Civilian Ammunition Technician

Department of National Defence/Ministère de la défense nationale; Esquimalt; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of National Defence is looking for a Civilian Ammunition Technician to ensure the safety and operational status of ammunition and related equipment. This role involves maintenance, certification, and disposal of munitions while supporting the operational readiness of the Canadian Armed Forces. Ideal candidates will have a secondary school diploma and experience in relevant software and basic mathematics. Join a dedicated team within a dynamic work environment that values diversity and offers opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for advancement

Diverse and inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in using computers and software including email and spreadsheets.
• Willingness to follow safe work practices while handling tools and ammunition.
• Ability to lift up to 25kg without assistance.

Responsibilities

• Manage the maintenance, certification, and disposal of ammunition.
• Ensure quality control and inventory management for ammunition and explosives.
• Contribute to the operational readiness of the Canadian Armed Forces.

Skills

Ability to differentiate between colours

Basic mathematical calculations

Education

Secondary school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

Assessment accommodation

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.

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 to. 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.

Duties

As a Civilian Ammunition Technician (CAT), you will have significant responsibility for the safety and operational status of ammunition and related equipment. You will be responsible for the maintenance, certification, and disposal of ammunition, explosives, and related items. This challenging role requires comprehensive knowledge and expertise in all facets of ammunition and explosives, including quality control and inventory management. Being a Civilian Ammunition Technician is a chance to contribute to the larger mission and have a real impact on the readiness and operations of the Canadian Armed Forces.

Canadian Forces Ammunition Depot (CFAD) Rocky Point is one of two such facilities across Canada, as a coastal depot its top priority is to provide specialized maintenance and resupply services to the Royal Canadian Navy. At CFAD Rocky Point, our technicians have the opportunity to take part in the development and onboarding of apprentices and new employees, making this a rewarding environment.

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. In this regard, the department fosters a work environment where you have opportunities to learn, to develop your talents, to progress in your career and have job satisfaction over the long-term.

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

The intent is immediately fill eight (8) positions on a two (2) years term contract in Metchosin, BC.

A pool of partially or essentially qualified candidates may be established through this process and used to staff identical or similar positions with various employment tenures (temporary and permanent), language profiles, operational requirements, and conditions of employment at the Department of National Defence.

Positions to be filled: 8

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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



EDUCATION

ED1: The minimum standard is:

• a secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives (see Note).
  
  

Note

The employer-approved alternatives to a secondary school diploma are:

• A satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or
• An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
  
  

Candidates who already meet both of the following criteria must be accepted as meeting the secondary school diploma requirement:

• Candidates who have achieved a satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; and
• Candidates who have been appointed or deployed for an indeterminate period to a position in the GT classification.
  
  

The opportunity to be assessed by at least one of the two employer-approved alternatives must be offered to candidates who have not previously met the secondary school diploma requirement.

Candidates who were appointed or deployed on an indeterminate basis using an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience meet the secondary school requirement for the GT classification only and must be reassessed for entry to other classifications on the basis of this alternative.

Degree equivalency



Experience

EX1: Experience in using computers and software including email, word processing and spreadsheet programs.

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



English essential

Information on language requirements



COMPETENCIES

C1: Demonstrating integrity and respect

C2: Thinking things through

C3: Working effectively with others

C4: Showing initiative and being action-oriented

C5: Communication



ABILITY

A1: Ability to differentiate between colours.

A2: Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations such as: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and fractions.

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



AEX1: Experience in Warehousing Operations.



AEX2: Experience in operating various hand and power tools while following safe work practices.



AEX3: Experience in ammunition or explosives handling, and storage.



AEX4: Experience in the use of Material Handling Equipment.



AEX5: Experience in Hazardous Material handling, storage and transportation.



Organizational Needs

Employment Equity Group

• Indigenous Peoples
• Members of visible minorities
• Persons with disabilities
• Women
  
  

Information on employment equity



The 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 following EE designated groups: Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, women, and visible minorities. We encourage you to indicate if you belong to one or more of the designated groups when you apply.



As means to support our military families and linked with the

Department of National Defence priorities, consideration

may be given to the spouses or common-law partners of

serving Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members.



OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENT

Willing and able to work overtime.

Willing and able to travel.

Must be able to lift up to 25kg without assistance in accordance with safe lifting practices.

Willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment.

Willing and able to obtain a valid provincial class “DZ” driver’s licence.

Willing and able to obtain and maintain a Canadian passport.

Willing and able to work in adverse weather conditions.

Conditions of employment



Reliability Status security clearance



CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Possession of a valid provincial driver’s licence.

Willing and able to obtain and maintain a DND 404 licence.

Must attend applicable trade training courses as selected and scheduled by the employer.

Medical suitability in accordance with medical assessment conducted by Health Canada.

Conflict of interest - 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.



Conflict of interest - 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.

Other information

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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.

Our organization will only accept on-line applications for this opportunity. Please click “Apply online” to submit your application. Should you have a disability or an exceptional circumstance that requires an alternative application method, please contact us for guidance.

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.

Depending On The Position Being Staffed

Additional qualifications, operational requirements and/or conditions of employment may be required

Varying degrees of breadth and depth of experience may be deemed essential

Asset Qualifications May Be Invoked As Essential Qualifications

You may be contacted and asked to submit information or be further assessed

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.

Information on the preference to veterans

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