Drawing Supervisor, CORCAN Engineering (Manufacturing and Construction)

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Work environment

Organization

The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) is the federal government agency responsible for administering sentences of a term of two years or more, as imposed by the court. CSC is responsible for managing institutions of various security levels and supervising offenders under conditional release in the community.

Mission Statement

The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC), as part of the criminal justice system and respecting the rule of law, contributes to public safety by actively encouraging and assisting offenders to become law-abiding citizens, while exercising reasonable, safe, secure and humane control.

Challenge

Candidates must be willing to work in a correctional environment where ongoing contact with federally sentenced offenders will be necessary.

Duties

Analyze, evaluate, and interpret requests from clients of the Centre (Example, CORCAN Staff including Account Representatives and Production Supervisors), and provide conceptualization services in manufacturing or construction, to research and develop products that meet their needs using the assistance of the computer (AutoCAD) software.

Provide information, interpretations and technical support for CORCAN sites that produce diverse types of items through manufacturing or construction business lines.

Supervise and train offenders in various skills related to design and drawing, including the use of computer(AutoCAD) software.

Intent of the process

Establish a pool of qualified candidates that may be used to fill similar vacancies within Correctional Service of Canada across Canada in a temporary or indeterminate capacity.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION

Manufacturing only:
Completed post-secondary degree or diploma (minimum two year course) in Drafting related to manufacturing or furniture making techniques or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience related to the position.

Construction only:
Completed post-secondary diploma or degree (minimum two years) in Architectural Technology OR Civil Engineering Technology from a recognized institution; OR an acceptable combination education, training and experience related to the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Manufacturing & Construction:
Experience in Computer Assisted 3D Drawing

Manufacturing only:
Experience in the field of office furniture design or manufacturing.

Construction only:
Experience in Computer Assisted drawings or design related to construction

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

Education:

University degree in civil or construction engineering.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

Experience in using Solidworks software
Experience in using MS Project Software
Experience in using with Adobe Creative Suite Software
Experience in working with aluminium and plastic extrusion and injection processes
Experience in working with sheet metal production processes
Experience in working in construction related field
Experience working in a correctional environment (institution or community)
Experience instructing in an educational environment

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

Various language requirements
English Essential
Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

KNOWLEGE

Manufacturing & Construction:
Knowledge of the Correctional Service of Canada’s mission and corporate objectives
Knowledge of CORCAN’s mandate and offender employment and employability program

Manufacturing only:
Knowledge of wood and metal furniture production methods

Construction only:
Knowledge of techniques applicable to architecture and civil engineering
Knowledge of standards and codes governing building, such as the National Building Code (NBC) and the Canada Labour Code

ABILITIES

Manufacturing & Construction:
Ability to facilitate others learning employment skills related to the position
Ability to use AutoCAD software
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to communicate effectively in writing

Manufacturing only:
Ability to read and interpret floor plans and production drawings for manufacturing (ie. furniture systems)

Construction only:
Ability to read and interpret Construction drawings

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES

Judgment
Effective interpersonal relationships
Initiative
Dependability
Values and Ethics

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

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Operational Requirements

May be required to travel within Canada (including overnight stays up to one week).

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 targeted groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be conducted.

A test may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

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.