Material Handler - ANTICIPATORY

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

ONLY APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED ON-LINE USING THE 'APPLY ON-LINE' BUTTON ABOVE WILL BE CONSIDERED. Persons with disabilities or residing in locations that prevent them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

**Please note that your answers to the screening questions as well as your résumé will be used to assess your ability to communicate effectively in writing.**

Intent of the process

*Anticipatory process*

A pool of qualified candidates will be established from this process which may be used to staff identical or similar positions within Environment and Climate Change Canada in Burlington, ON; Toronto, ON and Winnipeg, MB with various tenures, language requirements or profiles, and conditions of employment.

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 in at least three (3) of the following:
--- Experience working in a warehouse or distribution center.
--- Experience in receipt, issue, maintenance and storage of goods or equipment.
--- Experience shipping and receiving goods.
--- Experience operating a forklift (lift truck or reach truck with retractable mast).
--- Experience in storage and handling of Hazardous Materials.

Experience using warehouse management system software or a computerized inventory system.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:

Certification Dangerous Goods Transport (TDG – Road, Air, Marine).

Experience using SAP software – Inventory and Warehouse Management Module.

Experience in Hazardous Waste handling.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing and able to perform physical tasks such as, but not limited to, standing, climbing, walking, lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, reaching, stooping, crouching, etc.
• Willing and able to be exposed to dust, gas fumes from vehicles, fumes from chemicals and to all weather conditions when working outdoors.
• Willing and able to work in a noisy warehouse environment with minimal supervision
• Willing and able to work indoors and/or outdoors and in varying weather conditions
• Willing and able to lift up to 20kg in accordance with safe work practices

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of health and safety practices applicable to a warehouse including WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) Regulations.

ABILITIES:

Ability to follow directions.
Organizational skills.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate in writing.
Ability to effectively manipulate data through the use of spreadsheets (formulas and functions, conditional formatting and filters).
Ability to problem solve.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

Safety Orientation
Effective Interpersonal Skills
Initiative
Dependability

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Must wear CSA approved safety footwear and other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

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

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

Asset experience could be used at the screening stage. Please ensure that you clearly indicate with concrete examples how you meet theses qualifications.

Tips for applicants: When answering the screening questions ensure that you provide complete and thorough details of your experience. Do not assume that the screening board has any previous knowledge of your background, qualifications, or work history. You must be specific and provide concrete examples/details for each Experience element, as applications will be screened only on the information provided. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being screened out of the competition.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

Qualifications will be assessed by a variety of tools and methods. Therefore, a written exam, an interview, reference checks or other assessment methods may be used in this process. Candidates are expected to make a reasonable effort to make themselves available for assessments as scheduled.

If you are already working for the Public Service, please clearly identify your substantive group and level, your employment status, and PRI on your resume / application.

Successful candidate(s) will be required to provide proof of their education credentials, in the form of a diploma or official transcript (original documents only). 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/.

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.

Our intention is to communicate with the candidates by email. Candidates who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

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.