Civilian Ammunition Technician

Duties
♦ As a Civilian Ammunition Technician (CAT), you will have significant responsibility for the safety and operational status of ammunition and related equipment. You will be responsible for the maintenance, certification, and disposal of ammunition, explosives, and related items. This challenging role requires comprehensive knowledge and expertise in all facets of ammunition and explosives, including quality control and inventory management. Being a Civilian Ammunition Technician is a chance to contribute to the larger mission and make a real impact for the readiness and operations of the Canadian Armed Forces.

Work environment
🍁The Department of National Defence (DND) is entering a pivotal period of transformation and growth, driven by evolving national and global geopolitical priorities. This expansion reflects our commitment to strengthening Canada’s defence capabilities, modernizing operations, and advancing strategic initiatives.💼 As we rise to meet these evolving challenges, the Department of National Defence (DND) is seeking skilled and dedicated professionals to help shape the future of Canada’s defence. Several targeted recruitment initiatives are underway to attract diverse talent across a wide range of disciplines, enhancing our ability to deliver on strategic and operational objectives. 🌎The intent of this process is to build a dynamic pool of partially or essentially qualified candidates to fill current and future vacancies across DND’s operational landscape. Successful candidates may be considered for a range of meaningful opportunities that support our evolving mandate and contribute directly to Canada’s defence and security.Together, DND and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) form the largest and most complex organization in Canada. DND's role is to provide services and support to the CAF in their operations and missions at home and abroad. DND and the CAF work side-by-side to fulfill the Government of Canada’s mission to defend Canada and Canadians and contribute to international peace, security, and stability efforts.✨What do we offer?
At DND we foster a work environment where employees have opportunities to grow, learn, progress in their careers, and have job satisfaction over the long-term. You’ll enjoy:
✅ A career among a dynamic and dedicated team
✅ Opportunities for advancement
✅ A diverse, respectful, and inclusive work environment
✅ A total benefits package including a competitive salary, health and dental insurance plans, pension plan and a variety of leave entitlements

Intent of the process
✉ The intent of this process is to fill two (2) English essential positions on an indeterminate (permanent) basis. One (1) in Gagetown, New Brunswick and one (1) in Shilo, Manitoba.🔷A pool of partially or essentially qualified candidates may be established through this process and may be used to staff identical or similar positions with various employment tenures (temporary and permanent), language profiles, security requirements, and conditions of employment at the Department of National Defence.Please note that all positions are on-site, and candidates hired will be expected to work in person for the entire duration of scheduled hours.

Positions to be filled
2

Important messages
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.
🍁 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:
▶Department of National Defence and Canadian Forces Code of Values and Ethics
https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/benefits-military/defence-ethics/policies-publications/code-value-ethics.html
▶Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector
https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=25049
_______________________________________________________________ 📢 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. Please provide complete and thorough details of your education and experience. Do not assume that the screening board has any previous knowledge of your background, qualifications, or work history. *Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being screened out.
✅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.
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📢 OTHER INFORMATION:
▶Candidates must meet all essential qualifications, conditions of employment and be administered the Oath before being appointed to the position.
▶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 to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
▶Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
▶Our organization will only accept on-line applications. 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 to be staffed, appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria:
↪Additional qualifications, operational requirements, conditions of employment, organizational needs.
↪Varying degrees of breadth and depth of experience.
↪Asset qualifications may be invoked as essential.
↪Candidates may be contacted for additional information to be further assessed.
▶Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address that 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.

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Secret security clearance - To learn more about obtaining a security clearance through the Department of Defense personnel security screening processes, please use the following resource:
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/services/industrial-security/security-requirements-contracting/personnel-security-screening/processes/security-clearance-request.html

One or more of the following conditions of employment may be required, depending on the position being staffed. Additional conditions of employment, not listed below, could also be required. The complete list of conditions of employment will be communicated to candidates at the time of consideration for appointment for each position being staffed.
▶Must possess a valid provincial/territorial equivalent driver’s license.
▶Must be willing and able to obtain and maintain a valid DND 404 licence.
▶Must be willing and able to lift up to 25kg, without assistance, in compliance with safe lifting practices.
▶Must meet Health Canada medical requirements, in accordance with Treasury Board guidelines.
▶Must be willing and able to work in adverse weather conditions.
▶Must be willing and able to wear and use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), as directed.
▶Must be willing and able to work overtime on occasion.
▶Must be willing and able to travel as required.

▶ OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
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 on the above noted (DAOD) 7021-1:
🍁tps://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/benefits-military/defence-ethics/policies-publications/code-value-ethics.html
🍁https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=25049
🍁https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=32627
🍁https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/corporate/policies-standards/defence-administrative-orders-directives/7000-series/7021/7021-1-conflict-of-interest.html

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❗Essential qualifications are qualifications that you must meet in order to be considered for the position. This means that when you apply, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience listed below.
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▶ EDUCATION
A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives*.*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.

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▶ OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
Must have a minimum of a Civilian Ammunition Technician 2 (CAT 2) certification in accordance with the Civilian Ammunition Technician Accreditation Program;
OR
Completion of Military Ammunition Technician Trade Training QL5 or RQ-Cpl.

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▶ EXPERIENCE
Experience using Microsoft Office software such as Outlook, Word, or Excel.

▶ COMPETENCIES
C1: Demonstrating integrity and respect
C2: Thinking things through
C3: Working effectively with others
C4: Showing initiative and being action oriented
C5: Communication

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Applied / assessed at a later date

English essential

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▶ ASSET EXPERIENCE
AEX1: Experience in warehousing operations.
AEX2: Experience issuing, receiving, warehousing, and inspecting ammunition and explosives.
AEX3: Experience in the use of material handling equipment, mobile support equipment, and ammunition and explosives tools and equipment.
AEX4: Experience in disassembly, repair, modification, maintenance, testing, and calibration of ammunition and explosives.

▶ ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
The Department of National Defence is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive team that reflects Canada's population. To achieve a representative workforce, selection may be based on qualified candidates self-declaring as belonging to one or more of the designated groups: Indigenous Peoples, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and women.We encourage you to indicate if you belong to any of the designated groups when you apply.

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Selection may be limited to members of the following employment equity groups: Indigenous (Aboriginal) peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and women.

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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.

Learn more about preference to veterans.

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