Warehouse Technician

Important messages

Please note that the position is located at Canadian Space Agency’s headquarters at the following address :

6767, route de l’Aéroport
Saint-Hubert, Quebec
J3Y 8Y9

Only the applications submitted via the « GC Jobs » website will be considered as part of this appointment process. All requests presented otherwise (ex: fax, email, mail) will not be accepted.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 500 words (maximum)

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)

Secondary school diploma OR an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Recent experience* in receiving and/or shipping material.

Recent experience* in using the following types of handling and storage equipment: lift truck or reach truck with retractable mast.

Experience in inputting data in a computerized system.

*Recent experience is defined as having performed similar tasks in the past seven (7) years, including at least twelve (12) consecutive months.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of regulations and procedures governing storage of materiel (including hazardous materials).

Knowledge of WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) regulations.

Knowledge of health and safety practices applicable to a warehouse.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing;

Ability to communicate effectively orally;

Effective interpersonal relations;

Respect of the values and ethics;

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

ASSETS

Certification Dangerous Goods Transport (TDG).

Knowledge of the software SAP.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

Membership in one of the designated employment equity group.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Works in a noisy, windowless warehouse.

Is exposed to dust, gas fumes from vehicles, fumes from chemicals and to all weather conditions when working outdoors.

Occupational health and safety training provided by the Canadian Space Agency.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Ability to lift and move heavy loads weighting up to 25kg.

Valid driver’s license.

Protective footwear, hard hats, safety glasses and protective clothing are mandatory.

Other information

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.