staffed.
• Willing and able to attend employer directed training.
• Willing and able to obtain and retain a DND 404.
• Willing and able to maintain and produce a driver’s log book.

Conditions of employment

• Various security (Reliability / Secret)
• 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
• Possession of a valid unrestricted Class 1 (Ontario Class A) driver’s license with air brake endorsement valid in the province of work.
(Note: Restriction 1, glasses is not applicable)
• Must be willing to obtain and maintain a DND Driver's Licence (DND 404).
• An acceptable* driver's abstract provided within 30 days of request, dated no earlier than 30 days prior to the request.
*Acceptable as determined by management.
• Must wear CSA approved safety footwear and other personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks including safely lift and carry 25 kg, bend, climb stairs and climb into heavy equipment.
• Must be willing and able to work a shift schedule.
• Must be willing and able to work overtime as authorized.
• Must be willing and able to work in inclement weather conditions.

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

↪ 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: your application, an interview, self-assessment, 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 or specific duties of the position;
✔ Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience;
✔ Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications;
✔ Organizational needs, including Employment Equity.

↪ 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.

❗ 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.