General Labourer/Driver - Casual Inventory

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

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

Candidates must clearly demonstrate in the screening questionnaire how they meet the 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.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff various casual positions. A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions. Casual employment is a temporary form of employment for a maximum of 90 working days per department in a calendar year. A casual worker may not apply to internal job opportunities.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

EXPERIENCE
Experience providing general labour services performing one or more of the following:
a. Assisting skilled tradespersons
b. Loading/unloading, and/or moving work materials
c. Using a variety of hand tools and/or power tools and/or equipment
d. Performing grounds maintenance services, such as, but not limited to, grass cutting, raking, trimming trees, snow shoveling

ABILITIES
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to follow instructions.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY / COMPETENCIES
Dependability
Initiative
Working effectively with others
Safety orientation

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

ASSET EXPERIENCE
Experience working with tractors and or skid steers.
Experience working with asphalt or concrete repairs.
Experience working in a greenhouse or landscaping.
Experience working with chain link fence/gate installation/repairs.
Experience with integrated pest management.
Possession of a valid pesticide license.
WHMIS training.

• Willing and able to work overtime during peak periods.
• Willing and able to work in extreme conditions.
• Willing and able to work in confined spaces.
• Willing and able to work shifts.
• Willing and able to work in an environment with noxious fumes.
• May be required to obtain and maintain a DND 404 driving permit
• Possession of a valid and unrestricted Class 5 Driver’s Licence or provincial/territorial equivalent.

Conditions of employment

• Security: Reliability Status
• Possession of a valid and unrestricted Class 5 Driver’s Licence or provincial/territorial equivalent.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs to waist height repeatedly.
• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Candidates must meet and maintain the above condition of employment throughout their employment

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

Interviews may be conducted.

Reference checks may be conducted.

Applicants are entitled to participate in the process in the official language of their choice and are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Candidate may have to travel to a specific location for the assessment/interview at their own cost.

Accommodations: in order to ensure that you are assessed in a fair and equitable manner in the next stages, please advise us if you require accommodation measures.

Asset qualifications MAY be used for the screening or when selecting candidates for the position(s), therefore, if you meet the asset EXPERIENCE qualification(s) listed above, please be sure to clearly demonstrate this in your application.

For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with the candidates by email. Candidates who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

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.