Job Description
Reference number: DND24J-169895-000002
Selection process number: 24-DND-EA-NAST-519756
Department of National Defence
Ottawa(Ontario)
EL-05
$77,442 to $95,905
For further information on the organization, please visit Department of National Defence
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Closing date:26 May 2024 - 23:59, Pacific Time
Who can apply:Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.Apply online
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.
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 yourself! Attach your resume and answer the screening questions in the online application.
Provide complete and thorough details of your education and experience using the STAR method outlined below:
Situation - Set the scene and provide details, such as your position, a specific example and timelines.
Task/Action - You can include your area of responsibility, steps you needed to take, and/or took to address the situation.
Result - The outcome of your actions or the result of your performance.
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.
Creating an environment where diverse perspectives are valued begins with self-declaration. Count yourself in and self-declare by identifying to which employment equity group(s) you belong. In order to self-declare, please ensure to indicate this by checking off the appropriate box within the online application as part of the Employment Equity section.
If you do not clearly demonstrate how you meet all screening criteria, your application will be rejected. Your application may also be rejected if it has incomplete information. We will not contact you to request information that is missing from your application
Work environment
The Department of National Defence (DND) is one of the largest federal government employers, offering over 70 types of civilian career opportunities. DND's role is to provide services and support to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad. The civilian workforce is an essential part of the Defence Team. Your knowledge and expertise contribute to the overall mission.
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
The intent of this process is to fill one (1) English essential indeterminate (permanent) position in Ottawa, ON.
This process may also be used to fill current and future vacancies with various employment tenures (temporary and permanent), language profiles, security requirements, and conditions of employment.
Positions to be filled:1
Information you must provide
In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)
EDUCATION:
A secondary school diploma AND completion of an acceptable training program in electronics technology or the employer-approved alternative*
*The employer-approved alternative is: an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
Note: Normally an acceptable training program in Electronics Technology involves the completion of two to three years of post-secondary study in this subject.
EXPERIENCE:
Experience working as a Biomedical Engineering Technologist.
Experience in the management of medical equipment maintenance requirements using asset management systems and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
Experience troubleshooting complex electrical or electronic hardware.
Experience managing the maintenance of medical equipment.
*Experience is defined as the depth and breadth normally acquired by performing a broad range of activities associated with performing the full duties.
The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)
COMPETENCIES:
Demonstrates integrity and respect
Thinks things through
Works effectively with others
Shows initiative and takes action
Communication
The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)
ASSET EXPERIENCE:
Experience working with clinical care providers to manage an institutional response to a medical device alert, or recall, for a fleet of medical equipment.
Experience working with analytical tools like Microsoft’s Power BI, or similar software, to develop and monitor business intelligence reports.
ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
The Department of National Defence is committed to providing an environment where justice, fairness and the elimination of barriers helps build a skilled, diverse and representative workforce reflective of Canada. We welcome diversity in all its forms, promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply. Please note that preference for hiring will first be given to candidates who are members of the following designated groups: Indigenous Peoples, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and women.
As a result of workforce adjustment, affected indeterminate DND employees within the Aerospace Engineering Test Establishment (AETE - UIC 2671) at 4 Wing Cold Lake or within the British Army Training Unit Suffield (BATUS – UIC 7777) at Canadian Forces Base Suffield will be appointed or deployed to positions for which they are qualified ahead of other candidates.
In support of Strong, Secure, Engaged (SSE) initiative #24, consideration may be given to the spouses or common-law partners of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members.
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Willing and able to work overtime, as required.
Willing and able to travel in Canada and abroad as required.
Conditions of employment
Reliability Status security clearance - Enhanced Reliability Status.
Additional conditions of employment may be required depending on the position being staffed. Candidates may be contacted and asked to submit information to confirm conditions of employment.
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.
If there are limitations or special circumstances preventing you from submitting your application via the PSRS online portal, you must contact us and receive approval to apply via an alternate means PRIOR to the closing date.
Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
A variety of assessment tools may be used. This may include application screening, interviews, role play scenarios, written assessments, reference checks, board knowledge, interactions with internal staff during the process, etc.
Please note that your overall conduct and communications, including email correspondence, throughout the entire process may be used in the assessment of qualifications and competencies.
Top down selection may be used during any stage of the selection process.
Please note that achieving the pass mark on any of the assessments used does not mean you will move forward in the selection process. Management may decide to use a score that is higher than the pass mark on any of the evaluations used throughout the selection process. Management may also decide to use top-down selection at any stage of the process.
Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria:
Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team;
Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the specific duties of the position being staffed;
Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience;
Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications;
Organizational Needs.
All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the applicants.
Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.
Preference
Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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