Mechanic Supervisor

About the position

Duties
A job that takes your breath away-- Start your career with the Highway Operations Team today!

What’s in it for you?• Benefits – Extended medical, dental after 3 months. (for positions 6 months in duration or longer).
• Pension Plan
• Work/life balance — 4 days on and 3 days off per week!
• Guaranteed full time hours.
• Opportunity to grow and apply to internal positions across the Public Service.
• The chance to live and work in some of the most iconic mountain environments.Supervises a team providing skilled mechanical maintenance, repair and modification of heavy duty, medium duty and light duty vehicles and on and off road equipment along with small marine engines and specialized light duty equipment. Will be responsible for some financial resources, budgeting, and overall fleet management. Successful candidates will need to become familiar with the collective agreement and addressing employee concerns.

Work environment
Experience what it’s like to live and work with the mountains 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 immediate need is to fill a vacancy in Rogers Pass, BC. However, a qualified list may also be established to fill future needs- indeterminate, term, acting throughout the Highway Operations Unit.

Positions to be filled
1

Important messages
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.In your application, include contact information for 2 references. One reference needs to be a recent* direct supervisor, and the second a past supervisor.
*Recent is defined as within the last 5 years.Travel cost for individuals who are not Federal Public Servants will not be covered.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

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• Maintenance of a valid driver's license

Operational Requirements

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Willingness to travel/or work in a variety weather conditions and terrain for extended periods of time.
• Willingness to wear identifier clothing, safety equipment and personal protective equipment as required.
• 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.
• Willingness to obtain/maintain CVIP licence.

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION

Red Seal Heavy Equipment Technician OR Truck and Transport Mechanic Certified Journeyperson*
* Occupational certification to be interprovincial or completed in the province of BC.

EXPERIENCE
• EX1: Experience in the supervision and delivery of minor and major servicing and repairs to a variety of diesel and gasoline powered motor vehicles.
• EX2: Experience in the supervision of employees involved in garage operations.
• EX3: Experience in the management of financial resources and contracting for services.
• EX4: Experience using computer systems to manage fleet data, generate work orders and reports, and track inventory.

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KNOWLEDGE
• K1: Knowledge of safety regulations and safe work practices common to garage operations.
• K2: Knowledge of preventative maintenance and troubleshooting techniques and practices.

ABILITIES
• A1: Able to schedule and assign work, set standards and priorities, assess staff performance, and document and implement corrective measures for staff.
• A2: Able to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• A3: Able to lead daily hazard assessment meetings and bi-weekly safety meetings.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
• PS1: Sound judgement
• PS2: Takes responsibility
• PS3: Dependability
• PS4: Effective interpersonal relationships

Language requirements (essential for the job)

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English essential

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You may need (asset qualifications)

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ASSET OCCUPATTIONAL CERTIFICATION
• A valid class 1 or 3 driver's license with air brake endorsement.
• Journeyman Certificate in Heavy Duty Off Road Mechanics, Automotive Technician or Dual Ticketed Mechanics/Welders.

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 contact the hiring organization 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 self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.

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How to apply

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Information you must provide

• Your résumé
• Contact information for 2 references

We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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Hiring organization contact

Name: Human Resources - Highway Operations Unit
Email address: [email protected]

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