Laundry Instructor / Warehouse Driver

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

Duties

GL-LAS-05 AND GS-STS-04:Handling, sorting and transport of materials as part of the operation of a commercial laundry or sorting and distribution center.

GS-STS-04 Only: Driving a vehicle to ensure transportation to and from the clients.

Work environment

The employee will work for CORCAN in a correctional environment in collaboration with co-workers and offenders. CORCAN is a program aimed at improving the employment and employability skills of offenders. The work environment is an industrial laundry room as well as a sorting and distribution center. GS-STS-04 also transports laundry to and from client facilities and sites.

Intent of the process

This process aims to create a pool of qualified candidates to staff positions (casual ( 90 days), term, indeterminate) with various language profile within Correctionnal Service Canada.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Please identify clearly for which position(s) you are submitting an application.

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 experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Experience working in a manufacturing, industrial, construction or related field.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

EXPERIENCES

Experience in receiving and shipping.

Experience in supervising a work unit.

Experience in working with a clientele that is isolated from the labour market and has employability needs such as clients in the judicial system, mental health, Indigenous peoples, Ethnocultural groups or others.

Experience working in a correctional setting.

Experience in transferring knowledge and skills to other persons.

Experience of at least 6 months as a laundry worker.

Experience in the operation and use of a tailgate type lifting platform.

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

Various language requirements
French Essential
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of CORCAN's role within the Correctional Service of Canada.

ABILITIES
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Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES

Demonstrate integrity and respect.
Thinking things through.
Work effectively with others.
Show initiative and be action-oriented.

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

To support efforts to achieve a diverse workforce, priority may be given to those who have selfidentified as belonging to one of the employment equity groups: Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities or women.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Be willing to work overtime occasionally and on holidays.

Conditions of employment

Reliability status

Be able and willing to lift up to 20 kg in compliance with safe work practice.

GS STS 04: A valid driver's licence - class 3 -from Quebec or in the province or territory or residence may be required to some positions.

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.
- An Interview maybe conducted.
- A test may be administered.
- Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
- For the purpose of managing applications, cut-off scores will be established to determine which applications will be retained for each position classification.
-A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

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.