Armourer and Materiel Readiness Specialist

Duties
The Armourer and Materiel Readiness Specialist is accountable for delivering a client service pertaining to the issuance, tracking and control of armament to Parliamentary Protective Service (PPS) staff, ensuring the continued serviceability and readiness of armaments and other operational equipment, including specialized assets used across Parliamentary Precinct buildings. There is a responsibility for the operational implementation of the program on asset preventive and scheduled maintenance, as well as coordinating external maintenance and repairs with external suppliers. The incumbent is also responsible for contributing to supply chain operations and asset readiness to support PPS operations in the context special events on the Parliamentary Precinct.

Work environment
The Parliamentary Protective Service (PPS) is a separate and distinct organization not subject to the Public Service Employment Act. It has its own classification, compensation system, and staffing regime. Persons appointed to PPS continue to be part of the federal government and will receive the public service pension plan and public service insurance benefits plan.What we offer: • Paid Training
• Public service health, dental, and vision care insurance plans
• 35-hour standard work week
• Minimum 4 weeks of paid vacation
• Free on-site fitness facilities
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Flexible work schedules
• Centrally located in downtown Ottawa
• Proximity to O-Train Parliament Station and most of all main OC Transpo and STO bus lines

Intent of the process
The purpose of this recruitment and selection process is to establish a pool of qualified or partially qualified candidates to staff positions of various tenures. The pool may also be used in the future to staff similar positions within PPS.

Positions to be filled
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Important messages
Please visit PPS web site under Careers > Opportunities or at https://pps.parl.ca/ for guides that will help you prepare your application and an interview.It is your responsibility, as a candidate, to clearly demonstrate how you meet each qualification (education, experience, and assets) by answering the screening questions in the online application.You must provide concrete specific examples to illustrate how you meet each criterion identified in the questions. Your answers must include where and how you obtained the required experience, as well as the period(s) in which you performed the functions of the position(s).You are encouraged to apply the “STAR” method to provide clear and detailed examples:• S – Situation: Describe the context.
• T – Task: Outline the objective.
• A – Action: Explain what you did and how you did it.
• R – Result: Highlight the outcome of your actions.We encourage veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces to self-identify when applying to our job opportunities.We will only accept online applications received through the GC Employment website. To submit your online application, you will first need to create an account on the GC Jobs website. Once your account is created, return to the job poster, and select the button "Apply Online" below.Candidates who are unable to apply online must contact the person listed below prior to the closing date.All communication (screening, assessments, invitations, results) with applicants will be done by e-mail. Ensure that the e-mail address provided is valid, always functional and accepts messages from unknown users.Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or missing information.Please note that all answers submitted must be original work. Plagiarism of any kind, including responses generated by AI, is strictly prohibited, and may result in disqualification from the application process.Candidates are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.Various assessment tools may be used to evaluate candidates during the selection process.Depending on the number of applicants, volume management strategies may be used for the purpose of managing applications.Candidates must meet the essential qualifications, including the linguistic requirement to be appointed to a position.Relocation and travel expenses incurred during the recruitment and selection process are the applicant's responsibility.

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All candidates must obtain both a Site Access Clearance and a PPS Enhanced Reliability Status. To initiate the PPS security screening process, candidates will be required to complete a personal history questionnaire, a pre interview questionnaire, and undergo fingerprinting.The security screening process involves a comprehensive background investigation to assess the candidate’s reliability, honesty, trustworthiness, loyalty to Canada and reliability as it relates to that loyalty. This security screening investigation includes, but is not limited to, a loyalty assessment, law enforcement verifications, financial verifications, internet inquiries, as well as personal and employment reference checks. Candidates will also be required to participate in a security screening interview, which will cover a range of topics needed to complete the security screening assessment.Candidates should be aware that participation in, or completion of, the recruitment process does not guarantee eligibility for a PPS security screening. Security screening is conducted as a separate process, and the outcome may be influenced by several factors, including the length of time an individual has resided in Canada and the resulting ability to verify required background information. Interactions with law enforcement, credit history, personal associations, and other relevant security considerations may also affect a candidate’s eligibility to be granted the required security screening level and may influence the time needed to complete the security screening process.Candidates who do not meet the security screening requirements will not be granted the required security screening level and will therefore be removed from the hiring process as it is a condition of employment.

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OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:Ability and willingness to perform physically demanding work.
Able and willing to work overtime as required.
Able and willing to obtain and maintain all required certifications.

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EDUCATION:Specialized training and certification as an armourer OR an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.*The educational program must be from an accredited learning institution recognized in Canada. If you completed a program outside of Canada, you will be required to obtain proof of a Canadian equivalency at your expense from an accredited learning institution recognized in Canada.

EXPERIENCES:E1 - Experience in consulting/advising clients, interpreting policies and guidelines, and resolving service issues.

E2 - Experience in controlling, maintaining and/or disposing assets and preparing related records.

E3 - Recent* and significant** experience in client service.

E4 - Experience making recommendations to senior management.

E5 - Recent* and significant** experience operating various software’s, including Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook.DEFINITIONS:
*Recent means within the last five (5) years.
**Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of complex activities related to this task.

KNOWLEDGE:K1 - Knowledge of firearms inspection
K2 - Knowledge of emerging technologies and equipment in the field of security

COMPETENCIES:Teamwork and Collaboration
Thinking Skills
Communication
Leadership
Client Service OrientationOTHER COMPENTENCIES:Organizational Skills
Time management
Attention to detail
Self management
Accountability and Stewardship

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Applied / assessed at a later date

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB) - Self-assessment test in a second language:To help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your written expression and reading comprehension in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application. Try out the self-assessment tests for written expression and reading comprehension by visiting: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/second-language-testing-public-service/self-assessment-tests.html

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EXPERIENCES (ASSET):AE1 - Recent* and significant** experience in providing a specialized armourer service.

AE2 - Experience working in a security or a law enforcement environment.

AE3 - Experience in providing logistics to major events.

AE4 - Experience in maintaining firearms.

AE5 - Significant** experience in consulting/advising clients, interpreting policies and guidelines, and resolving service issues.DEFINITION:
*Recent means within the last five (5) years.
**Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of complex activities related to this task, which are acquired on a full-time basis over a period of a minimum of two (2) years.

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