Take the wheel of your career - Heavy Duty Mechanics wanted!

Take the wheel of your career - Heavy Duty Mechanics wanted!

National Defence

Closing date: January 12, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Reference number
DND25J-181211-000003 Selection process number
25-DND-EA-CA-545000 Location
Bagotville (Québec), Montréal Island (Québec), Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu (Québec), Sherbrooke (Québec), Valcartier (Québec) Salary
$37.86 to $41.12 per hour Level
GL-VHE-10 Who can apply
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad. Organization information
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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
This process will be used to fill immediate and future vacancies with various employment tenures (temporary and permanent), language profiles, security requirements, and conditions of employment.At this time, we're looking to fill full-time positions in:- MONTREAL, QC (2 term)
- SHERBROOKE, QC (1 permanent)
- ST-JEAN-SUR-RICHELIEU, QC (1 permanent)
- VALCARTIER, QC (3 permanent) Positions to be filled
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📢 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.
_______________________________________________________________📢 OTHER INFORMATION:▶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.▶ To ensure the integrity of the selection process, the content and questions of the assessment must remain confidential. Please do not discuss or share the assessment content with anyone, including other candidates. You must complete the assessment, including screening questions, by yourself, without the help of others, including the use of unapproved internet resources and artificial intelligence (such as ChatGPT or any other forms of artificial intelligence). Plagiarism and the use of artificial intelligence is strictly prohibited throughout the entire process and suspected non-compliance will be investigated. Any violation may result in potential consequences which could include your elimination from this selection process.🍁 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
▶Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearanceSecret security clearance

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• 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:🍁 AND
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🍁⚠️One or more of the following conditions of employment may be required, depending on the position being staffed. Additional conditions of employment could also be required, not listed below. The complete list of conditions of employment will be communicated to candidates at the time of consideration for appointment for each position being staffed.• Possession of a valid provincial or inter-provincial Heavy Equipment Repair Certificate, or military equivalent OR
• Possession of a valid provincial OR inter-provincial Truck and Transport Repair Certificate, or military equivalent OR
• Possession of a valid provincial or inter-provincial Journeyperson’s Certificate as an Automotive Service Technician, or military equivalent OR
• Possession of a valid inter-provincial Red Seal as a Heavy Duty Equipment Technician, or military equivalent OR
• Possession of a valid provincial or inter-provincial Journeyperson’s Certificate in Heavy Duty Mechanics, or military equivalent.• Possession of a valid unrestricted driver’s license in the province/territory of employment.
• Possession of a valid and unrestricted driver’s license with Air Brake Endorsement in the province/territory of employment.
• Eligibility and willingness to obtain and maintain a DND Driver’s License (DND 404).
• Possession of a valid provincial Vehicle Inspector Certificate Class 3 (or equivalent) with Air Brakes Endorsement in the province/territory of employment.
• Eligibility and willingness to obtain and maintain relevant trade membership as a fully licensed Technician, as required by the position.
• Must be willing and able to safely perform a variety of physically demanding tasks including lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Must be willing and able to climb, stand, walk, lift, bend, pull and/or push, grasp, reach, stoop, sit and crouch for extended periods of time.
• Must be willing and able to work at heights and confined spaces.
• Must be willing and able to wear CSA approved safety footwear and other personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
• Must complete periodic departmental and trade training and/or upgrading as required.Candidates must meet and maintain conditions of employment throughout their employment in this position.

Operational Requirements

One or more of the following operational requirements may be required, depending on the position being staffed. Additional operational requirements could also be required, not listed below. The complete list of operational requirements will be communicated to candidates at the time of consideration for appointment for each position being staffed.• May be required to work overtime when requested, sometimes with short notice
• May be required to work weekends and evenings.
• May be required to work standby recovery duties on a rotating basis.
• May be required to work on a mobile repair team
• May be required to travel outside the local area when required for tasking, training or technical conferences.
• May be required to work outside in inclement weather.
• May be required to work from heights.

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following❗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.OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATIONAt least one (1) of the following certifications:OC1. Possession of a valid provincial or inter-provincial Heavy Equipment Repair Certificate, or military equivalent OR
OC2. Possession of a valid provincial OR inter-provincial Truck and Transport Repair Certificate, or military equivalent OR
OC3. Possession of a valid provincial or inter-provincial Journeyperson’s Certificate as an Automotive Service Technician, or military equivalent OR
OC4. Possession of a valid inter-provincial Red Seal as a Heavy Duty Equipment Technician, or military equivalent OR
OC5. Possession of a valid provincial or inter-provincial Journeyperson’s Certificate in Heavy Duty Mechanics, or military equivalentEXPERIENCE EX1. Experience in the inspection and repair of gasoline and diesel engines or equipment.
EX2. Experience in trouble-shooting techniques and practices.
EX3. Experience in the use of a computer.Applied / assessed at a later dateCOMPETENCIESCO1. Communication.
CO2. Demonstrating Integrity and Respect.
CO3. Working Effectively with Others.
CO4. Showing Initiative and Being Action Oriented.
CO5. Thinking Things Through.
CO6. Safety Oriented.

Language requirements (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later date Various language requirements - French Essential
Bilingual imperative

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You may need (asset qualifications)

May be applied / assessed at a later date❗ Asset qualifications are qualifications that may be required for the position. If you possess any of the qualifications listed below, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the qualification in your application.ASSET OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATIONAOC1. Possession of a valid provincial or inter-provincial certificate in Marine Mechanics, or military equivalent.
AOC2. Possession of Military Vehicle Technician QL5 or DP2 Qualification.
AOC3. Possession of a valid unrestricted Class 5 provincial/territorial driver’s license.
AOC4. Possession of a valid unrestricted provincial/territorial driver’s license with Air Brake Endorsement.
AOC5. Possession of a valid provincial/territorial Vehicle Inspector Certificate Class 3 (or equivalent) with Air Brake endorsement.
AOC6. Possession of a valid 310T Truck and Coach Technician license (or equivalent).
AOC7. Possession of a valid 310S Automotive Service Technician license (or equivalent).
AOC8. Possession of a valid Pleasure Craft Operator’s certificate.
AOC9. Possession of a valid Marine Medical Certificate.
AOC10. Valid First Aid certification.
AOC11. Valid Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) certification.
AOC12. Valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.ASSET EXPERIENCEAE1. Experience in the inspection and repair of a variety of Heavy Duty Equipment.
AE2. Experience in the inspection and repair of gas and diesel powered automobiles.
AE3. Experience in the inspection and repair of vehicle components (drive train, suspension systems, etc).
AE4. Experience in the repair and maintenance of military pattern vehicles.
AE5. Experience in the inspection and repair of over snow vehicles or All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs).
AE6. Experience in the inspection and repair of lawn maintenance equipment, chainsaws, trailers, or miscellaneous off-road vehicles.
AE7. Experience in the inspection and repair of automotive air conditioning systems.
AE8. Experience in the inspection and repair of firefighting equipment.
AE9. Experience in the inspection and repair of runway equipment.
AE10. Experience in the inspection and repair of marine diesel, gas engines, outboard engines and diverse marine equipment.
AE11. Experience in the inspection and repair of electric vehicles (EV) or hybrid vehicles.
AE12. Experience in diagnosing vehicle faults.
AE13. Experience using diagnostic tooling.
AE14. Experience in first, second and third level maintenance that includes but not limited to: inspection, diagnosis, repair, replacement, rebuilt, disassembly, calibration, adjustment, modification and re-assembly any parts, components and sub-component of the equipment or vehicle.
AE15. Experience using an SAP based program (such as Defence Resource Management Information System (DRMIS)) or Fleet Management Software.
AE16. Experience mentoring technicians during on-the-job training.
AE17. Experience working or volunteering in a mixed civilian and military environment.
AE18. Experience in supervising.
AE19. Experience in the use Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Our commitment

We're 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 below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

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Equity, diversity and inclusion

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.

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ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDSThe 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.As means to support our military families, consideration may first be given to the spouses or common-law partners of serving Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members.

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