Armourer and Materiel Readiness Specialist

Parliamentary Protective Service - Finance Services - Readiness and Logistic Support
Ottawa (Ontario)
AS-05 - The position is at the PSA-7 group and level and the salary is based on a 35-hour work week.
$76,483 to $100,644
For further information on the organization, please visit Parliamentary Protective Service

**Closing date: 3 August 2025 - 23:59, Pacific Time**

**Who can apply**: Open to Canadian citizens or permanent residents residing in the National Capital Region

**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

**Duties**:
The Armourer and Materiel Readiness Specialist is accountable for delivering a client service pertaining to the issuance, tracking and control of armament to Parliamentary Protective Service (PPS) staff, ensuring the continued serviceability and readiness of armaments and other operational equipment, including specialized assets used across Parliamentary Precinct buildings. There is a responsibility for the operational implementation of the program on asset preventive and scheduled maintenance, as well as coordinating external maintenance and repairs with external suppliers. The incumbent is also responsible for contributing to supply chain operations and asset readiness to support PPS operations in the context special events on the Parliamentary Precinct.

**Work environment**:
What we offer:

- Paid Training
- Public service health, dental, and vision care insurance plans
- 35-hour standard work week
- Minimum 4 weeks of paid vacation
- Free on-site fitness facilities
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Centrally located in downtown Ottawa
- Proximity to O-Train Parliament Station and most of all main OC Transpo and STO bus lines

**Intent of the process**:
The pool may also be used in the future to staff similar positions on a term or indeterminate basis within the PPS.

**Positions to be filled**: Number to be determined

**Information you must provide**:
Your résumé.

EDUCATION:
Specialized training and certification as an armourer OR an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCES:
E1:Significant** experience in consulting/advising clients, interpreting policies and guidelines, and resolving service issues;
E2:Experience in controlling, maintaining and/or disposing assets and preparing related records;
E3:Significant** experience in maintaining firearms;
E4:Recent* and significant** experience in client service;

E5:Experience making recommendations to senior management.

DEFINITIONS:

- Recent means within the last five (5) years.

**Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of complex activities related to this task, which are acquired on a full-time basis over a given period of time

LICENSE (ASSET):
Firearm licence

EXPERIENCES (ASSET):
AE1:Recent* and significant** experience in providing a specialized armourer service.

AE2:Experience working in a security or a law enforcement environment.

AE3:Experience in providing logistics to major events.

DEFINITIONS:

- Recent means within the last five (5) years.

**Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of complex activities related to this task, which are acquired on a full-time basis over a given period of time.

**The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)**:
Bilingual - Imperative (BBC/BBC)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
K1:Knowledge of firearms inspection;
K2:Knowledge of emerging technologies and equipment in the field of security.

PPS CORE COMPETENCIES:
Teamwork and Collaboration
Thinking Skills
Client Service Orientation
Communication
Leadership

OTHER COMPENTENCIES:
Organizational Skills
Time management

**The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)**:
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Able and willing to perform physical effort.
Able and willing to work overtime when required.
Able and willing to achieve and maintain all required certifications.

**Conditions of employment**:
You must be eligible to obtain both a Site Access Clearance and an Enhanced Reliability Status. The process involves a background investigation that includes:

- a loyalty assessment;
- law enforcement verifications;
- credit and financial verifications;
- a security interview wherein questions may include (but not limited to), previous employment, online activities, financial situation, alcohol and/or drug use;
- personal references as well as previous employers will also be contacted as part of the s