Loading Dock Operator, Census

Important messages

Are you interested in taking part of the 2021 Census? The Data Operation Centre (DOC), located at 200 de la Technologie Blvd, Gatineau (QC) is looking for Loading Dock Operators to support its warehouse operations. Canadians are trusting us with one of the most important data collection that helps plan for services that support employment, schools, public transit, hospitals and more. Census provides high quality data at all levels of geography. We’re looking for dedicated team members who will help us fulfill that mandate.

What is the Data Operation Centre (DOC)?

The DOC is responsible for the management of processing operations (census help line, receipt and registration of all questionnaires, document preparation, scanning, data capture, editing and coding) for the 2021 Census of Population and the 2021 Census of Agriculture.

We even have free parking for all employees!

Work environment

What does a Loading Dock Operator do?

Performs various tasks including receiving, shipping, packaging, moving, loading and storing of census documents, stationary, supplies, machines, equipment and furniture. Assembles and dismantles furniture systems and office equipment. Performs minor repairs on furniture and office equipment. At the end of the Census cycle, participates in archival activities for Census questionnaires.

Intent of the process

A pool of partially or fully qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions for the 2021 Census in various locations, various linguistic profiles, tenures, security clearances and conditions of employment.

Positions to be filled: 14

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION:

A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

∞ Experience working in a warehouse, shipping & receiving environment, or distribution centre.

The following competencies will be assessed through your application:

∞ Effective interpersonal relationships
∞ Dependability

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

English or French

Information on language requirements

The following competencies will be assessed through an interview:

∞ Judgment
∞ Oral Communication

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

ASSET OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:

Forklift operator certification.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:

Statistics Canada is committed to hiring and promoting a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population it serves. In order to achieve this representative workforce, preference may be given to candidates who, at the time of application, indicate that they are belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups (self-declaration): Indigenous peoples, Women, Visible Minorities and Persons with Disabilities.

At Statistics Canada we recognize that a diverse and inclusive workplace that can harness the diverse backgrounds, talents and perspectives of its employees is essential to building a better, more productive and more innovative Canada. Statistics Canada promotes the advantages of diversity and inclusion in the federal government and offers interesting career opportunities and rewarding challenges for everyone.

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Reliability Status security clearance.

Able and willing to work days and/or evenings Monday to Friday:
• 6:30 - 15:00 or 15:30 - 24:00

Able and willing to operate a forklift.

Able and willing to lift and move boxes weighing up to 50 lbs.

Must be willing and able to wear and/or utilize Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) in compliance with safety regulations.

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 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.

Due to the nature of the work, we will not be able to permit extended periods of vacation during the period of May to August.

As an excluded employee, you will be subject to the majority of the provisions of the Public Service Employment Act with some exceptions. Your employment will be subject to the following:

• You will not be eligible for internal appointment processes or deployments, except for acting appointments and deployments made to positions excluded by the Statistics Canada Census and Survey Related Term Employment Exclusion Approval Order (EAO).

• You will not be eligible for indeterminate status as a result of your employment in the Census program; time spent as an excluded employee will not count towards the three-year term to indeterminate conversion.

• You will be entitled to seven days' notice if you are rejected on probation.

• You will be entitled to seven days' notice when your employment ends, should your services no longer be required by reason of lack of work, the end of the census cycle or the transfer of work to other staff.

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.