General Duty and Relief Instructor / Ornamental Groundskeeper / Maintenance Tradesperson

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Assessment accommodation

When submitting your application, you will have to answer questions regarding the education and experience requirements. You MUST CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE with specific examples how you meet these requirements. You will need to specify the exact period (month/year to month/year) and to provide sufficient information to allow the selection committee to assess the depth and breadth of experience in terms of qualifications sought. It is NOT sufficient to only state that you possess the experience or to only provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Information provided throughout your application MUST BE SUPPORTED IN YOUR RESUME. You do not need to provide a covering letter. Failure to provide this information in the requested format will result in your application being rejected.

Duties

Correctional Service of Canada is looking for relief instructors, ornamental groundkeeper and maintenance Tradesperson to perform various tasks related to the maintenance of roads, land and buildings.

Stream 1 – General Duty and Relief Instructor
The selected person will be asked to perform as a relief officer for maintenance shops that include: grounds, labor, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, metal, paint, masonry, service plant, composter and garage for a facility of the Correctional Service of Canada.

Stream 2 - Ornamental Groundskeeper
The selected person will be asked to perform maintenance and repairs of institutional grounds, landscaping, horticulture, roads and parking lots. This person will be responsible of greenhouse operations, heavy and farm equipment services, snow removal, landscape design and installation services for facilities of the Correctional Service of Canada.

Stream 3 - Maintenance Tradesperson
The selected person will be asked to perform general maintenance (corrective and preventive), construction and, in some institutions, minor service of vehicles and/or groundskeeping services for clients within facilities of the Correctional Service of Canada.

We are looking for someone who is dynamic, resourceful, able to maintain excellent interpersonal relationships and who enjoys daily challenges. The employment conditions are among the best in the country, including other very attractive benefits, such as a pension plan, leave with pay, full group insurance, etc.

Work environment

The Technical Services, Quebec Region, of Correctional Service Canada is a stimulating and dynamic environment mission is to ensure the operation, compliance and sustainability of a real estate portfolio of more than $ 8 billion dollars in an operational environment. We are responsible for institutions and penitentiary clusters as well as parole offices and community correctional centers located throughout Quebec. The facilities we manage are diverse such as buildings and structures, building mechanics systems, electrical distribution networks, infrastructures, generators, oil tanks, thermal power stations, water treatment and purification plants, roads, fences and barriers, and automobile fleets to name only those. Depending on the location of your position, you may be required to work in our regional office or in one of our local teams in an institution.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates will be establish following this process, and will be use to staff similar positions for indeterminate or temporary positions for imminent needs in the regions of Sainte-Anne-Des-Plaines, Drummondville and Cowansville within the Correctional Service of Canada. This pool may also be used to staff similar positions within the Correctional Service of Canada in the Quebec region.

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:
A secondary school diploma or a satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience – Stream 1 – General Duty and Relief Instructor

Experience controlling an inventory.

Experience supervising workers.

Experience* and/or training in the operations, repair and/or maintenance of building architectural/structural components (such as heating, air conditioning, ventilation, plumbing and electrical systems normally associated with Building Operator Maintainer A or certification as a 4th Class Stationary Engineer, and complimentary experience in the maintenance of small buildings).

*Minimum of 1 year experience in the last 3 years.

Experience – Stream 2 - Ornamental Groundskeeper

Experience* delivering grounds maintenance services.

Experience* operating grounds maintenance equipment.**

Experience supervising workers.

*Minimum of 1 year experience in the last 3 years.
**Equipment is defined as landscaping, snow removal, farming or similar machinery.

Experience – Stream 3 - Maintenance Tradesperson

Experience* in the operations, repair and/or maintenance of building architectural/structural components (such as heating, air conditioning, ventilation, plumbing and electrical systems normally associated with infrastructure and building maintenance).

Experience in the maintenance of motorized equipment.

Experience supervising workers.

*Minimum of 1 year experience in the last 3 years.

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

EDUCATION:

Graduation from a recognized college (2 years minimum) in a related field.

Post Secondary - Certificate program associated with Building and/or Facility system maintenance or acceptable equivalent.

Degree equivalency

Applicable Provincial certification required to perform the duties of the position.
Certification in a relevant trade.
Possession of valid Fall Protection Certification.
Possession of valid Confined Space Certification.
Possession of valid Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certification.

Experience working in a correctional environment.
Experience in the use of hydraulic press brakes, sheet metal sheers and welding equipment.
Experience operating powered lift equipment with up to 7,000-pound capacity.

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

Various language requirements
French Essential
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:

Knowledge regulations which impact on facilities and equipment maintenance and construction (as related to the position).
Knowledge of workplace health and safety.

Abilities:

Ability to use and provide instruction on the safe use of tools and equipment necessary for the work of the position.
Ability to resolve operational issues related to facilities management.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Ability to communicate effectively orally

Personal Suitability:

Team Player
Attention to detail
Dependability
Initiative

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

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

Information on employment equity

Must be willing to work overtime and flexible hours.
Must possess a valid provincial driver’s license, with the appropriate endorsements.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Other conditions:


Must be able to work and lift tools, equipment and objects weighing at least 50 lbs.
Must be able to work in a 24/7 environment.
Must have a valid driver license.

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

The organization will ONLY accept ONLINE EMPLOYMENT REQUESTS. All applications for employment must be submitted BY using the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS). To submit your application online, click on "Apply" below.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a decision factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

Your application for employment must be submitted online. Job applications sent by other means such as: mail, fax or email will not be accepted.

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 assesment.

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.