Cleaning 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

Duties

Conducts a variety of cleaning/housekeeping/maintenance services.

Maintains and repairs cleaning equipment; replenishes cleaning supplies and services.

The incumbent of this position has Peace Officer Designation.

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.

For further information on the department, work environment, careers at CSC, and application process, please visit our website at Correctional Service of Canada at http://www.csc-scc.gc.ca.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one permanent position at Kent Institution in Agassiz, BC.

A pool of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff similar temporary and/or permanent positions within the Correctional Service of Canada in the Pacific Region.

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 an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

Experience providing cleaning services in either a commercial, multi-residential, or institutional environment.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES:

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

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES:

Effective interpersonal relationships
Judgment
Reliability
Teamwork

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

EXPERIENCE:

Possession of a current Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS) certificate

Experience in the operation and maintenance of industrial cleaning equipment

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

Experience providing cleaning services in a Health Care facility

Experience working in a correctional environment

Experience in the use of various software programs such as: Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook.

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:

Willingness and ability to work overtime

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Physically able to lift and relocate packages and equipment to various locations, as per the Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations Part 14.

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.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

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

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-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/information-candidates/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/gc-jobs/information-candidates.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.