Heavy Equipment Operator

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Assessment accommodation

The Department of National Defence (DND) is the largest federal government employer, offering over 70 different types of civilian career opportunities. DND's role is to provide services and support to the Canadian Forces (CF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad. As a civilian employee, you will be an essential part of the Defence Team. In this regard, the department fosters a work environment where employees have opportunities to grow, to learn, to progress in their careers and have job satisfaction over the long-term.

Intent of the process

This process is to create an anticipatory pool for many seasonal indeterminate positions for the upcoming Winter 2021/2022. However, there is a possibility of a short employment to close the Winter 2020-2021 period.

The seasonal period usually start from end of October until mid-April, the period may vary every year depending the weather.

Positions to be filled: 5

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:

OC1 - Valid Class 1E driver’s license issued by the Province of New Brunswick or the equivalent in another province.

OC2 - Provincial Air Brake certification.

EXPERIENCE:
• Experience in the operation of a dump truck.
• Experience in the operation of a front-end loader.
• Experience in the operation of a grader.
• Experience in snow and ice removal equipment.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

ABILITY:
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to perform inspection and maintenance on vehicle to include replacement of cutting edges, cleaning equipment, movement of parts and other physically demanding periodic work.

Must undergo Practical Equipment testing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
• Working Effectively with Others
• Demonstrating Integrity and Respect
• Showing Initiative and being Action-Oriented
• Thinking things through

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

EDUCATION:
• Secondary school diploma

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in operating a backhoe.
• Experience in operating a bulldozer.
• Experience in operating an excavator.
• Experience in operating a refueling tender.
• Experience in operating Material Handling Equipment. (Forklift)

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

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.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Must maintain a valid Class 1E driver’s license issued by the Province of New Brunswick or the equivalent in another province.
• Must be able to obtain and retain a DND 404 to include Air Brake Endorsement.
• Must provide a valid driver’s medical.
• Must provide a driver’s abstract.
• Must wear CSA approved safety footwear and other personal protective equipment.
• Must be able to work shift work as required.
• Must be able to work overtime as required.
• Must be able to work on callbacks.
• Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions.

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

All job applications must be submitted through the www.canada.ca/governmentjobs.ca site. Only online applications will be considered. You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

PLEASE NOTE: For this selection process,our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results, and sending invitations for written tests and interviews). Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, 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.