Maintenance Tradesperson

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

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

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. Staff may be working in an environment where there could be offender contact.

Intent of the process

A qualified pool of candidates will be established and may be used to staff current and future indeterminate and temporary vacancies for similar positions.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION
A secondary school diploma or a satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Experience* in the operations, repair and/or maintenance of building architectural/structural components (such as heating, air conditioning, ventilation, plumbing and electrical systems normally associated with infrastructure and building maintenance.)
*Minimum of 1 year experience in the last 3 years.

Experience in the maintenance of motorized equipment.

Experience supervising workers.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of regulations which impact on facilities and equipment maintenance and construction (as related to the position).
Knowledge of workplace health and safety.

ABILITIES
Ability to use and provide instruction on the safe use of tools and equipment necessary for the work of the position.
Ability to resolve operational issues related to facilities management.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
Team player
Attention to detail
Dependability
Initiative

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
Graduation from a recognized college (2 years minimum) in a related field.

Post Secondary - Certificate program associated with Building and/or Facility system maintenance or acceptable equivalent.

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
Applicable provincial certification required to perform the duties of the position.

Certification in a relevant trade.

Possession of valid Fall Protection Certification.

Possession of valid Confined Space Certification.

Possession of valid WHMIS Certification.

EXPERIENCE
Experience working in a correctional environment.

Experience in the use of hydraulic press brakes, sheet metal shears and welding equipment.

Experience operating powered lift equipment with up to 7,000-pound capacity.

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

Information on employment equity

Placement of Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) employees affected by workforce adjustment.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be willing to work overtime and flexible hours.
Must possess a valid provincial driver’s license, with the appropriate endorsements.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Must be able to work and lift tools, equipment and objects weighing at least 50 lbs.
Must be able to work in a 24/7 environment.
Must have a valid driver's license.

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 administered.

A test may be administered.

An inventory advertisement allows a continuous intake of applications, over as long a period as desired. This inventory has no closing date, although one may be added in the future. Once a candidate has submitted their application it will stay active in the inventory (assuming it meets the essential screening criteria) for 180 days. At the end of that period, candidates will need to refresh their application to ensure it stays active in the inventory. 15 days prior to the end of the 180 day period, candidates will receive a notice to their applicant profile instructing them that their application will expire unless it is refreshed. Candidates are also able to withdraw their application from the inventory anytime they desire.

If you are found unsuccessful during any point of the process, your application will not be considered again until 60 days has elapsed from the date of your elimination notification. After 60 days, you may submit a new application.

Since this process is being used to staff positions in British Columbia, it is important that you ONLY indicate your true locations of interest as well as fully complete all screening questions.

The application process includes screening questions that will be used as part of the assessment. We cannot make assumptions about your qualifications. As such, it is imperative that candidates adequately complete the screening questionnaire. It is important that candidates clearly demonstrate how and why they meet the qualifications, giving detailed examples for each element.

Your résumé will NOT BE USED for screening purposes and may only be used as a secondary source of validation. Failure to clearly demonstrate HOW you meet the screening criteria in your responses to the screening questions may result in the rejection of your application.

As asset qualifications could be used for referral of candidates, please ensure you complete the screening questions if you meet these qualifications. A person may be appointed even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications. However, it may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

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

Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts emails from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). Should your email address change during the process, it is your responsibility to inform us and to regularly verify your e-mails.

Only on-line applications will be accepted in order to take advantage of the many benefits of using the electronic recruitment system. Please communicate with the contact person to discuss alternative methods if online application is impossible.

To submit an application online, please select the button “Apply Online”.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying online are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

Proof of education may be required.

Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/

The Correctional Service of Canada is dedicated to supporting inclusive, barrier-free selection processes for all candidates. At any time during a selection process, candidates may request an accommodation to facilitate their assessment in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially. Please visit https://www.canada.ca/en/public-servicecommission/jobs/services/gcjobs/informationcandidates/accommodations.html for additional information on accommodation in a selection process. Alternatively, you may direct any specific enquiries to the departmental contact identified on this advertisement.

For general information when applying on a selection process, visit https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gcjobs/informationcandidates.html.

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.