Designated Screening Officer Inventory – COVID Related Position

Update: ** Amendment to closing date***

Important messages

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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.

We are urgently looking for additional support to help drive the Public Health Agency of Canada’s planning and response to COVID-19.

Duties

Do you want to contribute to Canada's efforts in the fight against COVID-19?

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The Public Health Agency of Canada is at the front lines of the Government of Canada’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Government of Canada is implementing an evolving health response, which requires a high degree of adaptability from staff. As a result, the days can be demanding. The Agency is looking for people who thrive on challenges, copes well with the unexpected and who have good judgement to complement our public and travel health teams at the ports of entry.

The Designated Screening Officer (DSO) supports the enforcement of the Quarantine Act, in support of Canada's response to COVID-19; its tasks are in particular to:

• Greets travelers at the Canadian border, assess whether their quarantine plan or state of health requires further assessment by a quarantine officer.
• Screening for signs and symptoms of COVID-19
• Communicate basic information on travelers' obligations for their quarantine.
• Facilitate the search for solutions in the development of their quarantine plans for travelers, when necessary; and
• Provide information, advice and support to partners at entry points.
• Assist with the ArriveCan App

By joining the PHAC Public Health and Travel Team, you will help protect the health and safety of Canadians by implementing protocols to prevent and limit the spread of communicable diseases. You will work closely with quarantine officers, seasoned professionals who will pass on important knowledge to you.

Work environment

The Public Health Agency of Canada has been created to deliver on the Government of Canada's commitment to help protect the health and safety of all Canadians. Our current focus is COVID-19 and responding to this public health emergency. Other efforts and activities within the agency are preventing chronic diseases, like cancer and heart disease, preventing injuries and responding to other public health emergencies and infectious disease outbreaks.

WHY WORK AT THE PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCY OF CANADA?
The Public Health Agency of Canada is known for providing their employees with an exceptional workplace, opportunities for professional development, and access to continued learning throughout their careers.

If you are interested in joining an organization that is dedicated to creating a positive and dynamic environment, where employees with new ideas and fresh perspectives can make a difference, especially as part of this emergency response, don't hesitate - apply now!

Intent of the process

There is an immediate need for Designated Screening Officers at the points of entry in Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle (Quebec), Stanstead (Quebec), St-Armand (Quebec), Toronto Pearson International Airport (Ontario), Niagara Falls (Ontario), Fort Erie (Ontario), Windsor (Ontario), Lansdowne (Ontario), Prescott (Ontario), Sarnia (Ontario), Emerson (Manitoba), Coutts (Alberta), Osoyoos (British Columbia), Penticton (British Columbia) and Abbotsford (British Columbia).

The Public Health Agency of Canada will pull and review the applications as received and contact applicants selected for further assessment. Additional locations, other than those listed, may be considered based on the needs of the position being staffed.

This process is intended to create and maintain an inventory of candidates interested in casual work opportunities to fill a number of COVID-related positions across the Public Health Agency of Canada. The PSEA specifies that the number of days worked as a casual worker cannot exceed 90 days in a calendar year within the same department.

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 high school diploma or employer-approved alternatives.

Degree equivalency

Experiences
Experience working with the public.
Experience in reporting or providing information concisely and accurately.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB; CBC/CBC
English Essential
French Essential

Information on language requirements

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

Education:
The completion of two years of an acceptable post-secondary program or a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a health field or related to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience
Work experience in the field of health or field related to the duties of the position.
Experience in health promotion and compliance of public health measures (such as wearing a mask, physical distancing, etc…)
Experience with border partners (CBSA, police, ambulance, first responders, point of entry/airport authorities, etc.)

Competencies
Adaptability
Thoroughness
Demonstrating integrity and respect
Discretion
Collaborate and maintain good working relationships with peers and partners

Abilities
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to work independently and in a team

Operational Requirements:
- Willingness and ability to work overtime as required, on short notice.
- Willingness and ability to be on call, and on stand-by as required. This may require working in the evenings and on weekends.
- Willingness and ability to travel for work as needed.
- Willingness and ability to successfully complete the Public Health Agency of Canada`s Officer designation program.
- Willing and able to work shifts, variable hours, weekends, and statutory holidays.

Conditions of employment

Security: Various - Reliability or Secret (depending on the position)
Valid class 5 driver's licence (depending on the position).

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

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

Based on the hiring division’s needs, additional essential qualifications, asset qualifications, organizational needs, operational requirements and/or conditions of employment may be identified and applied during the assessment and/or selection of candidates.

Candidates will be contacted by email and it is imperative that you provide a current email address that accepts e-mail from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is also the candidate's responsibility to ensure accurate information is provided and updated as required.

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.