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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

Applications will be accepted online only. Please apply online at www.canada.ca/government-jobs. If you have a disability that prevents you from applying on-line please contact the hiring manager as identified on this poster.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. 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). Candidates are strongly encouraged to check their email on a regular basis.

Intent of the process

Should a CM be found qualified and selected for appointment, the appointment will not result in a change of status to another category for the member.

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)

Successful completion of two years of secondary school* or employer- approved alternatives
*Two years of secondary school is typically completion of grade ten

Degree equivalency

*Recent experience in a warehouse environment with materiel control duties of EACH of the following: inventory control, shipping and receiving, storage and issue. *Recent experience is defined as three consecutive months within the past three years

*Recent experience providing customer service
*Recent experience is defined as three consecutive months within the past three years

*Recent experience operating and administering material inventory in a system database such as Systems, Applications & Products (SAP), etc
*Recent experience is defined as three consecutive months within the past three years

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

Experience working in a large and complex institutional setting

Experience using the Materiel Management Systems, Applications & Products (SAP) system

Experience with the use of automated shipping systems such as Purolator Courier, Fedex, etc

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

Various language requirements
Official language proficiency: Various language profiles: English Essential, Bilingual imperative: BBC/BBC

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of warehouse techniques and inventory control in a computerized environment

Knowledge of materials management procedures

Ability to produce clear, legible and accurate documents

Written communication

Oral communication

Client service orientation

Working effectively with others

Showing initiative and being action-oriented

Dependability

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

Knowledge of the Workplace Hazardous Information System (WHMIS)

Knowledge of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act

Willingness and ability to use material handling equipment to move heavy items on a daily basis

Willingness and ability to work overtime, sometimes on short notice

Willingness and ability to work shift work

Willingness and ability to travel for work related and/or training purposes

Willingness to safely handle firearms, munitions and hazardous goods including irritants and explosives

Willingness and ability to lift and carry boxes or equipment weighing up to 30kg on a daily basis

Willingness and ability to stand for extended periods of time on a daily basis

Willingness and ability to wear Canadian Standards Association (CSA) approved footwear and supplied uniform

Conditions of employment

Security clearance: Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Enhanced Reliability Status

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

You will be required to demonstrate how you meet the education and experience criteria (essential and asset) for the initial screening, 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 education and experience provided in the screening questions should be supported by your résumé. Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in your application being rejected from the process.

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

The successful applicant will have to obtain an RCMP security clearance. The process also requires a Security/Reliability Interview, a field investigation in matters of credit/finances, education, employment, references, etc.

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.