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Applications will be accepted online only. Please apply online at www.canada.ca/government-jobs. If you have a disability that prevents you from applying on-line please contact the hiring manager as identified on this poster.
Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). Candidates are strongly encouraged to check their email on a regular basis.
Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. We ask that you indicate your preference in your application.
The RCMP is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the four Employment Equity groups: women, Aboriginal Peoples, persons with disabilities, or members of visible minority groups. You will find the self-declaration form within the online job application.
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.
WHO ARE WE?
The RCMP is Canada’s national police service. In addition to Regular Members (police officers), the RCMP hires public service employees and civilian employees to carry out crucial operational and administrative functions.
The RCMP is committed to building a diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society and providing a safe and barrier-free workplace.
WHAT DO WE OFFER?
• Attractive compensation package:
o Fair wage
o Health/dental plans and a great pension plan
o Flexible working arrangements, vacation, medical and other types of leave to
achieve work-life balance
• Continuous learning and advancement:
o Access to various provincial and national employee networks
o Access to internal Virtual and in-person courses, conferences and workshops
o On-the-job training, in the form of coaching and mentoring
A pool of qualified candidates will be created and used to staff positions with various tenures (indeterminate, specified period, deployment and acting) within the RCMP in the various locations.
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.
Positions to be filled: 9
Your résumé.
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 automobiles and/or light trucks in an automotive repair shop
Recent (within the last two years) Experience installing electronic automotive accessories
Experience installing mobile communication equipment
Experience in welding and metal fabricating techniques
Experience using a computer for garage management programs and vehicle repair manuals
Recent hands-on experience and training on late model vehicles (internal combustion engine, hybrid, EV)
English essential
Information on language requirements
Knowledge of diagnostic techniques and repair procedures for mechanical, electrical and electronic control systems of vehicles
Knowledge of safety practices
Ability to read and understand wiring schematics
Ability to lift and move objects in a safe and proper manner
Written Communication
Oral Communication
Planning
Interpersonal Relations
Accountability
Client Orientation
Flexibility
Thinking things through
Showing initiative and being action-oriented
Demonstrating integrity and respect
Dependability
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
Willing to work outside and/or in inclement weather
Ability to stand, walk, manouver, and perform physical tasks for the entire duration of a normal work shift
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
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
Provide concrete examples related to the experience:
•Choose examples that illustrate a high degree of complexity and difficulty and have sufficient impact to allow you to illustrate the extent and depth of your experience.
•Examples should include the date or period when the situation occurred, the context, your role and the outcome.
•If you have talked about an experience within a team, separate your role from that of others.
Candidates will be required to show original proof of certification. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/.
The successful candidate will be required to provide original documentation of proof of Canadian Citizenship or permanent resident status prior to appointment. Other candidates may also be asked to provide this documentation at various stages in the selection process. The following documents will be accepted as proof: Provincial or territorial birth certificate; Naturalization certificates (issued prior to Jan. 1, 1947); Registration of Birth Abroad certificates (issued between Jan. 1, 1947 and Feb. 14, 1977); Certificates of Retention; Citizenship certificates; Permanent resident card.
The successful applicant will have to obtain an RCMP security clearance. The process also requires a Security/Reliability Interview, a field investigation in matters of credit/finances, education, employment, references, on-line activities, alcohol and/or drug use, etc.
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.