Post Garage Senior Technician (Inventory)

Post Garage Senior Technician (Inventory)

Reference number : RCM23J-023783-000155

Selection process number : 23-RCM-EA-P-E-CHWK-INVT-CMCB-121934 Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Corporate Management & Comptrollership Branch - Fleet Management Unit

Chilliwack (British Columbia)

GL-VHE-10 - CM equivalent : SPS-VM-10

$37.03 to $40.22 per hour

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Closing date : 26 October 2024 - 23 : 59, Pacific Time

Who can apply : Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

Important messages

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 below to request specialized accommodation.

All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

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.

PLEASE NOTE, WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT ON-LINE APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THE Canada.ca SITE. Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact the individual noted at the bottom of this advertisement.

When a manager has a vacancy for a specific position, they may request a number of random referrals to consider for their position(s).

If there are qualified persons in the inventory pool, they may consider those already assessed. Once a candidate has been assessed, and found qualified, they will be placed into the pool of qualified persons and may be referred for future permanent or temporary vacancies.

If you are referred to a position and are not available to be assessed in the immediate future, your application may be rejected.

It is your responsibility, should you be temporarily unavailable, to ensure your application in My Jobs has been retrieved or deleted until you are available to be assessed.

Your application in this inventory will be active for 180 days. A notice that your application is about to expire will be posted to the My Jobs menu of your account 30 days before the end of your active period.

If you do not take action, your application will no longer be active and therefore no longer considered for this inventory.

Should your application become inactive while the process is still open, a notice will be posted to your account indicating that your application has expired;

you may select the link Update my Inventory Status to reaffirm your interest.

Please do not email the Contact asking for an update. You will be contacted if your resume will be considered further.

When submitting an application to this selection process, you will be prompted to answer screening questions concerning the essential education, and the essential and asset experience qualifications.

It is your responsibility to provide clear and concrete examples in your responses to each question, including when (from-to), where (occupational title, organization) and how you obtained your education and experience.

It is recommended that you describe the experience examples in specific terms, providing sufficient details so that the Assessment Board can clearly understand.

Describe the situation / task, the action you took, what you accomplished and / or what you learned. Content of your response must be supported by your CV / resume as your responses to these questions will be used as a primary source of information and your CV / resume will only be used to validate this information.

Should you indicate in your response "please refer to CV / resume" your application will be rejected. Lack of examples and details will result in your application being rejected as the Assessment Board will have insufficient information to determine if the requirement is met.

Any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements, and organizational needs may be used for the screening of applications.

If you meet these criteria, please clearly demonstrate how you meet them in writing. Provide examples and describe the work / duties you have performed.

Failure to do so may result in your application not being considered further during the screening process.

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 Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials as soon as possible to initiate the evaluation process

Work environment

Remote working is not a possibility with these position(s).

The RCMP requires an experienced mechanic with proven ability to work with a range of vehicles according to stringent best-practice standards.

The right candidate will work in a team to ensure all police vehicle fit-ups activities are carried out on time and at an exceptional standard.

The Post Garage is located at the tip of the Fraser Valley in beautiful Chilliwack, BC with a second location being considered in Langley, BC.

You get the mild Vancouver weather and big city amenities a short drive away, without the expense of living downtown.

The work environment is in a garage setting and mostly performs equipment change overs from retired police vehicles to new ones.

GL employees work a 40 hour work week, Monday through Friday with some flexibility to work variable start times or completing their hours of work over 8 or 9 days instead of 10 in a two week period.

The RCMP recognizes the diversity of its workforce and is committed to providing a respectful workplace free of harassment, discrimination and other forms of disrespectful behaviour.

This position is located in a law enforcement environment which includes regular contact with uniformed and armed police officers.

Intent of the process

A qualified group of candidates may be identified and may be used to staff future permanent or temporary vacancies (including terms, actings, casuals, assignments and secondments) in similar-level positions (at full or part-time hours, including shift-work).

Once established, the qualified pool will be valid for a period of one year and may be extended.

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.

Positions to be filled : Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION :

Possession of a valid Interprovincial Red Seal Journeyperson Certificate as an Automotive Service Technician

EXPERIENCE :

1.Experience in the installation of automotive equipment such as radios, stereos and security equipment.

2.Experience in performing repairs to automotive systems such as electrical systems, electronic systems and vehicle computer systems.

3.Experience with routine automotive maintenance such as brake repairs, engine repairs, tune up and chassis repair.

KNOWLEDGE :

1.Knowledge of routine automotive maintenance such as inspection, maintenance repair and overhaul of motor vehicles and components.

2.Knowledge of automotive systems such as electrical, electronic systems and vehicle computer systems.

3.Knowledge of good safety practices.

ABILITIES AND SKILLS :

1.Ability to use specialized automotive testing equipment and interpret the information.

2.Ability to interpret mechanical and electrical drawings.

3.Ability to communicate effectively orally.

4.Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY :

1.Effective Interpersonal Relationships

2.Dependability

3.Integrity

4.Initiative

5.Thoroughness

6.Planning

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

English essential

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

ASSET CRITERIA :

1.Experience installing mobile communication equipment

2.Experience in welding and metal fabricating techniques

3.Experience using a computer for garage management programs and vehicle repair manuals

4.Experience hands-on experience in repairing within the range of the Journeyman’s certification and / or direct experience in the field of first responder vehicle fit-up such as, Police, Ambulance and Fire.

5.Experience hands-on experience in repairing hybrid and / or electric vehicles

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

1.Availability, ability and willingness to work overtime as required.

2.Availability, ability and willingness to travel as required.

3.A driver’s abstract with no more than 2 minor violations in the last 12 months

Conditions of employment

1.Enhanced Reliability Status

2.Possession of a valid Canadian Driver’s licence equivalent to a Class 5

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.

Receipt of applications will not be sent. Candidates will be considered for positions as they become available, and will be advised of any further evaluation.

Applicants are encouraged to apply ONLY if they are willing and able to work in Chilliwack, BC. All positions are located at 1150-5450 Korea Rd Chilliwack BC

Persons 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.

Successful candidates will require a valid RCMP security clearance prior to appointment and throughout the tenure of their employment.

The process to obtain an RCMP security clearance may involve, but is not limited to, a security / reliability interview, a field investigation regarding matters of criminal activity, verification of credit / financial status, reference checks, education, employment history, online activities, alcohol and / or drug use, etc.

and may require certain residency requirements.

Please refer to Appendix B and D (4) of the Treasury Board Standard on Security Screening for more information - .

To be granted RCMP security clearance and to maintain the ethical standards of the RCMP, candidates must not be, or have been, involved in certain criminal activities, have been dishonourably discharged, have pending personal bankruptcies, etc.

For additional information and a complete list of activities, please visit . The security requirements are the same for all employees of the RCMP.

Depending on the requirements of the position(s) being staffed from this process, for current or future vacancies, any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements, and organizational needs may be applied at the time of staffing.

Candidates may be contacted and assessed against these criteria at any time during this process.

Interested persons must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to the position, in a manner determined by the Selection Board.

A person may be appointed to the position even though he / she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements or organizational needs.

However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

Please note that within the context of this selection process, travel costs / expenses will not be reimbursed. Consequently, candidates will be responsible for travel costs.

Random selection may be used to identify which applicants will be assessed or appointed in this appointment process.

Top-down selection may apply.

If a qualified candidate has been selected and appointed on an indeterminate basis from the established pool, they will be removed from the pool.

If a candidate is selected for a specified period (including term, acting, or assignment / secondment) appointment, they will remain in the pool for future offers.

This process and the resulting pool will only be used to staff positions in the RCMP.

Incorrect or fraudulent information provided by a candidate during the application or assessment process will result in elimination from the process.

Those selected for assessment should be prepared to provide the names and contact information of recent references (recent is defined as within the last 2 years) :

References must be available, have an in-depth knowledge of your work / projects, and must be able to answer specific questions pertaining to your experience, achievements and strengths.

References that are not reachable and / or not available are lowering the candidates’ chances to be found fully qualified and be considered for appointment.

When providing names of references, it is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure they are available to respond in a timely manner.

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate candidates.

PLEASE NOTE : Where an e mail address is provided, the Selection Board may choose to communicate with candidates by e mail to provide / request information and to invite candidates to attend any portion of the assessment.

It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent. We will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

Candidates must meet the conditions of employment and continue to meet these same conditions during their employment.