Labour Foreperson

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Information on accommodation for persons with disabilities

Work environment

The Department of National Defence (DND) is one of the largest federal government employers, offering over 70 different types of civilian career opportunities. DND's role is to provide services and support to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad. As a civilian employee, you will be an essential part of the Defence Team. In this regard, the department fosters a work environment where employees have opportunities to grow, to learn, to progress in their careers and have job satisfaction over the long-term.

Intent of the process

There is an immediate need to staff one (1) permanent GL ELE 04 (B2) position position in Kingston, Ontario.

This pool may also be used to staff identical or similar positions with various tenures such as indeterminate and term within National Defence - Assistant Deputy Minister (Infrastructure & Environment) - Real Property Operations Units (Ontario).

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:
EDU 1: Successful completion of secondary school education or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Occupational Certification:
OC1: Possession of a valid and unrestricted driver’s license for class G vehicles from the Province of Ontario or other provincial or territorial equivalent.

Experience:
E1 - Experience supervising employees.
E2 - Experience working in grounds maintenance; including landscaping, turf and trees.
E3 - Experience in snow removal operating the related equipment and tools.
E4 - Experience using a computer and applications such as Microsoft Office.
E5 - Experience maintaining and repairing outdoor infrastructure such as roads, fence/gates, flag poles and bridges.
E6 - Experience maintaining and accounting for inventory and ordering material.
E7 – Experience working in multi construction trades such as; basic carpentry, concrete masonry, sewer, water, storm and demolition.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

For some positions:
OC 2: Possession of a valid Ontario Pesticide Exterminator's License.

Ability:
A1 - Ability to communicate effectively orally
A2 – Ability to communicate effectively in writing

Personal Suitabilities:
PS1 - Effective Interpersonal Relationships
PS2 - Dependability
PS3 - Motivation
PS4 - Judgment
PS5 - Safety Oriented

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

AQ1 – Possession of certification or completion of training in one or more of the Health and Safety related field: First Aid, CPR, WHMIS, General Safety, HAZMAT, Confined Space Entry, and Fall Arrest.
AQ2 - Possession of a certification as chain saw operator.

Experience:
AQ3 - Experience operating various equipment such as skid steer, tractors and trackless with attachments.
AQ4 – Experience in backing up trailers of various sizes.
AQ5 - Experience mentoring & managing performance
AQ6 – Experience working in a fast paced and changing environment, dealing with lots of pressure or changing priorities

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

OR1: Willingness to wear all Personal Protective Equipment.
OR2: Willingness to perform a variety of physical tasks including but not limited to repetitive lifting up to 30kg, standing, climbing, walking, lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, grasping, reaching, stooping, crouching, sitting, color determination, speaking and listening.
OR3: Willingness to work in stressful environmental conditions including but not limited to extreme cold/heat temperatures, wet weather, bugs, etc. for prolonged periods.
OR4: May be required to occasionally work on high structures or in confined spaces.
OR5: May be required to work overtime including evenings and weekends.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

- Possession of a valid and unrestricted driver’s license for class G vehicles from the Province of Ontario or other provincial or territorial equivalent.
- A current and acceptable driver’s abstract
- Eligibility and willingness to obtain and maintain a DND 404 Driver’s License.
- Willingness to perform a variety of physical tasks.

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

Interviews will be conducted.

Reference checks will be conducted.

A written assessment may be administered.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

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.

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

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.