Inventory for various Mechanic positions – Jump-start your career with DND today!

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

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

📢 How does this work?

✅ Step 1: Read the entire advertisement. Want to join our team? Let us know you’re interested! Click “Apply Online”

✅ Step 2: Tell us about yourself! Attach your resume and answer the screening questions in the online application.

✅ Step 3: We will carefully review all of your qualifications. If your talent matches one of our immediate or upcoming opportunities 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. 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

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
✅ 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

This inventory will be used to fill immediate and future vacancies with various employment tenures (temporary and permanent), language profiles, security requirements, and conditions of employment.

Some examples of positions that may be staffed with this process are:
↪ Vehicle Equipment Mechanic
↪ Automotive/Heavy Duty Mechanic
↪ Heavy Equipment/Vehicle Technician
↪ Marine Mechanic
↪ Section Supervisor

There are positions immediately available in:
↪ Greenwood
↪ Edmonton
↪ Cold Lake
↪ Petawawa
↪ Trenton
↪ Montreal
↪ Saint-Hubert
↪ St-Jean-Sur-Richelieu
↪ Valcartier
↪ Gagetown

Positions to be filled: 10

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

• Completion of two years of secondary school or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience

Degree equivalency

• Experience in the inspection and repair of gasoline and diesel engines or equipment
• Experience in trouble-shooting techniques and practices

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

OC1. Possession of a valid inter-provincial Red Seal as a Heavy Duty Equipment Technician, or military equivalent
OC2. Possession of a valid provincial or inter-provincial Journeyperson’s Certificate as an Automotive Service Technician, or military equivalent
OC3. Possession of a valid provincial or inter-provincial Journeyperson’s Certificate in Heavy Duty Mechanics, or military equivalent
OC4. Possession of a valid provincial or inter-provincial Heavy Equipment Repair Certificate, or military equivalent
OC5. Possession of a valid provincial or inter-provincial Truck and Transport Repair Certificate, or military equivalent
OC6. Possession of a valid provincial or inter-provincial Motorcycle & Power Equipment Technician Certification, or military equivalent
OC7. Possession of a valid provincial or inter-provincial certificate in Marine Mechanics, or military equivalent
OC8. Possession of Military Vehicle Technician QL5/DP2 Qualification
OC9. Possession of a valid unrestricted Class 5 provincial/territorial driver’s license
OC10. Possession of a valid unrestricted provincial/territorial driver’s license with Air Brake Endorsement
OC11. Possession of a valid provincial/territorial Vehicle Inspector Certificate Class 3 (or equivalent) with Air Brake endorsement
OC12. Possession of a valid 310T Truck and Coach Technician license (or equivalent)
OC13. Possession of a valid 310S Automotive Service Technician license (or equivalent)
OC14. Possession of a valid Pleasure Craft Operator’s certificate
OC15. Possession of a valid Marine Medical Certificate
OC16. Valid First Aid certification
OC17. Valid Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) certification
OC18. Valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification

AE1. Experience in the inspection and repair of a variety of Heavy Duty Equipment
AE2. Experience in the inspection and repair of gas and diesel powered automobiles
AE3. Experience in the inspection and repair of vehicle components (drive train, suspension systems, etc)
AE4. Experience in the repair and maintenance of military pattern vehicles
AE5. Experience in the inspection and repair of snowmobiles or All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
AE6. Experience in the inspection and repair of lawn maintenance equipment, chainsaws, trailers, or miscellaneous off-road vehicles
AE7. Experience in the inspection and repair of automotive air conditioning systems
AE8. Experience in the inspection and repair of firefighting equipment
AE9. Experience in the inspection and repair of runway equipment
AE10. Experience in the inspection and repair of marine diesel, gas engines, outboard engines and diverse marine equipment
AE11. Experience in diagnosing vehicle faults
AE12. Experience using diagnostic tooling
AE13. Experience in first, second and third level maintenance that includes but not limited to: inspection, diagnosis, repair, replacement, rebuilt, disassembly, calibration, adjustment, modification and re-assembly any parts, components and sub-component of the equipment / vehicle
AE14. Experience using an SAP based program (such as DRMIS) or Fleet Management Software
AE15. Experience mentoring technicians during on-the-job training
AE16. Experience working or volunteering in a mixed civilian and military environment

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

Various language requirements
English Essential
French Essential
Bilingual imperative

Information on language requirements

• Communication
• Demonstrating Integrity and Respect
• Working Effectively with Others
• Showing Initiative and Being Action Oriented
• Thinking Things Through
• Safety Oriented

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

• Ability to supervise
• Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to diagnose technical problems and to apply the right solutions

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

Information on employment equity

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ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:

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

↪ 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.

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OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

One or more of the following operational requirements may be required, depending on the position being staffed. Additional operational requirements could also be required, not listed below. The complete list of operational requirements will be communicated to candidates at the time of consideration for appointment for each position being staffed.

• May be required to work overtime when requested, sometimes with short notice
• May be required to work weekends and evenings.
• May be required to work standby recovery duties on a rotating basis.
• May be required to work on a mobile repair team
• May be required to travel outside the local area when required for tasking, training or technical conferences.
• May be required to work outside in inclement weather.
• May be required to work from heights.

Conditions of employment

One or more of the following conditions of employment may be required, depending on the position being staffed. Additional conditions of employment could also be required, not listed below. The complete list of conditions of employment will be communicated to candidates at the time of consideration for appointment for each position being staffed.

• Various security clearances – reliability, secret, or top secret
• Strict adherence to the values of the Public Service, DND, as well as the mandate of the Chief Professional Conduct and Culture (CPCC)
• Possession of a valid unrestricted driver’s license in the province/territory of employment
• Possession of a valid and unrestricted driver’s license with Air Brake Endorsement in the province/territory of employment
• Eligibility and willingness to obtain and maintain a DND Driver’s License (DND 404)
• Possession of a valid provincial Vehicle Inspector Certificate Class 3 (or equivalent) with Air Brakes Endorsement in the province/territory of employment
• Eligibility and willingness to obtain and maintain relevant trade membership as a fully licensed Technician, as required by the position
• Must be willing and able to safely perform a variety of physically demanding tasks including lifting up to 50 lbs
• Must be willing and able to climb, stand, walk, lift, bend, pull and/or push, grasp, reach, stoop, sit and crouch for extended periods of time
• Must be willing and able to wear CSA approved safety footwear and other personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
• Must complete periodic departmental and trade training and/or upgrading as required

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.

▶ Each appointment from the inventory will be treated as distinct. Depending on the position being staffed:
↪ Additional qualifications, operational requirements and/or conditions of employment may be required
↪ Varying degrees of breadth and depth of experience may be deemed essential
↪ Asset qualifications may be invoked as essential qualifications

▶ 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;
↪ Organizational Needs.

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

▶ 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 us 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.

▶ 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.

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.