Project Officer, Food Services Program

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Assessment accommodation

***VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: It is the responsibility of the candidate to clearly outline that they meet each of the screening criteria (i.e. Education and Experience Qualifications, both Essential and Assets) by RESPONDING TO THE SCREENING QUESTIONS IN THE ONLINE APPLICATION. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the requirement is met or to provide a listing of current responsibilities, rather the candidate must provide concrete examples that illustrate how they meet the requirement. Lack of EXAMPLES and DETAILS may result in your application being rejected as the Assessment Board will have insufficient information to determine whether or not you meet the qualifications.

Duties

→ Provides advice, expertise and interpretative guidance to the field and on projects.
→ Reviews foodservice designs for new kitchens.
→ Carries out analytical studies and manages foodservice projects.
→ Coordinates and monitors programs and activities related to the operation of the foodservice program.

Intent of the process

Although the immediate intent of this Job Opportunity Advertisement is to staff indeterminately, applicants should be aware that a pool of qualified candidates (fully assessed or partially assessed) may be established and may be used to staff similar positions at this group and level with various language requirements listed in the Language Requirements section. In addition, this process may be used for various tenures, security requirements and conditions of employment within the Correctional Service of Canada. As a result of the potential and possible use of the selection process and subsequent pool by hiring managers, we encourage all employees seeking this type of opportunity to apply.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION

EED1: Secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.

EXPERIENCE

EEX1: Experience in managing a high volume food services operation such as that found in a correctional, military, hospital, hotel, cafeteria or other similar environment
EEX2: Significant* experience in providing advice and options on complex issues in an operational foodservice environment
EEX3: Significant* experience in analyzing the efficiency of an operation and in developing cost-effective procedures and standards

Notes:
*Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally acquired over a two (2) year period

Degree equivalency

KNOWLEDGE

EK1: Knowledge of the principles of Food Service management
EK2: Knowledge of the standards and practices of a Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point environment and a Food Service safety and sanitation compliance program
EK3: Knowledge of high volume Cook Chill operation and processes

ABILITIES

EA1: Ability to organize and set priorities
EA2: Ability to analyze issues and requests to formulate findings and recommendations
EA3: Ability to analyze and interpret financial data such as inventory, food costs, etc.
EA4: Ability to communicate effectively orally
EA5: Ability to communicate effectively in writing

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES

EPS1: Effective interpersonal relationships
EPS2: Initiative
EPS3: Judgement
EPS4: Team Player

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

AED1: Membership or Eligibility for membership in the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management
AED2: Diploma of a recognized professional culinary arts school or red seal in commercial food service or equivalent
AED3: Certification in a field of study related to Food Service Management
AED4: Certification in Food Safety or Quality Assurance

EXPERIENCE

AEX1: Experience in the design and provision of training materials and courses
AEX2: Experience working with a Foodservice information management system
AEX3: Experience in analyzing Food Service designs
AEX4: Experience in project or program management
AEX5: Experience in cook chill process or operations
AEX6: Experience in procurement and contracting of goods and services

Degree equivalency

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Willingness and ability to travel occasionally within the country, sometimes to semi-isolated locations.

Conditions of employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Reliability Status
Possession of a valid driver’s license (or degree of mobility usually associated with possession of a valid driver’s 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

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

A random and/or top down selection and/or use of an asset may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

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.