Mail, Shipping and Distribution Clerk

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

**IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS TO FOLLOW**

Candidates are required to complete screening questions that clearly demonstrate how they meet the essential criteria of education and experience and any asset education and asset experience listed in the Statement of Merit Criteria. Candidates should use concrete examples demonstrating how they meet the experience and education required. Resumes will be used to validate the experience listed in the answers and proof of education will be required to validate the education. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

Please note that communication relating to this process, including resume, screening questions, may be used to assess the ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one indeterminate position.

Indeterminate employees at the same group and level or equivalent might be considered first for a deployment.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff identical or similar positions within Library and Archives Canada using various languages requirements and/or various tenures and/or various security profiles according to the positions being staffed.

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:
A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
-Recent experience* in mail handling such as, without being limited to pick-up, delivery, sorting or distribution
-Experience in using a personal computer and current work software

*Recent experience means within the last five (5) years.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

Abilities:
-Ability to communicate effectively verbally.
-Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
-Ability to stand for long periods and to lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 30 kgs (50 lbs).

Personal Suitability:
-Effective interpersonal skills
-Reliability
-Initiative
-Client Service

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

Asset Experience:
-Experience working in a mailroom
-Experience in the operation of postage machines.
-Experience in using mail tracking systems and softwares.
-Experience as a shipper/receiver.
-Experience using Canada Post electronic shipping tools.

Asset Knowledge:
-Knowledge of postal services, mail categories and mail service alternatives.

Condition of Employment:
-Secret clearance
-Ability to stand for long periods and to lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 30 kgs (50 lbs).
-Ability to push and pull mail carts, flatbeds as well as moving cages or skids with a manual forklift.

Candidates must be willing and able to work at any of the Library and Archives Canada's facilities (located in the National Capital Region) on short notice.

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

A test may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

An assignment, acting requires approval of your supervisor.

The primary assessment (written tests, interview) location will be in Gatineau, Quebec.

Candidates from outside the federal public service who are invited to written exams and/or interviews may be responsible for travel and accommodation expenses. Where possible and available, some or all of the assessment activities may be conducted at the location of residence of the applicant by local proctor or by videoconference, at the sole discretion of Library and Archives Canada.

The application of the Asset Qualifications, random selection and/or top down selection may be used at any stage of the selection process. Please note that achieving a pass mark on any of the assessments used does not mean you will move forward in the selection process. Management may decide to use a cut-off mark that is higher than the pass mark on any evaluation used throughout the process.

Please identify clearly your substantive group and level and your employment status on your resume and/or application form, if applicable.

Please ensure that your Personal Record Identifier (PRI) is included in your application, if applicable.

You must provide proof of your education credentials at a later date.

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

You must indicate on your application if you require a technical aid for testing or an alternative method of assessment.

It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email 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.