In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)
OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
Class 1 driver’s license with air brake endorsement
EXPERIENCE
• Experience driving heavy trucks
• Experience operating heavy equipment
The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)
English essential
Information on language requirements
KNOWLEDGE
• Knowledge of highway maintenance and traffic control procedures.
• Knowledge of safety measures and regulations common to highway maintenance.
ABILITIES
• Ability to operate heavy trucks up to GVW 60,000 pounds
• Ability to visually inspect equipment and perform pre and post trip maintenance
• Ability to assess and report on road, visibility, and weather conditions.
PERSONAL SUITABILITY
• Effective Interpersonal Skills
• Sound Judgement
• Dependability
• Communicates Effectively
The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)
ASSET EXPERIENCE
• Experience with highway road maintenance
• Experience with snow removal
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Required to wear identifier clothing and required safety equipment.
• Required to travel over roads closed to the general public and to work under avalanche hazard conditions.
• Required to travel and/or work in a variety of weather conditions and terrain for extended periods of time.
• Required to work shift work – during day – and nighttime hours, overtime, weekends, and/or statutory holidays, provincial/territorial holidays, and call back or standby duty.
• Candidates will be required to undergo and meet the requirements for a medical examination/pre-employment medical examinations and/or periodic medical checks.
Conditions of employment
• Reliability status
• Maintenance of a valid Class 1 license with Air Brake endorsement
• Willing and able to lift up to 23 kg without the use of lifting aids
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.
Information on employment equity
For tips to navigate the application process step by step, refer to the following site: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GW7P3g9hhI.
Tips for applicants:
• When answering application questions, be thorough and provide concrete examples. “See resume” is not considered an acceptable answer. 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 of the competition.
• You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be considered for the position.
• Other qualifications listed as additional or asset are not mandatory to apply. However, these may be considered throughout the assessment process.
The Parks Canada Agency is established as a separate employer in the Federal Public Service under the Financial Administration Act. Persons appointed to the Agency continue to be part of the Public Service. The Parks Canada Agency operates under its own human resources framework outside of the Public Service Employment Act and in line with values of fairness, competence and respect, and its operating principles.
In accordance with paragraph 8(2)(a) of the Privacy Act, information or material, whether provided directly by the candidate or otherwise obtained by the selection board, used during the selection process for the purpose of assessing a candidate may be used as part of the selection review and recourse processes. Such relevant information may be provided to third parties, such as other candidates or their representatives, who have a legitimate reason to be aware of that information.
Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
Travel cost for individuals who are not Federal Public Servants will not be covered.
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
