Facilities Assistant *AMENDMENT TO CLOSING DATE

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

Candidates must submit their application using the "Apply online" function. Only applications submitted via this portal will be considered, unless a valid reason is presented prior to the closing date and accepted by the hiring manager.

VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: Candidates that apply for this position will have to complete **PRE-SCREENING QUESTIONS** in order to clearly demonstrate that they meet the education and experience criteria (essential and asset qualifications).

Candidates must clearly demonstrate in the experience questionnaire how they meet the education and experience criteria listed as essential and asset qualifications on the statement of merit criteria. The assessment board cannot make any assumptions about your experience. Note that it is not sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Resumes may be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the experience questionnaire. Failure to clearly demonstrate in the questionnaire how you meet the education and experience, both essential and asset, where applicable, may result in the rejection of your application.

Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff an indeterminate position.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established to staff similar positions within Library and Archives Canada with various tenures and/or various linguistic requirements and profiles according to the position being staffed.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A response to a text question addressing the following:

• **PLEASE NOTE - Management may choose to invoke an asset(s) at any point of the process.
  Therefore, candidates who meet the asset knowledge ''Knowledge of Public Services and Procurement of Canada’s (PSPC) GcWorkplace'' are invited to complete THE ONLINE WRITTEN EXAM while completing their application.
  
  Please note that having the asset qualifications is not mandatory in order to apply to this process however they may be used at a later time.
  
  Please carefully read the following information and instructions:
  
  By completing this online written exam, you certify and acknowledge that the below statements are true and correct. You understand that making false statements constitutes fraudulent behavior. You understand that employing fraudulent behavior will result in elimination from the selection process. I attest, acknowledge and accept the following:
  
  • I will not duplicate or redistribute any information;
  • I will not consult with another person or seek their assistance. I will not copy from or impersonate another person, nor will I ask a person to impersonate me;
  • I will not copy information from a website or engage in any other form of cheating or fraudulent behavior;
  • I will safeguard all confidential information. Confidential information is defined as all information that, if released, could jeopardize the integrity of the staffing process. I hereby agree that I will not distribute, disclose, or otherwise share confidential information with anyone.
  
  The following asset criterion will be assess through the written exam:
  - Knowledge of Public Services and Procurement of Canada’s (PSPC) GcWorkplace

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

EDUCATION
A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

*The acceptable combination is defined as having completed at least 3 years of secondary school and at least one of the following : relevant training to the position (heavy equipment, moves, installation, etc) OR 2 years of relevant work experience (i.e. items listed under Essential Experience and/or asset criteria of the Statement of Merit Criteria, or any other related experience).

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
*Significant experience in implementing office moves AND work station reconfiguration.

Recent experience** in ergonomic adjustment of work stations.

Experience with the delivery of accommodations services targeted to the end user.

*Significant experience is defined as having the depth and breadth of the experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of various related activities that would have been acquired over a period of minimum three (3) consecutive months.

**Recent experience is understood to mean experience generally acquired in the last five (5) years.

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

ASSET EXPERIENCE
Experience in installing various panel system furniture such as TEKNION, CorCan, HAWORTH, Global and/or StealCase

ASSET KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of Public Services and Procurement of Canada’s (PSPC) GcWorkplace

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of the steps for workstation installation and reconfiguration

ABILITIES
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Ability to prioritize work in order to achieve objectives
Ability to lift and transport heavy items up to 30 kg (50 lbs)

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
Client service oriented
Judgement
Reliability
Working effectively with others

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Willingness to work overtime as required
Operates a manual forklift to push and pull flatbeds moving cages or skids

Conditions of employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Secret clearance
Required to work from 7 :30 am to 3 :30 pm on a rotational basis once a week

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 JOB APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED USING THE WWW.JOBS.GC.CA WEBSITE. NO APPLICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED BY EMAIL.

A written examination may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

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

The application of the Asset Qualifications, random selection and/or top down selection may be used at any stage of the selection process. Please note that achieving a pass mark on any of the assessments used does not mean you will move forward in the selection process. Management may decide to use a cut-off mark that is higher than the pass mark on any evaluation used throughout the process.

You must provide proof of your education credentials at a later date.

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.

It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

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.