Great job opportunity for labourers!

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.

The Department of National Defence (DND) is committed to ensure we achieve representativeness, diversity and inclusion in all areas of our business. We are taking deliberate and clear action towards building diversity and inclusion through our human resources practices and increase representativeness of members designated by the Employment Equity Act. Therefore, if you belong to one of the designated groups, we highly encourage you to self-identify by answering the probing questions available in the application section.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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

Various language requirements
English Essential
French Essential

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES:
Working effectively with others
Initiative
Dependability
Safety orientation

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

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
Some positions may require:
- Valid pesticide license.
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate.

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:
Assisting tradespersons.

Loading/unloading or moving work materials.

Using a variety of hand tools, power tools or equipment.

Performing grounds maintenance services such as grass cutting, raking, trimming trees, snow shoveling.

Working with tractors or skid steers.

Working with asphalt or concrete repairs.

Working in a greenhouse or landscaping.

Working with chain link fence/gate installation/repairs.

Integrated pest management.

Road maintenance (culvert/bridge replacement, ditching, road repair, etc).

Working in-stream and in wetlands.

Fish rescue operations.

Soil stabilization using construction best practices when resolving sedimentation/erosion issues.

Using survey equipment to record grades.

Building cofferdams and installing water control measures for the purpose of working in-the-dry.

Quarry operations including large vehicle weigh scales.

The operation of aggregate screening equipment.

Rigging loads for transport, lifting or hauling.

OPTIONAL COMPETENCY:
Oral Communication

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
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

Various security requirements:
Reliability status
Secret

Some positions may require:
- Possession of an unrestricted and valid driver’s license issued by a Canadian province or territory.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a DND 404 Driver/Operator Permit.
- Must be willing to wear and utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in accordance with safety
standards and regulations.
- Must be able to lift 23 kg (50 lbs).
- Willing and able to work overtime.
- Willing and able to work shifts.
- Willing and able to be on standby.
- Willing and able to work in extreme weather conditions.
- Willing and able to work in confined spaces.
- Willing and able to work in an environment with noxious fumes.

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.