Tailor

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

You will be required to show how you demonstrate the essential qualifications (i.e. Education and Experience) for the initial screening through your resume and in answering online screening questions. It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather you must clearly demonstrate HOW, WHEN, and WHERE the qualification was met through substantiation by examples. Information on your described skills, experience, etc. provided in screening questions should be supported by your resume. Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in your application being rejected from the process.

Work environment

Did you know the Department of National Defence (DND) is the largest federal government employer, offering over 70 different types of civilian career opportunities?

As a top employer in Canada we are committed to:
• Providing support and tools that contribute to the physical and mental health of our employees;
• Offering a career’s worth of opportunities all in one place, to gain experience in a multitude of positions and build the career that is right for you;
• Making a difference in Canada and in operations throughout the world; and
• Creating meaningful work that has a positive impact on Canada’s security both at home and abroad.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION:

EDU: Successful completion of secondary school education or an acceptable combination or education, training and/or experience

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

EX1: Experience in tailoring
EX2: Experience altering garments
EX3: Experience in customer service
EX4: Experience using industrial sewing machines
EX5: Experience hand sewing according to instructions

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES:

A1: Ability to follow written instructions
A2: Ability to sew by hand
A3: Ability to operate and maintain the following tools related to the tailoring trade:
• Domestic sewing machines;
• Industrial sewing machines;
• Hand irons; and
• Steam presses.
A4: Ability to plan and organize work tasks

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES:

PS1: Effective interpersonal relationships
PS2: Dependability
PS3: Client Service Orientation
PS4: Initiative
PS5: Judgement

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

Asset Qualifications - Experience:

AQ1: Experience working in a team environment
AQ2: Experience in providing tailoring services for the military
AQ3: Experience in the use and the maintenance of specialized tools used in the tailoring trade

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

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

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

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; only candidates who will be considered further in this process may be contacted.

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.