Heavy Equipment Operators

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?
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✅ Step 2: Tell us about you! 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 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.

Intent of the process

This inventory will be used to establish a candidate pool for filling current and future vacancies of similar positions with various tenures (term, indeterminate, seasonal, casual) at CFB Borden and can be used within the Department of National Defence.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Occupational Certification:
Possession of a valid AZ Driver’s License without restrictions from the province of Ontario or other provincial or territorial equivalent.

Experience:
Experience in the operation of a variety of heavy equipment, including but not limited to: Dump Truck, Grader, Tractor Trailer, Front End Loader and Bulldozer.

Experience performing operator inspections and daily maintenance on a variety of heavy equipment, including but not limited to: Dump Truck, Grader, Tractor Trailer, Front End Loader and Bulldozer.

Experience maintaining driver logs, defect sheets and other applicable documentation.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

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

Abilities:
Ability to operate a dump truck and a Front End Loader

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

Education:
Successful completion of secondary school education

Completion of Military or recognized Heavy Equipment Operator courses

Degree equivalency

Occupational Certification:
Possession of certification or completion of acceptable training in one or more of the following:
↪ Bulldozer
↪ Forklift
↪ Front-end loader
↪ Backhoe
↪ Excavator
↪ Crane
↪ Grader
↪ Tractor Trailer unit

Possession of a valid Certificate of Transportation of Dangerous Goods.

Possession of certification or completion of training in Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS).

Experience:
Experience working in snow and ice control operations.

Experience in the operation, instruction and examination of the following:
↪ A variety of vehicles including light commercial vehicles up to and including tractor trailers.
↪ Material handling equipment (MHE) carrier and other vehicles including attachments such as vehicle mounted cranes, winches, and various trailer configurations.

Experience training personnel on equipment operation, inspections and maintenance.

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

Information on employment equity

Organizational Needs:
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 Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members.

As a result of the relocation of a work unit at Aerospace Engineering Test Establishment (AETE) in 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alberta, the Department of National Defence is committed to providing access to other work opportunities for AETE- 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alberta employees. Employees of UIC 2671 – AETE- 4 Wing Cold Lake may be appointed or deployed to positions for which they are qualified ahead of other candidates.

As a result of the reduction of training activities at British Army Training Unit Suffield (BATUS), the Department of National Defence is committed to providing access to other work opportunities for BATUS employees. Employees of UIC 7777 – BATUS may be appointed or deployed to positions for which they are qualified ahead of other candidates.

Operational Requirements:
• Overtime may be required
• Shift work may be required.
• Call backs may be required
• Standby may be required
• Willing and able to work evenings, nights and weekends
• Willing and able to travel as required
• Must wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

• Eligibility and willingness to obtain and maintain a valid departmental driver’s licenses (DND 404).
• Able to safely perform a variety of physically demanding tasks including lifting up to 30 kg, climbing ladders, working on uneven surfaces, and sitting for periods of 4-5 hours on a daily basis.
• Possession of a valid AZ Driver’s License without restrictions from the province of Ontario or other provincial or territorial equivalent.

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

If there are limitations or special circumstances preventing you from submitting your application via the PSRS online portal, you must contact us and receive approval to apply via an alternate means PRIOR to the closing date.
▶ Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
▶ A variety of assessment tools may be used. This may include application screening, interviews, role play scenarios, written assessments, reference checks, board knowledge, interactions with internal staff during the process, etc.
▶ Top down selection may be used during any stage of the selection process.
▶ 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.
▶ 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.

📢 Please note that your overall conduct and communications, including email correspondence, throughout the entire process may be used in the assessment of qualifications and competencies.

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.

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