Supplies and Services Officer

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

Work environment

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

Intent of the process

Employment Tenure: This selection process will be used to create a Qualified Pool of candidates to fill numerous current and future vacancies of various tenures and at various work locations.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 2,000 words (maximum)

Contact information for 2 references.

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

A secondary school diploma or successful completion of a provincially /
territorially approved secondary school equivalency test, or an acceptable
combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience using computer programs such as Word, Excel, Power
Point, and electronic mail.

Experience in shipping and receiving, or warehousing, or storage and
control of material.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of shipping, receiving, issuing, storing, and inventory control
of stock.
Knowledge of materiel records management.
Knowledge of workplace safety programs, equipment and practices.
Knowledge of safe lifting techniques and practices

Ability to deal with multiple priorities
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to communicate effectively in writing

Effective interpersonal relationships
Team Work
Flexibility
Judgment
Client Service Orientation
Reliability

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

Possession of valid Forklift Operator certificate

Possession of a valid Workplace Hazardous Material information System
(WHMIS) certificate

Possession of a valid First aid and CPR certificate

Experience in supervising, evaluating and motivating individuals

Experience in providing ordering and issuing services such as; clothing, bedding,
linens, personal grooming items, household and janitorial supplies, furnishings
and housekeeping equipment.

Experience in the handling and storage of dangerous goods.

Experience in the operation of warehouse equipment, such as forklifts,
trucks, and delivery vehicles.

Experience in the techniques and equipment used in a commercial laundry
(washers, dryers, clothes presses, labeling and sewing machines)

Experience in commercial or general housekeeping techniques and equipment
such as floor polishers, vacuums, or rug shampooers

Experience in the proper techniques and methods to clean up bodily fluids /
biohazard spills

Experience in a point of sale system (Cashiering)

Experience working for Correctional Service of Canada

Organizational Needs:
Member of a designated Employment Equity group

Operational Requirements:
Must be willing to work occasional overtime
Must be willing to work with and/or instruct inmates
Must be willing to be part of the Hazmat Team (in some institutions)

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Enhanced Reliability Security Clearance

Prior to appointment, candidate must possess a valid unrestricted driver's licence
that conforms to provincial or territorial requirements. As a condition of
employment, candidate must maintain valid unrestricted driver's licence
throughout employment.
Must be willing and able to lift, carry and shelve goods weighing up to 20 kg
repeatedly throughout the day

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

You will be required to show how you demonstrate the essential qualifications (i.e.
Education, Experience and/or Occupational Certification) for the initial screening
through your resume, cover letter, and/or in answering online screening questions. It
is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of
current or past responsibilities. Rather you must clearly demonstrate HOW, WHEN,
and WHERE the qualification was met through substantiation by examples.
Information on your described skills, experience, etc. provided in a cover letter or
screening questions should be supported by your resume. Failure to provide the
above information in the format required may result in your application being rejected
from the process.
. Proof of education must be submitted at the interview.
. Successful candidate(s) must meet and maintain the Conditions of Employment
throughout their employment.
. The client organization will accept applications on-line only.
All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service
Resourcing System. Following are some of the benefits associated with applying online:
. Applicants can create a profile and a resume that can be used when applying for
other processes without having to recreate a new application each time.
. Applicants can modify their application/resume at any time BEFORE the closing
date indicated on the job advertisement.
. Applicants can verify the status of their applications, at any time.
. Applicants can be notified electronically of tests or interviews and results.
. For some jobs, applicants will find important information, namely the job
questionnaire and a complete statement of merit criteria that are only available when
applying on-line.
To submit an application on-line, please select the button "Apply Online" below.
Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS)
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Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact
1-800-645-5605.
. PLEASE NOTE: For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with
applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening
results, and sending invitations for written tests and interviews).
Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid
e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts
messages from unknown users.
. A written exam will be administered.
. Interviews will be conducted.
. Reference checks will be conducted.
. Candidates must meet all of the essential qualifications noted in the Statement of
Merit Criteria to be appointed to a position. A candidate may be appointed to a
position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications or
operational requirements. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a
deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.
Anticipated Exam dates: Week of July 9-13, 2018
Anticipated Interview dates: Week of August 20-24, 2018
Candidates are advised to make themselves available during these
dates.***

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.