CHANGE TO CLOSING DATE / Accommodations and Relocation Assistant

Important messages

Candidates must clearly demonstrate with concrete examples IN THE PRE-SCREENING QUESTIONS how they meet the education and experience factors listed in the essential qualifications and assets if applicable. Resumes may be used as a secondary source to validate the education and the experience described in their answers to the pre-screening question. Failure to provide this information in the requested format may result in your application being rejected.

We encourage applicants to submit their applications on-line.

Intent of the process

Although the immediate intent of this Job Opportunity Advertisement is to staff indeterminately, applicants should be aware that a pool of qualified candidates (fully assessed or partially assessed) may be established and may be used to staff similar positions at this group and level. In addition, this process may be used for various linguistic profile and tenures (indeterminate, specified period) within Health Canada. As a result of the potential and possible use of the selection process and subsequent pool by hiring managers, we encourage all employees seeking this type of opportunity to apply.

Positions to be filled: 1

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)

ED1.A secondary school diploma.

Degree equivalency

Experience

EXP1. Significant* experience in installing, repairing, reconfiguring or modifying Teknion furniture and panel system

EXP2. Experience in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook)

*Significant experience means at least approximately one (1) year of experience on a full time basis

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

AED1. Graduation from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field related to Facilities Management.

AED2. Certification as a Facility Management Professional.

AED3. Education or training in the repair of office equipment.

Degree equivalency

AEXP1. Experience in maintaining and making minor repairs of office equipment such as fax machine, photocopiers, or shredders.

AEXP2. Experience in assembling and installing hydraulic Sit-Stand Workstation.

AEXP3. Experience in connecting and disconnecting electronic devices (such as computers, printers, telecommunication equipment).

AEXP4 Experience in providing administrative support service in office accommodation measures.

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

Various language requirements
- Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB (immediate need)
- Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC (anticipatory)
- English essential (anticipatory)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:

K1. Knowledge of Teknion furniture and panel system.

K2. Knowledge of Health and Safety in a workplace environment.

Abilities

A1.Ability to communicate effectively orally.


A2.Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

A3.Ability to analyze, provide recommendations and resolve issues.

A4. Ability to plan and prioritize workload.

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

Personal Suitability

PS1. Reliability
PS2. Respectful of diversity
PS3. Effective interpersonal skills
PS4. Client service oriented
PS5. Attention to detail

Organizational Needs:

In alignment with the APEP in support of strategically increasing Aboriginal representation in areas having the most impact on program delivery and health outcomes of FNIHB’s target population, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to Aboriginal peoples. Aboriginal candidates must use the Affirmation of Aboriginal Affiliation Form (AAAF).

Operational Requirements:

Member of building emergency evacuation team

Conditions of employment

- Reliability status security clearance
- Ability to lift a charge of 40 lbs on various occasions throughout the day

Other information

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed. Meeting one or many of the asset qualifications may be a deciding factor in appointing a particular candidate amongst the qualified candidates. Please note that some or all of the asset qualifications could be used at the screening phase.

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A written examination may be administered.

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

Please identify clearly your substantive group and level and your employment status on your resume and/or application form.

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

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.