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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

The intent of this selection process is to staff 5 term positions. A pool of fully or partially qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff similar positions within Elections Canada with various tenures (indeterminate or varying specified periods).

Positions to be filled: 5

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination* of education, training and/or experience

*Note : In conjunction with this present selection process, the acceptable combination is defined as follow : Successful completion of 3 years of secondary school along with work experience in a field relatable to the work done in a warehouse or distribution centre

Degree equivalency

Experience in using a motorized material-handling material such as a forklift, a narrow aisle truck, a walkie/rider type pallet truck

Experience in working in a warehouse or a distribution centre

Experience in assembly, shipping or receiving forms and supplies

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

Experience in providing warehouse services in an electoral environment within federal, provincial, territorial or municipal electoral bodies.

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

English or French

Information on language requirements

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to work in a team

Ability to communicate orally

Attention to detail

Dependability

Interpersonal Skills

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

Valid Forklift Operation Certification

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

Information on employment equity

Willingness and ability to work overtime as when needed, often and /or on a short notice.

Willingness and ability to work on variable shift work schedules, as and when required.

Willingness and ability to lift loads up to 22.5 kg (50 pounds) in accordance with safe work practices.

Willingness and ability to climb on a stool or small step ladder in accordance with safe work practices.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Work overtime as when needed, often and /or on a short notice.

Work on variable shift work schedules, as and when required.

Ability to lift loads up to 22.5 kg (50 pounds) in accordance with safe work practices.

Climb on a stool or small step ladder in accordance with safe work practices.

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

1) The client organization will accept applications on-line only.

2) Candidates must clearly demonstrate IN THEIR COVER LETTER, with concrete and detailed examples, how they meet each of the screening criteria (i.e. Education and Experience Qualifications, both Essential and Assets). Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that 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. One suitable approach is to use each screening criteria as a heading, and provide a description outlining how that criteria is met. Failure to provide an appropriate cover letter could result in the application being rejected from the process. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.

3) A written examination may be administered.

4) An interview may be administered.

5) Reference checks may be sought.

6) You must provide proof of your education credentials.

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

8) Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

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

10) Please identify clearly your substantive group and level and your employment status on your resume and/or application form.

11) An assignment/secondment or an acting appointment is a temporary resourcing option. The approval of your substantive supervisor may/will be required before an offer can be made.

12) Please ensure that your Personal Record Identifier (PRI) is included in your application.

13) 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

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.