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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

WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED FROM THIS WEBSITE. NO APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED VIA EMAIL OR PAPER COPIES WILL BE ACCEPTED.

The Selection Board will communicate with candidates by e-mail to provide/request information and to invite candidates to attend any portion of the assessment. Please include a valid e-mail address that you check frequently (including junk folders, if applicable).

Please be advised that one, some, or of all of the Asset Qualifications could be used at the screening phase.

NOTE: It is the responsibility of the candidate to clearly demonstrate how they meet each of the screening criteria (i.e. Education and Experience Qualifications, both Essential and Asset). 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 (i.e. Education and Experience Qualifications, both Essential and Asset). Your resume may be used as a secondary source to validate your education and experience, both Essential and Asset.

FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE INFORMATION IN THE REQUESTED FORMAT MAY RESULT IN YOUR APPLICATION BEING REJECTED.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates may be established to staff similar positions with various tenures (indeterminate, specified period, acting, casual, deployment, secondment or assignment).

Positions to be filled: 3

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 secondary school or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience
**** Applicants must clearly demonstrate on their application that they meet the following essential experience criteria. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of your application.

E 1 - Candidate must have experience in at least three (3) of the following:
Experience working in a warehouse, shipping environment or distribution center
OR
Experience in receipt and/or issue and/or maintenance and/or storage of goods or equipment
OR
Experience shipping and/or receiving goods
OR
Experience operating a forklift
OR
Experience in storage and handling of Hazardous Materials

E 2 - Experience using computer software applications including Word, Excel and Outlook
E3 - Experience using warehouse management system software or a computerized inventory system

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

Possession of additional certification:
-WHIMS
-First Aid
-CPR
-Forklift
-Dangerous Goods
-Packaging
-Safe lifting practices

Asset Experience
Experience in Hazardous Waste handling

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Ability:
Ability to communicate orally
Ability to communicate in writing

Personal Suitability
Safety Orientation
Effective Interpersonal Skills
Dependability
Initiative
Client Service

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

Organizational Needs:
In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, Visible Minorities, Persons with Disabilities and Women.

Operational Requirements
Depending upon the position being staffed one or more may apply:

May be required to obtain and retain a MHE (Materiel Handling Equipment) Certificate
Willing and able to work in a warehouse environment with minimal supervision
Willing and able to climb ladders and work on elevated devices
Working indoors and/or outdoors and in varying weather conditions
Willing and able to work overtime as pre-authorized
Willing and able to obtain a DND 404 to operate Materiel Handling Equipment
Willing and able to lift up to 20 kg in accordance with safe work practices

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Depending upon the position being staffed one or more may apply:

Possess a valid, unrestricted, provincial or territorial driver license
Must wear CSA approved safety footwear and other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

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.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

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

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

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.

Applicants must apply on-line.

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.

All information pertaining to the process will be sent by email. It is therefore your responsibility to verify your email account for new communication regarding this selection process on a regular basis.

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.