Technicians and On-the-Job Training Instructors (Various Trades)

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.

Work environment

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.

Intent of the process

There are positions immediately available in Oromocto, NB and Borden, ON.

A pool of partially or essentially qualified candidates may be established through this process and may be used to staff identical or similar positions at 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)

• EDUCATION -

A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives.

NOTE: The employer-approved alternatives to a secondary school diploma are:

A satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or

An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

• OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATIONS -

Weapons Technician:

Primary Leadership Qualification (PLQ) or equivalent

Weapons Technician Trade Certificate to Development Period 2 (DP2) (known as QL5) or higher

Automotive Technician:

Possession of a valid Provincial or Interprovincial Heavy Equipment Repair Certificate; or possession of a valid Truck and Transport Repair Certificate or accepted equivalent in the respective province of employment.

Materials Technician:

Primary Leadership Qualification (PLQ) or equivalent

Materials Technician Trade Certificate to Development Period 2 (DP2) (known as QL5) or higher

• EXPERIENCE -

Weapons Technician

Experience with the inspection, examination and repair of military weapons and equipment including components related to Light Armored Vehicles, Leopard tanks, Artillery Howitzers and small arms.

Automotive Technician:

Experience working with first, second and third line level repair in an Automotive or Heavy Equipment repair environment.

(This may include inspecting, diagnosing, repairing, replacing, rebuilding, or disassembling any part, component, or sub-component of the equipment or vehicle.)

Materials Technician:

Experience working as a Materials Technician

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

Various language requirements

English Essential

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

• COMPETENCIES -

Demonstrating integrity and respect

Thinking things through

Working effectively with others

Showing initiative and being action-oriented

Communication

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

• ASSETS -

Experience delivering training sessions

Experience supervising students or employees

Experience working as an instructor in a trade school, community college or military technical trade school.

Completion of Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) training

Completion of Workplace Hazardous Material Information Systems (WHMIS) training

First Aid and CPR Certification

Experience working with or teaching any of the following:

Quality Control/Out Inspection

Small engine repair

Marine Equipment

Automotive air conditioning systems

Busses/Highway Cruisers

Materials handling equipment

Special purpose equipment (ie Fire and Line Trucks)

Heavy Equipment Hydraulics

Diesel Engine Equipment

Experience following maintenance procedures for any of the following:

Standard Military Pattern vehicles (SMP)

Tracked and Wheeled Light Armoured Vehicles (LAV)

Militarized Heavy Equipment

Leopard Main Battle Tanks (MBT)

Completion of advanced training related to the Materials Technician Trade

Completion of advanced training related to the Weapons Technician Trade

Experience preparing weapons for storage

Experience providing support on a weapons range

Experience with using an engraving machine

(Note: Assets may be invoked as essential at any point during this selection process depending on the position to be staffed.)

• 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 following designated groups: women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and Indigenous Peoples.

Information on employment equity

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 workforce adjustment, affected indeterminate DND employees within the Aerospace Engineering Test Establishment (AETE - UIC 2671) at 4 Wing Cold Lake or within the British Army Training Unit Suffield (BATUS - UIC 7777) at Canadian Forces Base Suffield will be appointed or deployed to positions for which they are qualified ahead of other candidates.

• OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS -

Willingness and ability to work evenings, weekends and overtime as required

Willingness and ability to work in adverse conditions

Willingness and ability to travel as required

Ability to lift 50kg or more

Ability to obtain and maintain a DND 404 Drivers Permit

(Depending on the position to be staffed, one or more Operational Requirement may be invoked as a Condition of Employment.)

Conditions of employment

Reliability or Secret Security Clearance

Possession of a Driver's License valid within the province of employment

Willingness and ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when 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.

Our organization will only accept on-line applications for this opportunity. Please click "Apply online" to submit your application. 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.

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

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.

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the applicants. Your overall conduct and communications, including email correspondence, may be used in the assessment of qualifications and competencies.

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.

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.

Contact information