Duties▶Duties - Both Streams
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.
▶Duties Stream 2 - Lead Hand Technician
Leading a team of Technicians as a working team member. Assigns and explains work, helps workers solve problems by providing detailed instructions and demonstrations, and motivates the team to meet specific quality and quantity standards.
Provides input to the Post Garage Manager on performance appraisal reports and training plans for other Technicians in the area of technical competency.
Intent of the process
The intent of this process is to fill two indeterminate GL-VHE-10/SP-VM-10 vacancies in Newmarket, Ontario. One for a Senior Automotive Technician and one for a Lead Hand Technician. A pool of candidates may be established to staff same or similar positions at various locations and various tenures.
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.
A secondment, assignment or acting appointment requires approval of your supervisor.
Indeterminate employees at the same group and level or equivalent will be considered for deployment. If no deployment is made, applicants from other groups and levels will be considered in the advertised appointment process.
Important messages
📩Please note that for this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail. 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.
❗All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence and telephone conversations, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.
🚩Original proof of your education will be requested and must be provided during the selection process in order to verify that candidates meet the education requirement. Candidates who are unable to provide proof that they meet this essential qualification as requested may be eliminated from the process. Also note, if the name on your education credentials does not match the name on your current photo identification, you will need to provide proof of your name change. Education obtained outside of Canada must be evaluated. Please contact the International Credential Evaluation Services as soon as possible to initiate the evaluation process http://www.cicic.ca/
🏢In the context of the RCMP’s mandate, most positions are identified as onsite. Where feasible, as determined by operational requirements, flexible work arrangements (variable work week, flexible start and end times) or hybrid telework model (combination of onsite and offsite work) with a maximum of two days at home may be considered. The options may be discussed with the manager after an initial training period which requires a full time in office presence.
❗The Indigenous Career Navigators Program, among others, is designed to provide Indigenous peoples with advice and guidance through the application/hiring process. Indigenous peoples seeking individual support related to your application or during the assessment phase, please contact our RCMP Indigenous Career Navigator (ICN):
⭐In many selection processes the first step is screening. It's during the screening phase that the assessment board will decide whether your application will be considered further or will be rejected. Use the Screening Questionnaire wisely. By demonstrating how you meet the qualifications, you may better your odds at being considered further. You should consider using the STAR technique to answer: describe the Situation, the Tasks you were required to achieve, the Actions you took and the Results of your actions.
▪️Candidates may be assessed using one or more of the following tools: standardized tests, written exam, interview, simulation exercise and reference checks.
▪️A random and/or top-down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.
▪️Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.
▪️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.
⚠️Ethical Considerations: The use of AI (Artificial Intelligence) in assessments raises ethical concerns, such as data privacy and security, informed consent, and the potential for unintended consequences. We must uphold ethical standards and prioritize the wellbeing and rights of individuals involved in the assessment process.
In light of these concerns, it is forbidden to use artificial intelligence during the application and assessment process. We are looking for examples of your experience, and it must be described in your own words. The use of artificial intelligence may be investigated and result in serious consequences, including the rejection of your application.
By submitting this application, you acknowledge that you have read, understood and accept the confidentiality and integrity terms outlined above. You certify that you have completed this application independently without external assistance, and that you have neither plagiarized nor used AI. You understand the potential consequences to your application if you fail to comply with these requirements.