Casual Barrack Warden

Important messages

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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.

Duties

The duties of a Barrack Warden include, but are not limited to:
- carry out daily visual inspections of all accommodation properties and report damages;
- liaise with guest and residents regarding any concerns and issues with their rooms;
- complete documentation for maintenance and furnishings;
- perform and enforce the duties of a Fire Warden by carrying out routine inspections and submitting reports;
- receives, stores, distributes, and arranges the delivery of supplies and furnishings; and
- liaise with cleaning staff regarding cleaning requirements and schedules.

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 customer service
Experience using Microsoft Office applications

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

Experience working as a building custodian
Experience in property management
Experience in shipping and receiving
Experience working in a warehouse
Experience conducting minor repairs

Degree equivalency

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of safe lifting practices

Safety Orientation
Demonstrating Integrity and Respect
Thinking Things Through
Showing Initiative and Being Action-Oriented
Working Effectively with Others

Ability to communicate orally
Ability to communicate in writing
Ability to organize and prioritize workload

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 overtime
Must wear CSA approved safety footwear and other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.
Must be willing and able to safely lift heavy items up to 70 kilograms up 3 flights of stairs using equipment
Must be willing and able to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 30 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 indoors and outdoors and in varying weather conditions
Must be willing and able to work from heights
Must be willing and able to obtain a DND404

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Must be willing and able to work overtime
Must wear CSA approved safety footwear and other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.
Must be willing and able to safely lift heavy items up to 70 kilograms up 3 flights of stairs using equipment
Must be willing and able to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 30 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 indoors and outdoors and in varying weather conditions
Must be willing and able to work from heights
Must possess a valid provincial or territorial Driver’s License.
Possession of a valid (unrestricted and non-graduated) provincial or territorial driver's license.

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.