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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. ONLY APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED ON-LINE USING THE 'APPLY ON-LINE' BUTTON, WILL BE CONSIDERED.

2. This selection process may be used to fill the same or similar positions at equivalent or lower classifications on a casual, term, indeterminate or acting at full or part-time hours.

3. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY ONLY IF THEY ARE WILLING AND ABLE TO WORK IN OR RELOCATE TO THE LOCATION OF THE POSITIONS BEING STAFFED.

4. Candidates must clearly demonstrate in the screening questionnaire how they meet the education and experience criteria listed in the Essential Qualifications and Asset Qualifications if applicable.

Please note that stating that the requirement has been met, and/or listing past or current responsibilities, does not represent adequate substantiation. Rather, you must provide concrete examples that clearly illustrate how you meet the requirement. Résumés may be used as a secondary source to validate the qualifications described; comments such as "refer to my attached resume" will not be accepted and may result in your application being rejected.

5. Throughout the selection process, it is your responsibility to make yourself available for all testing and interview dates for which you are invited. If you fail to attend any of the scheduled testing or interview sessions, you will be deemed to be no longer interested in this selection process and as a result, you will not be considered further.

6. Proof of your education will be requested and must be provided during the selection process, in order to verify that candidates meet the education requirement. Candidates who are unable to provide proof that they meet this essential qualification as requested may be eliminated from the process.

7. Please provide a valid e-mail address as correspondence will be sent via e-mail whenever possible. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.

8. The successful candidate will have to obtain an RCMP Enhanced reliability security clearance. The process requires a Security/Reliability Interview, a field investigation in matters of Criminal Activities, credit/finances, education, employment, references, etc.

Intent of the process

A qualified pool of candidates may be established to staff this and other similar positions, at the GS-STS-05 group and level for term, indeterminate or acting at full or part-time hours.

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
Successful completion of two years of secondary school education or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Experience in utilizing word processing, spreadsheet and inventory control software programs.

Experience in issuing and receiving of goods and materials in a warehouse environment.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of warehouse techniques and inventory control.

Knowledge of acceptable methods and practices for receiving, issuing and shipping of supplies and equipment.

Knowledge of safety regulations/procedures in a warehouse environment.

ABILITY
Ability to establish and effectively address priorities.
Ability to maintain records and supplies.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
Effective teamwork and interpersonal skills
Client Service Orientation
Dependability

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

Possession of a current Workplace Hazardous Material Information Systems (WHMIS) Certificate.

Possession of a current Transportation of Dangerous Goods Certificate.

Possession of a current forklift operator safety training program certificate.

Possession of a current a firearms license that is valid for restricted firearms (or eligibility to apply for a restricted PAL including successful completion of the Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC) and successful completion of the Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course (CRFSC))

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - RCMP Enhanced Reliability Status

Ability and willingness to travel, including remote locations, via aircraft and automobile.
Possession of a valid Newfoundland & Labrador driver’s license.
Ability and willingness to work overtime when required.
Ability to lift items weighing up to 20kg, using proper lifting techniques.

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

PLEASE NOTE: For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes.

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may/will be used to evaluate the candidates.

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered. Interview(s) may be conducted via telephone, video-conference or other similar means.

A test may be administered. Please note that written test(s) may be administered during weekdays and/or evenings and/or weekends.

Testing/interviews will be conducted at locations of the employer's choice and may require candidates to travel to the test/interview location.

You MUST CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE IN WRITING how you meet the requirements under Language, Education and Experience. The screening board cannot make any assumptions about your experience. It is not sufficient to say that you have the required qualifications or to list your current duties. PROVIDE CONCRETE AND DETAILED EXAMPLES AND DESCRIBE THE WORK/DUTIES YOU HAVE PERFORMED. Failure to do so may result in your application not being considered further during the screening process.

The ASSET qualification(s) may be used for screening of applications. If you meet these asset qualifications(s), PLEASE CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE IN WRITING, HOW YOU MEET THEM. Provide examples and describe the work/duties you have performed. Failure to do so may result in your application not being considered further during the screening process.

TRAVEL RELATED TO THE SELECTION OR APPOINTMENT PROCESS. Please note that candidates (including employees of the Public Service) will not be considered to be in travel status or on government business and that travel costs will not be reimbursed. Consequently, candidates will be responsible for travel costs.

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

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

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

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

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 thank all those who apply.

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.