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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

***VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: You will be required to provide Information on how you meet the essential qualifications (education, experience, and assets -if applicable) during the application process. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAR AND CONCRETE EXAMPLES IN YOUR RESPONSES TO EACH QUESTION, INCLUDING WHEN (FROM-TO), WHERE (OCCUPATIONAL TITLE, ORGANIZATION) AND HOW YOU OBTAINED YOUR EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND ASSETS (IF APPLICABLE). It is recommended that you describe the experience examples in specific terms, providing sufficient details so that the Assessment Board can clearly understand. Describe the situation/task, the action you took, what you accomplished and/or what you learned. Content of your response must be supported by your CV/resume as your responses to these questions will be used as a primary source of information and your CV/resume will only be used to validate this information. SHOULD YOU INDICATE IN YOUR RESPONSE "PLEASE REFER TO CV/RESUME" YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE REJECTED. Lack of EXAMPLES and DETAILS WILL result in your application being rejected as the Assessment Board will have insufficient information to determine if the requirement is met.

The ASSET qualification(s) may be used for screening of applications. If you meet these asset qualifications(s), PLEASE CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE IN WRITING HOW YOU MEET THEM. Provide examples and describe the work/duties you have performed. Failure to do so may result in your application not being considered further during the screening process.

ALL TESTING FOR CANDIDATES WILL TAKE PLACE IN HALIFAX, NS. CANDIDATES WHO ARE SCREENED INTO THIS STAFFING PROCESS WILL BE EXPECTED TO TRAVEL TO HALIFAX, NS FOR THIS PURPOSE. CANDIDATES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL EXPENSES INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH THIS STAFFING PROCESS

Intent of the process

This selection process will initially be used to staff one vacant permanent position.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established to fill current and future vacancies, on a temporary or permanent, part-time or full-time basis.

Should a Civilian Member (CM) be found qualified and selected for appointment, the appointment will not result in a change of status to the Public Service (PS) category for the CM.

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)

EDUCATION:

Successful completion of two years of secondary school education or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:

Possession of a current Workplace Hazardous Material Information Systems (WHMIS) Certificate.

Possession of a current a firearms license that is valid for restricted firearms (or eligibility to apply for a restricted PAL including successful completion of the Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC) and successful completion of the Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course (CRFSC))

EXPERIENCE

Experience in utilizing word processing, spreadsheet and inventory control software programs.

Experience in the issuing and receiving of goods and materials in a warehouse environment.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:

Possession of a current Transportation of Dangerous Goods Certificate.

Possession of a current forklift operator safety training program certificate

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of warehouse techniques and inventory control.

Knowledge of acceptable methods and practices for receiving, issuing and shipping of supplies and equipment.

Knowledge of safety regulations/procedures in a warehouse environment.

ABILITY:

Ability to establish and effectively address priorities.

Ability to maintain records and supplies.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

Effective teamwork and interpersonal skills

Client Service Orientation

Dependability

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - ENHANCED RELIABILITY STATUS

NOTE: Successful candidates will require a valid Enhanced Reliability security clearance prior to appointment and throughout the tenure of their employment. The process to obtain RCMP security clearance involves a security/reliability interview and a field investigation regarding matters of criminal activity which includes reference checks, verification of credit/financial status, education, employment, etc . As such, the process may take several weeks or months to complete.

To be granted RCMP security clearance and to maintain the ethical standards of the RCMP, candidates must not be, or have been, involved in certain criminal activities, have been dishonourably discharged, have pending personal bankruptcies, etc. For additional information and a complete list of activities, please visit http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/qualifications-and-requirements and read the section titled “To apply as a police officer, you must not have”, as well as the applicable considerations. The security requirements are the same for all employees of the RCMP.

Possession of a valid Nova Scotia driver’s license.

Ability and willingness to travel, including remote locations, via aircraft and automobile.

Ability and willingness to work overtime when required.

Ability to lift items weighing up to 20kg, using proper lifting techniques.

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 TESTING FOR CANDIDATES WILL TAKE PLACE IN HALIFAX, NS. CANDIDATES WHO ARE SCREENED INTO THIS STAFFING PROCESS WILL BE EXPECTED TO TRAVEL TO HALIFAX, NS FOR THIS PURPOSE. CANDIDATES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL EXPENSES INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH THIS STAFFING PROCESS

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

A situational exercise may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

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

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

You must indicate on your application if you require a technical aid for testing or an alternative method of assessment.

Our means of communication with applicants is via e-mail. Please ensure you include a functional e-mail address, which will accept messages from unknown users (some e-mail systems block these types of e-mails). It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.

It is the responsibility of the candidate to clearly outline within their resume how they meet each of the screening criteria (i.e. education and experience qualifications, both essential and assets). It is not sufficient to only state the requirement is met or to provide a listing of current responsibilities, rather the candidate must provide concrete examples that illustrate how they meet the requirement. Failure to do so could result in the application being rejected from the process.

The client organization will accept applications on-line only.

All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System. Following are some of the benefits associated with applying on-line.

Applicants can create a profile and a resume that can be used when applying for other processes without having to recreate a new application each time.

Applicants can modify their application/resume at any time BEFORE the closing date indicated on the job advertisement.

Applicants can verify the status of their applications, at any time.

Applicants can be notified electronically of tests or interviews and results.

For some jobs, applicants will find important information, namely the job questionnaire and a complete statement of merit criteria that are only available when applying on-line.

To submit an application on-line, please select the button "Apply Online" below.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605

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.