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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

AMENDMENT - Closing Date. Those that have already applied do not need to reapply.

Applications will be accepted online only. Please apply online at www.canada.ca/government-jobs. If you have a disability that prevents you from applying on-line please contact the hiring manager as identified on this poster.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). Candidates are strongly encouraged to check their email on a regular basis.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. We ask that you indicate your preference in your application.

On October 6, 2021, the Government of Canada announced details of its plans to require vaccination across the federal public service.
As per the new Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for the Core Public Administration Including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, federal public servants in the Core Public Administration and members of the RCMP must attest to their vaccination status. The requirement for employees to be fully vaccinated applies whether they are teleworking, working remotely or working on-site. This is a condition of employment and it applies to indeterminate (permanent), determinate (term), casual, and student hiring. Should you reach the point in the selection process where it is necessary to verify terms and conditions of employment then the hiring manager or a human resources representative will contact you in order to complete an attestation

Duties

Brief description of duties:

-Provide a variety of warehouse related information to all clients to assist them in obtaining required supplies or equipment. Discuss solutions for identified problems with Manager and co-workers, perform routine stock verification, help maintain power and non-power warehouse equipment and assets.
-Exchange information with suppliers, freight companies, courier firms, Canada Post and all clients when receiving, examining and signing for goods upon delivery, or providing instructions regarding out going shipments (ie. Dangerous goods, firearms).

Intent of the process

This process will be used to staff two indeterminate full time positions, 1 - Regina, Saskatchewan, 1 - Winnipeg, Manitoba

A pool of qualified candidates resulting from this process may be established to staff similar positions with various language requirements

Should a Civilian Member (CM) be found qualified and selected for appointment, the appointment will not result in a change of status to the Public Service (PS) category for the CM. Information regarding the CM appointment will be sent to all applicable candidates who are within the area of selection and participated in the advertised process.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Successful completion of two years of secondary school* or employer-approved alternatives
*Two years of secondary school is typically completion of grade ten

Degree equivalency

*Recent experience providing customer service
(*Recent experience is defined as a minimum of three consecutive months within the past three years)

*Recent experience in a warehouse environment with materiel control duties of EACH of the following: storage, shipping and receiving
(*Recent experience is defined as a minimum of three consecutive months within the past three years)

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

Experience in working with basic computer applications such as MS Office (Word and Excel), Email and Internet Explorer

Experience using the Materiel Management Systems, Applications & Products (SAP) system

Experience with the use of automated shipping systems such as Purolator Courier, Fedex, etc.

Experience with or working knowledge of the Workplace Hazardous Information System

Experience with or working knowledge of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act

Willingness and ability to use material handling equipment to move heavy items on a daily basis

Willingness and ability to work overtime, sometimes on short notice

Willingness and ability to travel for work related and/or training purposes

Willingness to safely handle firearms, munitions and hazardous goods including irritants and explosives

Willingness and ability to lift and carry boxes or equipment weighing up to 30kg on a daily basis

Willingness and ability to stand for extended periods of time on a daily basis

Willingness and ability to wear Canadian Standards Association (CSA) approved footwear and supplied uniform

Willing and able to bend and go up and down ladders on a daily basis

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

Various language requirements
Official language proficiency: Various language profiles: English Essential, Bilingual imperative: BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

Accountability

Client Orientation

Flexibility

Interpersonal Relations

Conditions of employment

Security clearance: Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Enhanced Reliability Status

All employees of the core public administration are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and attest to their vaccination status unless accommodated based on a medical contraindication, religion, or another prohibited ground for discrimination as defined under the Canadian Human Rights Act.

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

When submitting an application to this selection process, you will be required to answer screening questions relating to education and experience qualifications (essential and asset). We cannot make any assumptions about your responses.
Education - You must provide when (from-to), education institution, and education level obtained.
Experience - You must demonstrate by providing clear and concrete examples of HOW, WHEN and WHERE the experience was met. It is NOT sufficient to state the qualification is met or to provide a listing of current or past duties. The depth and breadth of experience of an applicant may be considered as part of screening or selection of a candidate, which is why it is recommended you quantify your experience. Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in your application being rejected from the process.
NOTE: Your resume will only be used to substantiate your responses. Should you indicate in your response "please refer to resume" your application will be rejected.

Candidates will be required to show original proof of education. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/.

The successful candidate will be required to provide original documentation of proof of Canadian Citizenship/Permanent Residency prior to appointment. Other candidates may also be asked to provide this documentation at various stages in the selection process. The following documents will be accepted as proof: Provincial or territorial birth certificate; Naturalization certificates (issued prior to Jan. 1, 1947); Registration of Birth Abroad certificates (issued between Jan. 1, 1947 and Feb. 14, 1977); Certificates of Retention; Citizenship certificates.

Volume management strategies such as random selection, top-down approach, or use of asset qualifications may be used. If you meet any of the asset qualifications (other qualifications), please be sure to provide detailed responses in the screening questionnaire

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, assessments for this process will be administered virtually. This may include both an exam and interview.

The successful applicant will have to obtain an RCMP security clearance. The process also requires a Security/Reliability Interview, a field investigation in matters of credit/finances, education, employment, references, on-line activities, alcohol and/or drug use, etc.

Successful applicant is required to work in Regina, Saskatchewan or Winnipeg, Manitoba. Telework or alternate work locations will not be an option.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, 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.