Cleaner

Update: Amendments have been made to the intent and number of positions.

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 specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

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. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. 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.

Work environment

The Department of National Defence (DND) is the largest federal government employer, offering over 70 different types of civilian career opportunities. DND's role is to provide services and support to the Canadian Forces (CF) 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

A pool of qualified candidates will be created to staff vacancies indeterminate or term basis and with various security requirements.

Applicants are encouraged to apply only if they are able to relocate or commute to Greenwood, Nova Scotia.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EXPERIENCE

EX1. Experience providing cleaning services in a commercial, institutional or medical setting.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

ABILITY

A1. Ability to communicate effectively orally.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES:

PS1. Following direction
PS2. Interpersonal relationships
PS3. Safety orientation
PS4. Initiative
PS5. Dependability

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

AE1. Experience providing cleaning services in a military environment

AE2. 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

Operational Requirements

- Must be willing and able to work shifts and weekends
- Must wear CSA approved safety footwear and other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required
- Must be willing and able to work overtime
- Willing and able to take training as required

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

- Must be willing and able to work shifts and weekends
- Must be willing and able to work overtime
- Must wear CSA approved safety footwear and other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required

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 designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

All job applications must be submitted on-line.

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed. Therefore, if you meet the experience qualification(s) listed under Asset Qualifications, please be sure to clearly demonstrate this in your application.

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

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.

Please provide a valid e-mail address as all correspondence will be sent via e-mail. The onus is on the applicant to inform the contact person indicated in the General Inquiries section of any changes to this e-mail address.

Interviews may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

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, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.