Airfield and Grounds 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 questionnaire how they meet the education and experience criteria listed in the Essential Qualifications 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 résumé" will not be accepted and may result in your application being rejected.
 
The client organization will only accept on-line applications received via the www.jobs.gc.ca site.

Work environment

The Department of National Defence (DND) is one of the largest federal government employers. DND's role is to provide services and support to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad. As a civilian employee, you will be an essential part of the Defence Team.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one indeterminate position in Greenwood, Nova Scotia. A pool of qualified candidates may be created and may be used to staff similar positions at the same or equivalent group and levels with various tenures and security profiles.

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
ED1: A secondary school diploma or acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
EX1: Experience in the maintenance of roadways and ground works, including but not limited to grass cutting and snow removal
EX2: Experience working in a team environment

ABILITIES
AB1: Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;
AB2: Ability to organize and expedite work.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
PS1: Effective interpersonal skills
PS2: Dependability
PS3: Flexibility
PS4: Initiative

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

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

EXPERIENCE
AE1: Experience in safely using firearms and pyrotechnics related to wildlife control
AE2: Experience in wildlife control
AE3: Experience safely using machinery including tractors, skid-steers, mowers and attachments relevant to grounds maintenance and snow removal
AE4: Experience in landscaping
AE5: Experience in tree cutting

ABILITIES
AB1: Ability to identify/repair common Airfield pavement and concrete distress

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

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.