Materials & Textile Technician

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Are you the type of person who likes hands-on work? 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!

The Canadian Forces Base Winnipeg is looking for a General Labour Textiles Upholsterer to provide general labour support for textile fabric repair and manufacturing in order to support lodger organizations within the base. The work includes general labour, operation and maintenance of medium to heavy duty industrial sewing machines, manufacturing of canvas products and seat/cushion repair.

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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 an indeterminate basis.

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:
◾Completion of an accredited certification in upholstery and/or combination of education, training and experience; OR
◾ Completion of DP2/QL5 Mat Tech training provided by the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF).

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
◾ Experience in textile fabric repair and manufacturing.
◾ Experience in the operation and maintenance of medium to heavy duty industrial sewing machines and equipment associated with the textile upholstery trade.
◾ Experience carrying out procedures necessary in the upholstering and the manufacturing of canvas products, seat/cushion repair or equipment bags.
◾ Experience interpreting written instructions, drawings or technical specifications as they apply to the textile upholstery trade.

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

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

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

ASSET EDUCATION:
◾ First Aid Basics course

Degree equivalency

ASSET EXPERIENCE:
◾ Experience repairing military equipment such as tents, tarps and camp cots.
◾ Experience working or volunteering in a mixed civilian and military environment.

ASSET KNOWLEDGE:
◾ Knowledge of Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS).
◾ Knowledge of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
◾ Knowledge of safety practices and procedures within the textile upholstery trade.
◾ Knowledge of proper patch repair in tentage.
◾ Knowledge of ultrasonic cleaning techniques.

ASSET ABILITY:
◾ Ability to repair, inspect and seal test C4 Gas Masks.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:

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

Information on employment equity

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.

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
◾ Willingness and ability to work overtime including weekends.
◾ Willingness and ability to accept the risks associated with the nature of the work.
◾ Willingness and ability to wear CSA approved safety footwear and other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in compliance with safety regulations.
◾ Willingness and ability to travel for training and work purposes.
◾ Willingness and ability to engage in mandatory training.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

◾ 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.
◾ Must be able to wear CSA approved safety footwear and other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in compliance with safety regulations.
◾ Must be able to accept the risks associated with the nature of the work.
◾ Must be able to travel for training and work purposes.
◾ Must be able to engage in mandatory training.

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

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

↪ 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), work sample and publications, performance appraisals, reference checks and interactions with internal staff during the process and 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;

❗ 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.