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Duties

The selected person will be in charge to carry out carpentry maintenance service, including repair, renovation and restoration of buildings and infrastructure for Correctional Service of Canada (CSC).

Work environment

The Technical Services and installation, Quebec Region, of Correctional Service Canada is a stimulating and dynamic environment where the 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 Quebec. 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 only those.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff one (1) French Essential position at Cowansville. A pool of qualified candidates will be created and could be used to staff similar positions, with various language profile, within Correctional Service Canada.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

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 diploma or a satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Occupational Certification:

Possession of a valid Journeyman Certification as a Carpenter or Joiner, issued by a Province or Territory of Canada or the Inter-Provincial Standard (Red Seal) Endorsement for Carpentry or Joinery.

Experience:

*Significant experience in the renovation or the reconfiguration of institutional or commercial buildings.

*Significant experience in the maintenance or the installation of commercial or institutional architectural building’s components such as doors, door hardware, locks, cabinets, windows and floor covering.

*Significant experience in the fabrication of wooden work or work combining different material types such as wood, metal, plexiglass/lexan for institutional or commercial buildings.

*Significant experience refers to the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with the performance of the duties on a regular and continuous basis over a period of approximately 5 years.

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

Education:

Secondary School Diploma.

Successful completion of any work related continuing education courses related to the maintenance of architectural building’s components.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

Experience in the maintenance or the installation of detention locks.

Experience supervising individuals.

Experience training individuals.

Experience working in a correctional facility.

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

Abilities:

Ability to organise work.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Ability to use tools and equipments related to the function and instruct others on the use of these tools and equipments.

Personal Suitability:

Attention to detail
Initiative
Team Player
Dependability

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

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

Information on employment equity

Operational requirements:

Willingness and ability to travel to various locations.

Willingness to work within correctional facilities.

Willingness to work with/or instruct inmates where applicable.

Willingness to work overtime, holidays, shift-work for a 24/7 institutional establishment.

Conditions of employment

Reliability security clearance.

Requirement to lift and carry items weighing up to 23 kilograms.

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

SCREENING: You are solely responsible for clearly demonstrating that you meet all essential (education and experience) by completing the screening question. You are also responsible for providing relevant examples showing how you meet each of these qualifications. Failing to do so may result in the rejection of your application.

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

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.