GENERAL 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

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.

***IMPORTANT NOTE: ONLY YOUR RESUME WILL BE USED TO ASSESS THE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE CRITERIA.***

****CLOSING DATE EXTENDED TO MARCH 15th, 2021****

Work environment

WHAT WE DO
Ensuring building environments are safe, flexible, reliable, available and clean. The PFM service line provides a full range of real property and facility management services.

We also provide real property support services for crown-owned buildings and facilities owned by PSPC as well as for other government department buildings and facilities. Our services and expertise include: procurement of materials and rental of equipment and delivery of consulting services in specialized trades areas such as heritage stone masonry, iron work, carpentry, low voltage electricity, Government of Canada signage, and emergency support including the management of a large fleet of various vehicles and equipment

YOUR JOB
General labour services and trades support skilled tradespersons on construction/work sites.

Intent of the process

FINDING THE PERFECT CANDIDATE TO JOIN OUR TEAM

The current need is to staff two (2) position indeterminately in Ottawa. A pool of partially qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions within the Department of Public Services and Procurement Canada with various tenures, different linguistic profiles and different security requirements.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

English or French

Information on language requirements

EDUCATION
Secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience related to the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Experience providing general labour support and services to skilled tradespersons such as but not limited to:
• Providing physical labour support to tradespersons on construction work sites;
• Loading/unloading/moving work materials;
• Operating a variety of hand and power tools and equipment.

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of equipment and tools used in the construction, repair and restoration of buildings and other structures.

ABILITIES
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
Reliability
Flexibility
Initiative
Client Service Level 1

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
Experience performing traffic control operations.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Willing to work overtime as required
Willing to accept occasional exposure to disagreeable and difficult working conditions and extreme weather conditions.

Conditions of employment

-Reliability clearance. This factor is not used at the screening stage. The hiring department is responsible for the security clearance process.
-Must possess and maintain a 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

We will communicate with candidates by e-mail. This includes: invitations, information requests, assessment results, etc. Candidates must check their email accounts as there may be a short deadline for responses. It is the candidate's responsibility to provide us with any changes to their contact information.
 
Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language(s) in their application.
 
If you are required to travel for any of the assessment phases, travel costs will be at your own expenses. As much as possible, we will embrace technology to reduce the need for travel.
 
Please apply online. No applications submitted by email will be accepted.

Do you have questions? We are available! Please indicate the process number in your email so that we can provide you the correct information.

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.