Food Service Helper

Update: Amendment to closing date

Important messages

APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ON-LINE.

The client organization will accept applications on-line only. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System. If you do not have Internet access, you may call 1-800-O-Canada (1-800-622-6232) or TTY 1-800-926-9105 for information on the nearest public Internet access locations.

Following are some of the benefits associated with applying on-line.
- Applicants can create a profile and a resume that can be used when applying for other processes without having to recreate a new application each time.

- Applicants can modify their application/resume at any time BEFORE the closing date indicated on the job advertisement.

- Applicants can verify the status of their applications, at any time.

- Applicants can be notified electronically of tests or interviews and results.

- For some jobs, applicants will find important information, namely the job questionnaire and a complete statement of merit criteria that are only available when applying on-line.

To submit an application on-line, please select the button "Apply Online" below. Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

Work environment

The Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) work together to fulfill the Government of Canada’s mission to defend Canadian interests and values, and to contribute to international peace and security. DND is the largest federal government department in Canada and is part of the Public Service of Canada. Internally, DND and the CAF are collectively termed the Defence Team and civilians make up close to 25 per cent of the organization. As public servants and members of the Defence Team, civilians work side-by-side with CAF personnel for the defence of Canada and Canada’s contribution to international security and stability efforts.

Civilians are a vital part of enabling the Department’s mandate and objectives, and occupy more than 100 types of occupation classifications supporting the CAF in serving Canada’s interests with distinction, both at home and abroad - more than 65 per cent of the DND civilian population working outside the National Capital Region in a variety of capacities.

The success of the Defence Team relationship stems from the concepts of fairness and mutual respect.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified persons resulting from this process may be created and may be used to fill similar positions with various tenures (eg. Indeterminate, specified period, term-on-call, casual and casual on call) which may vary according to the position being staffed.

Positions to be filled: 7

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

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

EXPERIENCE:
Experience in providing customer service.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES:
Ability to work effectively independently or as part of a team.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
Effective Interpersonal Skills.
Dependability.

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

Training/Certification:
Completion of specialty course(s) relevant to the position of Food Service Helper.

Possession of a valid Workplace Hazardous Materials information System (WHIMIS) certificate.

Experience:
Experience in food services within the Public Service.

Experience operating a cash till and Point of Sale system.

Organizational Needs:
In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration will only be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following employment Equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, Persons with a Disability, Visible Minorities, Women.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Possession of a current Provincial (British Columbia) Food Safe Qualification.
Willing and able to work shifts.
Possession of Canadian Standard Association (CSA) approved safety footwear.
Willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment.
Willing and able to lift and carry items weighing up to 20 kg in accordance with general safety practices.
Willing and able to work at various food service facilities.

Other information

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

A situational exercise may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

You will be required to show how you demonstrate the essential qualifications (i.e. Education, Experience and/or Occupational Certification) for the initial screening through your resume, and in answering online screening questions. It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather you must clearly demonstrate HOW, WHEN, and WHERE the qualification was met through substantiation by examples. Information on your described skills, experience, etc. provided in a cover letter or screening questions should be supported by your resume. Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in your application being rejected from the process.

Please note that when the appointment process is finalized, A NOTIFICATION OF CONSIDERATION AND A NOTIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT WILL BE POSTED ON http://jobs-emplois.gc.ca/. It is your responsibility to check for notifications on this site to avail yourself of the right to informal discussion with the manager and/or recourse to be submitted to the Public Service Labour Relations and Employment Board . The minimum notification period is 5 days so it is recommended that you monitor the site regularly or set up Job Alerts to receive updates on Notifications. For those who are unable to access the site, it is your responsibility to notify us and provide a valid email and mailing address for the notification processes.

APPLICANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED ELECTRONICALLY OF TESTS OR INTERVIEWS AND RESULTS. IT IS THE APPLICANT'S RESPONSIBILITY TO MONITOR THEIR E-MAIL ACCOUNT FOR THIS INFORMATION. Candidates who apply to selection processes should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users(some email systems block these types of email). If you cannot receive results by email, it is your responsibility to inform us.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

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