Motor Vehicle Senior Technician

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Assessment accommodation

Duties

Diagnoses and repairs RCMP Police vehicles and conducts vehicle safety inspections on light and heavy duty equipment. These vehicles may include inland water transport, all terrain vehicles, snowmobiles, motorcycles, mobile command posts, armoured vehicles, covert vehicles, training vehicles, regular police emergency vehicles and ERT special forces units equipped with diesel engines.

Performs level 3 maintenance repairs which includes installing and removing police emergency equipment and telecommunications equipment in accordance with RCMP policy and guidelines where they exist; identifies, reports and repairs potential health and safety issues related to the installation of equipment as it pertains to the operation of the vehicle. Plans, designs, modifies and fabricates specialty equipment, safety equipment and mounting equipment for police applications.

Occasionally as required performs level 1 and 2 maintenance repairs which includes diagnosing, servicing and repairing a diverse range of emergency equipment, including lighting and other specialty equipment. Performs preventative maintenance on equipment and unscheduled repairs. Mentors other technical positions in performing these functions.

Work environment

A CAREER NOWHERE NEAR ORDINARY!! The RCMP offers an exceptional career, letting you make a real difference in your community and your country. No other police force in Canada provides the levels of services and variety offered by the RCMP, as well as opportunities for continued learning and growth. As an employer of choice for over 26,000 men and women, the RCMP promises a career like no other. With over 140 years of tradition and service, the RCMP is Canada's national police service. Proud of our traditions and confident in meeting future challenges, we commit to preserve the peace, uphold the law and provide quality service in partnership with our communities.

Intent of the process

Indeterminate full-time position

A qualified pool of candidates will be identified and may be used to staff similar positions at the GL-VHE-10 group and level, for term, indeterminate, deployment, secondment, assignment and acting, at full or part time hours.

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)

Possession of a valid Interprovincial Red Seal Journeyperson Certificate as an Automotive/ Heavy Duty Service Technician

Recent (within the last two years) hands-on experience in repairing within the range of the Journeyman’s certification and/or direct experience in the field of first responder vehicle fit-up such as, Police, Ambulance and Fire.

Recent (within the last two years) experience installing electronic vehicle accessories

- Knowledge of diagnostic techniques and repair procedures for mechanical, electrical and electronic control systems of vehicles

- Knowledge of safety practices

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

- Ability to read and understand wiring schematics
- Ability to explain and demonstrate proper lifting techniques
- Ability to communicate in writing
- Ability to communicate orally
- Ability to organize work to meet deadlines

- Working effectively with others
- Thinking things through
- Showing initiative and being action-oriented
- Dependability

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

- Experience installing mobile communication equipment
- Experience in welding and metal fabricating techniques
- Experience using a computer for garage management programs and vehicle repair manuals

- Willing and able to travel by various modes of transportation (including commercial and light aircraft) up to and including remote locations
- Willing and able to work overtime

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Royal Canadian Mounted Police Enhanced Reliability Status

Possession of a valid Canadian Driver’s licence equivalent to a Class 5

A driver’s abstract with no more than 2 minor violations in the last 12 months*

*A copy of 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

For this selection process, we will communicate with applicants by e-mail. Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and ensure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CANDIDATE TO ENSURE ACCURATE CONTACT INFORMATION IS PROVIDED AND UPDATED AS REQUIRED.

Applicants are responsible for ensuring all information provided on their application is accurate and up to date at the time of application.

Volume Management strategies may be used.

An exam may be administered. An interview may be administered. Reference checks may be sought.

All applicants for positions within the Royal Canadian Mounted Police will be subject to a thorough security clearance process which includes an interview wherein questions may include (but not limited to), reference checks, previous employment, on-line activities, credit checks, alcohol and/or drug use.

Interested persons must meet each essential qualification to be appointed to the position. However, a person may be appointed to the position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements or organizational needs. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

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.