Kitchen Helper

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 special accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Information on accommodation for persons with disabilities

1. The ability to communicate will be evaluated throughout the entire process.

2. By submitting your application, you declare that the information provided is true to the best of your knowledge and free from plagiarism. In accordance to the Public Service Employment Act, art.69, fraud may lead to (but not limited to) appointments being revoked.

3. DO NOT send a cover letter. Screening questions will replace the cover letters. We will NOT read cover letters.

4. Each question is divided into two parts. The first part consists of a simple question requiring a YES or NO answer. If your answer is “yes”, the second part will ask to fully demonstrate how you obtained this qualification by responding to sub-questions.

5. If you do not fully complete the screening questions as instructed, you may be screened out.

6. You will be required to show how you demonstrate the essential and asset qualifications (i.e. Education, Experience and/or Occupational Certification) for the initial screening through online screening questions. Your resume will need to corroborate the information. It is NOT sufficient to simply state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Through your screening question answers, you must clearly demonstrate HOW, WHEN, and WHERE the qualification was met through substantiation by examples. Failure to provide the above information in the required format may result in your application being rejected from the process.

7. You must include in your application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (Junk mail).

8. **A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.**

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates may be established to staff similar positions within National Defense with various tenures (assignment, secondment, acting, specified period or indeterminate) as well as various security requirements and various linguistic profiles.

Please take note that despite the locations specified, this process could be used to fill positions in other locations across Canada.

Positions to be filled: 15

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EXPERIENCE

E1 - Experience working in a commercial, institutional or food service setting as well as preparing the meals.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

ACERT1 - Proof of certification in a recognized field such as WHMIS, health, hygiene or safety

ACERT2 - Valid Food Handlers Course – Food Safe Level

AE1 - Experience managing and supervising a food service

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB
English essential
French essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

K1 - Knowledge of safe lifting practices

ABILITY

A1 - Ability to communicate effectively orally

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES

PS1 - Dependability

PS2 - Effective Interpersonal skills

PS3 - Initiative

PS4 - Judgment

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

We may have several positions to staff across Canada. When you will submit your application, the system will ask you what is your workplace preference. Please be sure to identity with a «YES» or a «NO» if the places of work indicated are preferable for you.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

• Must be able to lift and carry objects (maximum of 20 kg/44 lbs)
• Must be able stand for prolonged periods of time
• Must be able to work shift schedule including weekends and holidays
• Must be able to wear and utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in compliance with safety regulations

Candidates must meet and maintain the above Conditions of Employment through their employment.

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

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.

We thank all those who apply.

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.