Technician Assistant

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

Applications will be accepted online only. Please apply online at www.canada.ca/government-jobs. If you have a disability that prevents you from applying on-line please contact the hiring manager as identified on this poster.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). Candidates are strongly encouraged to check their email on a regular basis.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. We ask that you indicate your preference in your application.

The RCMP is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the four Employment Equity groups: women, Aboriginal Peoples, persons with disabilities, or members of visible minority groups. You will find the self-declaration form within the online job application.

Work environment

Top reasons to work for Regina RCMP:
- Worry-free parking
- RCMP offers great benefits including sick leave, family-related leave, health/dental plans, and a great pension plan. For more information regarding benefits, please see the above link
- Free use of RCMP facilities such as the gym, pool, skating rink, and indoor track
- Located in West Regina, you’ll be a short distance from running paths and parks.

Intent of the process

Should a Civilian Member (CM) be found qualified and selected for appointment, the appointment will not result in a change of status to the Public Service (PS) category for the CM. Information regarding the CM appointment will be sent to all applicable candidates who are within the area of selection and participated in the advertised process.

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)

Experience working with motor vehicles, such as vehicle repair or maintenance, in a personal or work environment

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

Experience in installation of automotive accessories

Experience in installation of automotive electronic accessories

Experience using a computerized work order system

Experience in welding and metal fabrication techniques

Experience using computer spreadsheet software

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of vehicle terminology, systems and accessories

Knowledge of care and use of basic hand tools

Ability to lift and move objects, materials and equipment in a safe and proper manner.

Ability to complete basic vehicle maintenance checks

Prioritizing

Communication

Accountability

Client Orientation

Flexibility

Interpersonal Relations

Dependability

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

Willing and able to lift and carry objects

Willing and able to perform manual labour, such as shoveling snow or assisting with the installation of heavy equipment

Conditions of employment

Security clearance: RCMP Enhanced Reliability Status

Possession of a valid Canadian Driver’s Licence equivalent to a Saskatchewan/Alberta Class 5 Driver’s Licence

A driver’s abstract with no more than 2 minor violations in the last 12 months*
*The driver’s abstract will be requested during the assessment phase and may be requested again upon successful completion of the security clearance process for the successful candidate.

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

Provide concrete examples related to the experience:
•Choose examples that illustrate a high degree of complexity and difficulty and have sufficient impact to allow you to illustrate the extent and depth of your experience.
•Examples should include the date or period when the situation occurred, the context, your role and the outcome.
•If you have talked about an experience within a team, separate your role from that of others.

You will be required to demonstrate how you meet the education and experience criteria (essential and asset) for the initial screening, in answering online screening questions. We cannot make any assumptions about your experience. Simply saying you have the required qualifications or listing your current duties is not enough. The depth and breadth of experience of an applicant may be considered as part of screening or selection of a candidate, which is why it is recommended you quantify your experience. The screening questions are the primary source of information the screening board may use and your resume may only be used as a secondary source to verify information.

The successful candidate will be required to provide original documentation of proof of Canadian Citizenship or permanent resident status prior to appointment. Other candidates may also be asked to provide this documentation at various stages in the selection process. The following documents will be accepted as proof: Provincial or territorial birth certificate; Naturalization certificates (issued prior to Jan. 1, 1947); Registration of Birth Abroad certificates (issued between Jan. 1, 1947 and Feb. 14, 1977); Certificates of Retention; Citizenship certificates; Permanent resident card.

Testing/interviews will be conducted at the location of the employer's choice.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent. We thank all applicants for their interest in this position however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Candidates may be required to pay for all assessment and travel expenses.

Successful applicant is required to work in Regina, Saskatchewan. Telework or alternate work locations will not be an option.

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.