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.
📢 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 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.
To ensure the integrity of the selection process, the content and questions of the assessment must remain confidential. Please do not discuss or share the assessment content with anyone, including other candidates. You must complete the assessment, including screening questions, by yourself, without the help of others, including the use of unapproved internet resources and artificial intelligence (such as ChatGPT or any other forms of artificial intelligence). Plagiarism and the use of artificial intelligence is strictly prohibited throughout the entire process and suspected non-compliance will be investigated. Any violation may result in potential consequences which could include your elimination from this selection process
If at any point in this process or upon qualifying in this process, your Values and Ethics do not align with that of the Department of National Defence and Canadian Forces Code of Values and Ethics and Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector, you will be eliminated from further consideration in this process
Not limited to:
• Operate MSE(Mobile Support Equipment) including tractor trailer, highway cruiser, staff car and 5 ton.
• Troubleshoot and perform cyclical maintenance on equipment in accordance with provided direction and technical manuals.
• Maintain MSE cleanliness and readiness.
• Report all defects in accordance with policy.
• Perform all runs. Mail, LPO(Local Purchase Orders), MDR(Medical Dental Run), CMTT(Central Materiel Traffic Terminal), SMD(Scheduled Materiel Distribution) Trenton, SMD Montreal.
• Support unit requests. (Bus runs, tractor runs, freight runs, vehicle delivery).
• Work both independently and within small team environments.
• Understand and follow all policies related to MSE Operation.
• Work environments include both indoor and outdoor during all weather elements.
• Ensure all trip tickets and trip related paperwork is filled out accurately and handed in in a timely manner.
An approximate breakdown of time is as follows:
70% on the road operating MSE;
20% in a workshop completing maintenance, cleaning ; and
10% on a computer for admin and paperwork
The Department of National Defence (DND) is one of the largest federal government employers, offering over 70 types of civilian career opportunities. DND's role is to provide services and support to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad. The civilian workforce is an essential part of the Defence Team. Your knowledge and expertise contribute to the overall mission. In this regard, the department fosters a work environment where you have opportunities to learn, to develop your talents, to progress in your career and have job satisfaction over the long-term.
The initial intent of this process is to offer 3 full time indeterminate positions.
A pool of partially or essentially qualified candidates may be established through this process and used to staff identical or similar positions with various employment tenures (temporary and permanent), operational requirements, and conditions of employment at the Department of National Defence.
By applying to this process, you consent to your personal application-related information being shared with other government departments interested in staffing similar positions.
Positions to be filled: 3
Your résumé.
OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
Possession of a valid unrestricted Class 1 (Class A in Ontario) driver’s license with air brake endorsement (Class Z in Ontario).
Possession of a valid unrestricted Class 2 driver’s license (Class C in Ontario) valid in the province of work.
Note: Restriction number one (glasses) is not applicable.
EXPERIENCE
Experience in operating tractor-trailers, 5 ton cargo trucks, or buses.
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
ASSET EDUCATION
Secondary school diploma.
ASSET OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
Certification in one or more of the following:
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods
• Forklift Certification
• Other certificates related to the position
ASSET EXPERIENCE
- Experience in long haul driving.
- Experience in performing operator inspection and maintenance on one or more of the following commercial vehicles: 49 Passenger Buses (minimum size), 5 Ton Cargo trucks, Tractor-Trailer combination vehicles.
- Experience in the transportation of dangerous goods.
- Experience operating powered Materiel Handling Equipment.
- Experience in handling and tying down loads on vehicles or trailers.
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite applications, such as, Excel, Word and Outlook.
- Experience working with DND transportation policies.
- Experience using load chart regulations.
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
Operational Requirements may vary or be exchanged with Conditions of Employment, depending on the position to be filled. These may include:
- Willing and able to wear CSA approved safety footwear and other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as directed.
- Willing and able to work in inclement weather conditions.
- Willing and able to work standby, overtime and occasionally on weekends and holidays.
- Must be willing to work a shift schedule.
- Willing and able to perform physically demanding tasks including safely lift and carry 25 kg, bending, climbing stairs and climbing into heavy equipment.
- Willing and able to be mobile within various areas of responsibility, depending on the position being staffed.
- Willing and able to attend employer directed training.
- Willing and able to obtain and retain a DND 404.
- Willing and able to maintain and produce a driver’s log book.
Reliability Status security clearance
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Must be willing to obtain and maintain a DND Driver's Licence (DND 404).
- An acceptable* driver's abstract provided within 30 days of request, dated no earlier than 30 days prior to the request.
*Acceptable as determined by management.
- Must wear CSA approved safety footwear and other personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks including safely lift and carry 25 kg, bend, climb stairs and climb into heavy equipment.
- Must be willing and able to work a shift schedule.
- Must be willing and able to work overtime as authorized.
- Must be willing and able to work in inclement weather conditions.
-Strict adherence to the Department of National Defence and Canadian Forces Code of Values and
Ethics, Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector, Directive on Conflict of Interest, and Defence
Administrative Orders and Directives (DAOD) 7021-1, Conflict of Interest.
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.
↪ 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.
▶ Top down selection may be used during any stage of the selection process.
↪ Please note that achieving the pass mark on any of the assessments used does not mean you will move forward in the selection process. Management may decide to use a score that is higher than the pass mark on any of the evaluations used throughout the selection process. Management may also decide to use top-down selection at any stage of the 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.
▶ 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.
▶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
↪You may be contacted and asked to submit information or be further assessed
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.