Food Service Helper

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

For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including sending invitations for interviews and issuing assessment results). Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

You will be required to show how you demonstrate the essential qualifications (i.e. Education, Experience and/or Occupational Certification) for the initial screening through your resume, cover letter, and/or in answering online screening questions. It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather you must clearly demonstrate HOW, WHEN, and WHERE the qualification was met through substantiation by examples. Information on your described skills, experience, etc. provided in a cover letter or screening questions should be supported by your resume. Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in your application being rejected from the process.

Candidates must meet all of the essential qualifications noted in the Statement of Merit Criteria to be appointed to a position. A candidate may be appointed to a position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications or operational requirements. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

Work environment

DND's role is to provide services and support to the Canadian Forces (CF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad. As a civilian employee, you will be an essential part of the Defence Team.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates may be established to staff similar positions with various tenures (indeterminate, specified period, acting, casual, secondment or assignment).

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

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)

EX1 – Recent* experience providing food services in an institutional, commercial or industrial food service environment

*Recent is defined as experience normally acquired within approximately the last 2 years.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

CC1 – Communication (written and oral)
CC2 – Thinking things through
CC3 – Showing initiative and being action oriented
CC4 – Working effectively with others
CC5 – Demonstrating integrity and respect
CC6 - Dependability

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

In support of Strong, Secure, Engaged (SSE) initiative #24, consideration may be given to the spouses or common-law partners of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

COE1 – Must be willing and able to work shift work including evenings and weekends.
COE2 - Willing to work overtime
COE3 – Must be willing and able to wear and/or utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in accordance with safety regulations.
COE4 – Ability to lift and carry items up to 20kg in accordance with general safety practices.
COE5 – Access to reliable and dependable transportation to report to work.

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

Reference checks may be sought.

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

If applicable, please identify the following on your application: substantive group and level; employment status; Personal Record Identifier (PRI).

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.