Cleaning Services Agent (CASUAL CONTRACT (90 DAYS PER YEAR))

Important messages

The Correctional Service of Canada is dedicated to supporting inclusive, barrier-free selection processes for all candidates. At any time during a selection process, candidates may request an accommodation to facilitate their assessment in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially. Please visit https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/publicservice-jobs/information candidates/accommodations.html for additional information on accommodation in a selection process. Alternatively, you may direct any specific enquiries to the departmental contact identified on this advertisement.

For general information when applying on a selection process, visit https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/publicservice-jobs/information-candidates.html .

Please submit:
- a cover letter,
- a resume, and
- contact information for 2 references.

When submitting your application, you MUST CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE with specific examples how you meet the qualifications required. 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. Failure to provide this information in the requested format will result in your application being rejected.

Duties

We are looking for someone who is dynamic, resourceful, able to maintain excellent interpersonal relationships and who enjoys daily challenges. The main tasks related to the position are:

- Conducts a variety of cleaning/housekeeping/maintenance services.
- Orders, stores, maintains adequate inventories of all sanitation commodities; supervises the issuance of sanitation supplies and cleaning equipment.

The person we are looking for will be used to maintain and repair the cleaning equipment; to take care of the replenishment of supplies and services.
The position requires ability to move furniture.

Work environment

May involve working in a correctional institutional environment with offenders and staff members.

Intent of the process

This inventory is for casual employment only which is a temporary employment of 90 workings days or less in a calendar year.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 1,000 words (maximum)

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

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or a combination of education,training and/or pertinent experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

- Experience in using a standard computer.

- Recent experience of a minimum duration of four
months in one or more of the following fields: (1) handling, (2) storage, (3) receiving and
shipping, (4) supply and distribution, (5) housekeeping of buildings or cleaning
service.

Note: Recent experience means experience gained in the past five years.

CAPACITIES:

- Ability to manage staff (inmates).
- Ability to plan the different stages of cleaning.
- Ability to communicate verbally.
- Ability to communicate in writing.
- Ability to react to the unexpected.

PERSONAL QUALITIES:

- Initiative
- Autonomy
- Judgment
- Effective interpersonal relationships

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

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:

Training certificate on the transport of dangerous goods.

EXPERIENCE:

- Experience working in a correctional environment.

- Experience in laundry operations.

- Experience in the use of a bar code system.

*** "Experience" means a minimum of 4 months ***

KNOWLEDGE :

Knowledge of the workplace hazardous materials identification system (WHMIS).

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

- May be called upon to travel within the framework of his work.

- Work overtime on occasion.

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

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

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or equivalent (relevant experience).

Degree equivalency

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

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

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.

A situational exercise 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.

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

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.