Casual Inventory - Cleaners

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.

All job applications must be submitted on-line. To submit an application, please select the button “Apply Online” below.

For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail. 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.

Work environment

The Department of National Defence (DND) is the largest federal government employer, offering over 70 different types of civilian career opportunities. 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

This inventory advertisement will used for casual employment. Casual employment is a temporary form of employment for a maximum of 90 working days per department in a calendar year. A casual worker may not apply to internal job opportunities. Shifts can include evenings, weekends and statutory holidays as well as “as and when required” during the week.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 3 references.

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

Experience providing cleaning services in a commercial, institutional or medical setting.

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

Previous training in WHMIS.

Degree equivalency

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Ability to communicate orally
Ability to follow directions

Effective Interpersonal relationships
Safety Orientation
Dependability

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

Operational Requirements

Must be willing and able to work shifts and weekends
Must wear CSA approved safety footwear and other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required
Must be willing and able to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 20 kg.
Must be willing and able to perform a variety of physical tasks for an extended period of time, including but not limited to standing, walking, lifting, bending, twisting, reaching, pushing, pulling, grasping, kneeling, stooping, crouching, and crawling.
Must be willing and able to ascend and descend up to 3 flights of stairs
Must be willing and able to work with flammable, corrosive, and/or aerosol soaps, polishes, chemicals, and other cleaning products – including bleach – with the provision of PPE
Must be willing and able to use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired.
Must be willing and able to see details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
Must be willing and able to be physically active for long periods without getting tired or out of breath.
Must be willing and able to repeat the same movements.
Must be willing and able to use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects.
Must be willing and able to move two or more limbs together (eg. Two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while remaining in place.
Must be willing and able to use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects.
Must be willing and able to coordinate movement of several parts of the body, such as arms and legs, while the body is moving.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Must be willing and able to work shifts and weekends.
Must wear CSA approved safety footwear and other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.
Must be willing and able to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 20 kg.
Must be willing and able to perform a variety of physical tasks for an extended period of time, including but not limited to standing, walking, lifting, bending, twisting, reaching, pushing, pulling, grasping, kneeling, stooping, crouching, and crawling.
Must be willing and able to ascend and descend up to 3 flights of stairs.
Must be willing and able to work with flammable, corrosive, and/or aerosol soaps, polishes, chemicals, and other cleaning products – including bleach – with the provision of PPE.
Must be willing and able to use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired.
Must be willing and able to see details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
Must be willing and able to be physically active for long periods without getting tired or out of breath.
Must be willing and able to repeat the same movements.
Must be willing and able to use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects.
Must be willing and able to move two or more limbs together (eg. Two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while remaining in place.
Must be willing and able to use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects.
Must be willing and able to coordinate movement of several parts of the body, such as arms and legs, while the body is moving.

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

Candidates will be assessed at various times and random selection of applicants could be used. Candidates may be offered positions as they become available. Therefore, you are encouraged to complete your application as soon as possible.

If you do not fully complete the screening questions as instructed, you may be screened out. Candidates must clearly demonstrate in their response that they meet the experience requirements. Failure to provide sufficient information will result in the candidate being screened out.

It is your responsibility to check your e-mail regularly to ensure that you do not miss out on any opportunities. Failure to respond in the timeframe provided will result in you not being referred to the organization.

Your references should be a current or former supervisor who can answer questions regarding your work.

Reference checks may be contacted by email.

An interview may be administered.

Successful candidate(s) must meet and maintain the Conditions of Employment throughout their employment.

Your application in this inventory will be active for 45 days. A notice that your application is about to expire will be posted to the My Jobs menu of your account 30 days before the end of your active period. If you do not take action, your application will no longer be active and therefore no longer considered for this inventory. Should your application become inactive while the process is still open, a notice will be posted to your account indicating that your application has expired; you may select the link Update my Inventory Status to reaffirm your interest.

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

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.

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.