Instructor Sheet Metal

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

***PLEASE NOTE THAT YOUR RESPONSES TO THE PRE-SCREENING QUESTIONS AND YOUR RÉSUMÉ WILL BE USED TO EVALUATE YOUR ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY IN WRITING.

Duties

Plans, coordinates and facilitates skill development through a metal trade to enhance the offender reintegration potential; establishes and maintains a positive employment environment with offenders.

Evaluates offender’s work performance in all areas of skills development, fundamental skills, personal management and teamwork skills for input into the Offender Management System; prepares oral and written reports for the benefit of other correctional staff in order to assist them with decision making.

Supervises the operations of a metal shop; supervises, counsels, directsand provides employable skills to inmates in the manufacturing of metal goods and administers the operation of the CORCAN shop.

Carries out all aspects of the fabrication of metal products in keeping with product design or customer requirements.

Orders material, supplies, tools or services required to maintain the enterprise to ensure the production of the highest quality product or service (according to ISO standards where applicable); maintains and controls shop inventory and tools in accordance with institutional and CORCAN security policies; and, provides offender safety training and instructs on proper use and care of the equipment.

Work environment

CORCAN is a key rehabilitation program of the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC). It contributes to safe communities by providing offenders with employment and employability skills training while incarcerated in federal penitentiaries, and for brief periods of time, after they are released into the community. This is done through on-the-job and third-party certified vocational training that focuses on our four business lines:

1. Manufacturing
2. Textiles
3. Construction
4. Services

CORCAN's work supports the social policy of the Government of Canada to safely reintegrate offenders into society in a way that promotes their success as Canadian citizens.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to fill similar vacancies of permanent or temporary tenures within Correctional Service of Canada in various locations.

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)

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION

Possession of a valid metal trades Certification of Qualifications recognized by the provincial authority, Colleges or Universities (or equivalent Provincial governing body) valid in the designated Province of work.

EXPERIENCE

Experience operating within a modern production environment, in the use and maintenance of metal and related fabrication equipment (e.g. metal brake, shear, punch press, welders).

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

EXPERIENCE

Experience in CNC (Computer Numerical Control) programming.

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

Various language requirements
English Essential
French Essential
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of metal materials, fabrications processes and basic welding techniques.
Knowledge of Health and Safety rules and regulations relating to metal fabrication trades (Canada Labour Code and Occupational Health and Safety Regulations).

ABILITIES

Ability to initiate and maintain a worker training program which includes basic instructions related to the metal fabrication trade.
Ability to supervise workers and organize/schedule production to meet deadlines and quality standard.
Ability to expedite, control and requisition raw materials for production in order to maintain minimum inventory quantities.
Ability to implement and maintain a shop safety program.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

Effective interpersonal relationships
Dependability
Judgement
Motivation

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

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENT

Willingness to work overtime with limited notice.

Conditions of employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Reliability Status security clearance.
Possession and maintenance of a valid driver's license.
Willingness to work with offenders in an institutional environment.

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

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

A situational exercise may be administered.

An assignment, secondment, or acting appointment requires approval of your supervisor.

Indeterminate employees at the same group and level or equivalent will be considered for deployment. If no deployment is made, applicants from other groups and levels will be considered in the advertised appointment process.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

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

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.