General Duty Relief Instructor

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

Work environment

The Technical Services of Correctional Service Canada, Atlantic Region, is a stimulating and dynamic environment whose mission is to ensure the operation, compliance and sustainability of a real estate portfolio in an operational environment. We are responsible for institutions and penitentiary clusters as well as parole offices and community correctional centers located throughout the Maritimes. 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 a few.

Intent of the process

Anticipatory

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

A list of the courses you have taken as well as any courses that you are taking now, or that you will be taking this academic year

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

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* and/or training in the operations, repair and/or maintenance of building architectural/structural components.

*Minimum 1 year experience in the last 3 years.

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

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

Ability to resolve operational issues related to facilities management.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Ability to communicate effectively orally

Effective team worker
Attention to detail
Dependability
Initiative

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

Graduation from a recognized college (2 years minimum) in a related field.
Journeyman in an applicable field.
Possession of valid Fall Protection Certification
Possession of valid Confined Space Certification
Possession of valid WHMIS Certification

Degree equivalency

Experience working in a correctional environment.

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

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Eligibility for Peace Officer Designation
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 possess a valid provincial driver’s license, with the appropriate endorsements

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

We may assess the essential and asset qualifications using interviews, written tests (take home assignments or other), references or a combination of these or other assessment methods. Other sources of information (such as performance agreements, work samples, board member knowledge, etc.) may be used to assess the criteria identified on the Statement of Merit Criteria.

An assignment, secondment, or acting appointment requires approval of your supervisor.

Indeterminate employees at the same group and level or equivalent will be considered for deployment. If no deployment is made, applicants from other groups and levels will be considered in the advertised appointment process.

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.

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.