Supplies and Services Officer

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

The pool of qualified candidates established from this process may be used to staff similar positions.

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)

A secondary school diploma or successful completion of a provincially / territorially approved secondary school equivalency test, or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience using computer programs such as Word, Excel, Power Point, and electronic mail.
Experience in shipping and receiving, or warehousing, or storage and control of material.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of shipping, receiving, issuing, storing, and inventory control of stock.
Knowledge of materiel records management.
Knowledge of workplace safety programs, equipment and practices.
Knowledge of safe lifting techniques and practices

Ability to deal with multiple priorities
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to communicate effectively in writing

Effective interpersonal relationships
Team Work
Flexibility
Judgment
Client Service Orientation
Reliability

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

Possession of a current transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) certificate
Possession of valid Forklift Operator certificate
Possession of a valid Workplace Hazardous Material information System (WHMIS) certificate
Possession of a valid First aid and CPR certificate
Possession of current Fall Arrest certification
Possession of current Aerial Platform Work certification

Experience in supervising, evaluating and motivating individuals
Experience in ordering, warehousing and dispensing services and commodities such as; clothing, bedding, linens, personal grooming items, household and janitorial supplies, furnishings and housekeeping equipment.
Experience in the handling and storage of dangerous goods.
Experience in the operation of warehouse equipment, such as forklifts, trucks, and delivery vehicles.
Experience in operation of a commercial laundry (washers, dryers, clothing presses)
Experience in commercial sewing equipment
Experience in commercial or general housekeeping techniques including the operation and maintenance of housekeeping equipment such as automatic floor scrubbers, carpet cleaners, floor polishers, burnishers, etc.
Experience in the proper techniques and methods to clean up bodily fluids, biohazard spills, or other hazardous materials
Experience in a point of sale system (Cashiering)
Experience working for Correctional Service of Canada
Knowledge of Transportation of Dangerous Goods regulations

**Knowledge of Aboriginal cultures
**Ability to Speak an Aboriginal Language (example Cree)

Note: ** This element applies to positions at the Healing Lodges.

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

Information on employment equity

Compliance with the Memorandum of Understanding/Agreements with Healing Lodges.

Must be willing to work occasional short-notice overtime during emergencies includes late nights and weekends
Must be willing to work with, instruct and supervise inmates
Must be willing to be part of the Hazardous Material Clean-up Team (in some or all institutions).

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Prior to appointment, candidate must possess a valid unrestricted driver's licence that conforms to provincial or territorial requirements. As a condition of employment, candidate must maintain valid unrestricted driver's licence throughout employment.

Must be willing and able to lift, carry and shelve goods weighing up to 20 kg repeatedly throughout the day

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

We will only accept on-line applications received via the jobs.gc.ca site

You MUST use the ON-LINE application form. Please note that an e-mail is NOT considered an 'on-line' application for the purposes of this selection process. To submit an application on-line, please select the button "Apply Online" below.

Persons with a disability preventing them from applying on-line should contact us at 1-800-645-5605.

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

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

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.

Our intention is to communicate with candidates via email. Candidates who apply on this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and to make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is to be noted that it is your responsibility to ensure that, during the life of this selection process, you communicate any changes related to your telephone number or e-mail address.

Personal suitability will be assessed from the time of application.

Please note that one, some or of all of the asset qualifications could be used at the screening phase. It is the candidates' responsibility to demonstrate clearly on their application that they meet the asset qualifications.

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.