Foreman General Services

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

Intent of the process

This process will be used to staff similar positions within the Canadian Coast Guard with employment tenures, language requirements, security requirements, conditions of employment and work locations that will vary depending on the needs of 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)

A High school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience related to the position to be filled.

Degree equivalency

Recent experience in supervising employees, including delegation and supervision of work (by recent, we mean in the last five years approximately).

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

French essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of Part II of the Canada Labor Code Occupational Health and Safety.

ABILITY:
Ability to prepare work plans, assign tasks and supervise work.
Ability to manage changing operational priorities on short notice and stress.
Ability to award low value contracts (< 10k $).
Ability to use Microsoft Office software effectively.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES:
Interpersonal relationships appropriate and efficient
Leadership
Initiative
Reliability

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

Crane operator's certificate
Class 1 Driver's License - Heavy Vehicles

Knowledge of WHMIS and TDG.
Knowledge of Maximo software or other similar software

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Valid medical examination.
Possess a valid driver's license.
Willingness and ability to climb laps and work at a height of up to 120 feet.
Willingness and ability to travel in vehicles, ships, boats, barges, helicopters and off-road vehicles.
Willingness and ability to work in isolated places and walk on rough terrain.
Willingness and ability to work overtime as needed.
Willingness and ability to work in a context where operational priorities are changing 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 designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Depending on the needs of the organization, a random selection could be used at any time during the process to identify which applicants from the inventory will be assessed.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. 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.

Only on-line application received via the Jobs GC site will be accepted. Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact the Public Service Commission at 1-800-645-5605.

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

Candidates whose applications are retained for further consideration may be required to travel to attend an interview or the administration of a test. Candidates from outside the federal public service may be required to pay for their own travel and relocation expenses.

Acknowledgement of receipt of applications will not be sent.

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.