General Labourer

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 clearly demonstrate in the screening questions how they meet the education AND experience criteria listed in the essential AND asset qualifications (if applicable). Please note that stating that the requirement has been met, and/or listing past or current responsibilities, does not represent adequate substantiation. Rather, you must provide concrete examples that clearly illustrate how you meet the requirement. Résumés may be used as a secondary source to validate the qualifications described; comments such as "refer to my attached resume" will NOT be accepted and may result in your application being rejected. Failure to provide this information in the requested format may result in your application being rejected.
Please note that the answers to the screening questions will be used to assess the "Ability to communicate effectively in writing".

Intent of the process

The intent of this selection process is to create a pool of qualified candidates to be used to staff this or similar positions within the Canadian Coast Guard in the Atlantic Region on an indeterminate, specified period (term), acting, deployment, secondment, or assignment basis.

There is an immediate need to staff 3 positions located in St. John’s, NL, 1 position in Dartmouth, 1 position in Saint John, NB and 1 position in Charlottetown, PEI.

Positions to be filled: 6

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 (high school) diploma OR an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
Experience in the use and maintenance of portable and stationary power tools associated with the construction industry
Experience working in an operational site where multi-trades are working simultaneously

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

Occupational Certification
Valid Fall Protection Certificate
Valid Rope Access Certificate
Valid Marine Radio Operator’s License
Valid Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
Valid Transportation of Dangerous Goods Certificate
Valid Scaffolding Assembly Certificate
Valid First Aid Certificate

Experience:
Experience with the use of helicopters for transportation, construction activities, and logistic support
Experience in the provision of maintenance work and assistance to different trades
Experience in the operation of light motorized equipment such as forklifts, utility tractors/excavators, All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), loaders, snow-removal equipment and overhead cranes and other similar material handling equipment involved in maintenance.
Experience in field/remote site operations
Experience in high pressure washing, sandblasting and specialized painting equipment.
Experience in material handling of portable maritime assets
Experience using Maximo

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
Knowledge of safety procedures and equipment that apply at a work site.
Knowledge of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) used in an industrial operations environment.

Abilities:
Ability to effectively communicate orally
Ability to effectively communicate in writing.
Ability to operate a computer using MS office software Word, Outlook and Internet Explorer

Personal Suitability
Effective Interpersonal Skills
Judgement
Dependability

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

Preference may be given to members belonging to one of the following designated employment equity groups: Women, Persons with Disabilities, Visible Minorities, Aboriginal people.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Valid Provincial Class 5 Driver’s License
Climb towers and work at heights in excess of 2.4m
Travel for extended periods of time to remote sites via; trucks, boats and aircraft, snowmobile and UTVs
Work overtime as required, including weekends
Travel on short notice
Access remote sites over rugged terrain and work outdoors in extreme of environmental conditions
Lift heavy loads up to 23 kgs

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

E-mail correspondence will be used as the main method of communication for this selection process; therefore, please provide a valid e-mail address. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent.

You must provide proof of your education credentials and occupational certification (original documents only).

If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. This will enable you to provide proof of Canadian equivalency when applying for a job in the public service. The public service will accept any Foreign Educational Credentials as long as they are deemed comparable to Canadian standards, through a recognized credential assessment service. For further information, please visit http://jobs-emplois.gc.ca/psr-rp/equiv-can-eng.htm

It is the candidate’s responsibility to obtain the appropriate documentation from the recognized educational institution.

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.