Cleaner

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Work environment

The Department of National Defence (DND) is one of the largest federal government employers. DNDs 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 important part of the Defence Team.

19 Wing Comox is based on Vancouver Island. Its Aurora crews keep watch over the Pacific Ocean while its search and rescue teams regularly locate downed Aircraft in some of Canada's roughest terrain while another squadron helps train fighter pilots in tactical procedures.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff casual Cleaner positions. This process may be used to staff similar positions.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

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

Experience providing cleaning services in a commercial, institutional or medical setting.

Experience providing cleaning services in a military environment

Experience in supervising and coordinating the work of other cleaners, including one or more of:
- Inspecting facilities to ensure safety and cleanliness standards are met
- Providing coaching and/or performance feedback to staff
- Handling complaints

Following direction
Interpersonal relationships
Safety orientation
Initiative
Dependability

Willing and able to take training
Willing and able to work shifts
Willing and able to work weekends
Willing and able to work overtime
Willing and able to wear CSA approved safety footwear and other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Shift work
Work weekends
Overtime
CSA approved safety footwear and other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Candidates must meet and maintain the above conditions of employment throughout their employment.

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

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

It is your responsibility to check your e-mail regularly to ensure that you do not miss out on any opportunities. Failure to respond in the timeframe provided will result in you not being referred to the organization.

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

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.