General Labourer/General Labourer-Operator

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.

Intent of the process

This selection process will be used to staff positions within the Canadian Coast Guard in Victoria, BC. A pool of qualified candidates will be created and may be used to staff similar positions, on a temporary or permanent basis.

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)

STREAMS 1 & 2:
Experience in general/semi-skilled construction and maintenance of equipment.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

STREAM 2 only:
Certification in one of the following: Class Three with Air Endorsement, Mobile Crane Certification or successful completion of the Canadian Coast Guard Ridged Hull Inflatable Operators Training (RHIOT)

STREAMS 1 & 2:
Ability to communicate orally
Ability to communicate in writing

STREAMS 1 & 2:
Initiative
Judgement
Dependability

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

STREAMS 1 & 2:
Forklift Operators Certification

STREAMS 1 & 2:
Experience in field or remote site operations
Experience in the construction, modification, maintenance, repair, or life cycle management of CCG Aids to Navigation, associated facilities or assets
Experience in working with helicopters
Experience working at height
Experience working in the Pacific marine environment and basic seamanship

STREAM 1 only:
Experience following the occupational safe working practices with respect to commercial machinery and industrial facility equipment operations.
Experience in the safe operation of tools normally found in an industrial facility.
Experience in carrying out labourer duties as directed.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

- Class 5 driver’s license
- Valid Health Canada Medical
- Willing and able to travel for up to 3 week periods of time via trucks, boats and aircraft
- Willing and able to work weekends, overtime and travel on short notice
- Willing and able to access remote sites over rugged terrain and work outdoors in extremes of environmental conditions on land and at sea
- Ability to climb towers and work at heights in excess of 2.4m

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

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.