Automotive Mechanic (INVENTORY)

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

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.

Persons who are unable to apply on-line must contact the person listed below prior to the closing date.

As per the Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for Parks Canada Agency, employees must attest to their vaccination status. The requirement for employees to be fully vaccinated applies whether they are teleworking, working remotely or working on-site. This is a condition of employment and it applies to indeterminate, determinate (term), casual, as and when required, and student hiring (full-time, part-time and seasonal). Should you reach the point in the selection process where it is necessary to ensure terms and conditions of employment are met, the hiring manager or a human resources representative will contact you in order to complete a vaccination attestation form.

Duties

Provides skilled mechanical maintenance, repair and modification of heavy and light vehicles and equipment in a Parks Canada Agency field unit or service center.

Work environment

Experience what it’s like to live and work with the mountain on your doorstep! The Highway Operation Unit spans all through the Mountain National Parks, including Jasper, Banff, Lake Louise/Yoho, Kootenay, and Mount Revelstoke & Glacier. Our employees play a critical role in keeping highways safe and maintained year round.

We offer an engaging work environment with opportunity for growth and advancement. Our diverse teams are made up of drivers, mechanics, welders, and supervisory roles. Become a part of our dynamic team today!

Intent of the process

The results of this process will be used to fill an indeterminate year round position in Banff, AB and a potential vacancy in Jasper, AB. However, a qualified list may be established to fill similar positions - current and future - of various tenures, throughout the Highway Operations Unit.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Completion of secondary school according to provincial standards; OR an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.

Degree equivalency

Interprovincial Red Seal Automotive Service Technician

EXPERIENCE
• Recent and significant** experience in the maintenance and repair of gasoline, propane, and diesel powered vehicles and equipment;
• Significant** experience in the repair of diesel and gas powered grounds and maintenance equipment.

Recent and significant ** are defined as a minimum of 2 years’ experience within the past 5 years.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
This position requires the incumbent to:
• Participate in and complete any and all additional job related training
• Conduct repetitive tasks;
• Make moderate* to heavy** physical efforts, including lifting supplies, tools and equipment and standing for prolonged periods.

* Moderate is defined as lifting 50 lbs maximum with frequent lifting/carrying up to 25 lbs.
** Heavy is defined as lifting 100 lbs maximum with frequent lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs

Physical Effort:
The work requires working in awkward or confined positions in and under equipment with regular requirements to manipulate heavy objects such as tires, transmissions, transfer boxes, and vehicle attachments. The work requires pulling, pushing, bending, lifting, moving, manipulating and positioning heavy and awkward components and assemblies either by hand or using devices such as slings and other supports. Many objects/components will weigh in excess of 25 kilograms.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
•Knowledge of internal combustion engines, transmissions, suspensions, electrical, steering, braking, and drive systems;
•Knowledge of how to inspect, repair and test equipment, machinery and fleet;
•Knowledge of preventative maintenance principles, procedures, and regulations;
•Knowledge of troubleshooting and diagnostic techniques;
•Knowledge of health and safety policies and procedures

ABILITIES
• Ability to read mechanical drawings;
• Ability to diagnose equipment faults using laptop or supplied services manuals and plan/perform appropriate corrective actions;
• Ability to communicate effectively;
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities; to multitask and work under pressure.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
•Personally connects with people;
•Exercises sound judgment;
•Takes responsibility;
•Demonstrates integrity

Conditions of employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
•The Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for the Parks Canada Agency requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and that they either attest to their vaccination status or have been accommodated based on a medical contraindication, religion, or another prohibited ground of discrimination as defined under the Canadian Human Rights Act prior to the date of their appointment.
•Reliability Status security clearance
•Possession of a valid class 5 driver’s license or equivalent.
•Willingness to wear identifier clothing and safety equipment;
•Willingness to travel and/or work in a variety of weather conditions and terrain for extended periods of time;
•Willingness to work irregular hours, overtime, weekends and/or statutory holidays, provincial/territorial holidays and call back or standby duty;
•Candidates may be required to undergo and meet the requirements for a medical examination/pre-employment medical examinations and periodic medical checks.

Other information

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

For tips to navigate the application process step by step, refer to the following site: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GW7P3g9hhI.

Tips for applicants:
•When answering application questions, be thorough and provide concrete examples. “See resume” is not considered an acceptable answer. 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 of the competition.
•You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be considered for the position.
•Other qualifications listed as additional or asset are not mandatory to apply. However, these may be considered throughout the assessment process.
The Parks Canada Agency is established as a separate employer in the Federal Public Service under the Financial Administration Act. Persons appointed to the Agency continue to be part of the Public Service. The Parks Canada Agency operates under its own human resources framework outside of the Public Service Employment Act and in line with values of fairness, competence and respect, and its operating principles.

In accordance with paragraph 8(2)(a) of the Privacy Act, information or material, whether provided directly by the candidate or otherwise obtained by the selection board, used during the selection process for the purpose of assessing a candidate may be used as part of the selection review and recourse processes. Such relevant information may be provided to third parties, such as other candidates or their representatives, who have a legitimate reason to be aware of that information.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

Travel cost for individuals who are not Federal Public Servants will not be covered.

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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