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✅ 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 yourself! Attach your resume and answer the screening questions in the online application.
✅ Step 3: We will carefully review all 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. 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.
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 intent of this process is to fill one (1) term position (temporary) and two (2) positions on an indeterminate (permanent) basis in Cold Lake, Alberta.
Positions to be filled: 3
Your résumé.
A response to a text question addressing the following:
OC1: Possession of a Certificate in Automotive or Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanics from a recognized institution or industry, or management approved equivalent.
EX01: Experience working as a mechanic in the repair and maintenance of commercial automotive and heavy-duty equipment.
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
OR01: Willing and able to obtain a DND 404.
OR02: Willing and able to work in a workshop environment in enclosed/confined spaces with exposure to loud noises fumes and dust.
OR03: Willing and able to work both indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions.
OR04: Willing and able to travel outside the local area when required for tasking, training or technical conferences
OR05: Willing and able to work overtime as pre-authorized.
OR06: Willing and able to work from heights.
OR07: Must wear CSA approved safety footwear and other personal protective equipment (PPE)
OR08: Willing and able to work standby recovery duties on a rotating basis.
English essential
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COMPETENCIES
C01: Demonstrating integrity and respect.
C02: Thinking things through.
C03: Working effectively with others.
C04: Showing initiative and being action-oriented.
C05: Communication.
AEX01: Experience in the inspection and repair of a variety of heavy-duty equipment such as, but not limited to firefighting equipment, runway equipment, refueling equipment, etc.
AEX02: Experience using an SAP based program.
AEX03: Experience mentoring technicians during on-the-job training.
AEX04: Experience in the inspection and repair of gasoline and diesel engines and equipment.
AEX05: Experience in the inspection and repair of vehicle components such as, but not limited to; drive train, suspension systems, etc.
AEX06: Experience in trouble-shooting techniques and practices.
Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women
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Reliability Status security clearance
↪Willing and able to perform a variety of physical tasks for an extended period of time, including but not limited to, standing, climbing, walking, lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, grasping, reaching, stooping, crouching, kneeling, and sitting.
↪Willing and able to climb ladders and stairs, work on uneven surfaces, and work at heights.
↪Willing and able to get up from the floor and get down on the floor without assistance.
↪Willing and able to conduct repetitive tasks with either hand.
↪Willing and able to repetitively lift up to 15 kilograms
↪Willing and able to work indoors and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
↪Possession of a valid (unrestricted and non-graduated) Canadian provincial or territorial driver's license such as a Class 5 License in Alberta.
↪ 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.
↪ Copy and paste these links in your browser for more information: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/benefits-military/defence-ethics/policies-publications/code-value-ethics.html AND
https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=25049 AND
https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=32627 ANDhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/corporate/policies-standards/defence-administrative-orders-directives/7000-series/7021/7021-1-conflict-of-interest.html
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 GC Jobs 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.
▶ 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. (Copy and paste these links in your browser for more information: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/benefits-military/defence-ethics/policies-publications/code-value-ethics.html AND https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=25049)
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.