Ceremonial Storesperson *Extension of Closing Date*

Update: This is to advise you that the closing date for submitting your application on this employment opportunity has been extended to April 20, 2022 23:59, Pacific Time.

Important messages

Giving you the best chance to succeed!
At Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) we are committed to running inclusive and barrier-free recruitment processes.

If you have a limitation that may impact your performance at any steps of the assessment process (such as during a written test or an interview), you may request an accommodation. Assessment accommodations are designed to remove barriers, and to ensure that candidates with limitations can fully demonstrate their abilities. Should you wish to be accommodated, please direct your inquiry to the contact identified at the bottom of this poster. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

For more information on assessment accommodation visit the following website: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/assessment-accommodation-page.html

Work environment

𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗣𝗦𝗣𝗖!
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) helps the Government of Canada serve Canadians. With a strong focus on quality customer service, we provide innovative common services such as real estate and building management, purchasing, banking, pay and pensions, and translation to other government departments, agencies, and boards. By providing these centralized services to departments and agencies, we enable them to focus on what they do best: providing their programs and services to Canadians.

At PSPC, our approach to inclusion is simple: we are committed to achieving a competent and representative workforce that reflects the diversity of the Canadian population we serve, and strive to create a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment that enables collaboration and innovation. When you succeed, we all succeed.

Intent of the process

A pool of partially assessed candidates will be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions, within the Department of Public Services and Procurement Canada, with various language requirements, security requirements and/or tenures within the National Capital Region.

Acting opportunities may be offered to internal employees who qualify in the pool.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
1. Experience in managing the daily operations of a warehouse consisting of an inventory of material and equipment
2. Experience working in a client service environment, delivering products and/or services to clients in the public and/or private sectors.
3. Experience working on multi-disciplinary project teams.

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

CERTIFICATION
Valid forklift certification

EXPERIENCE
Experience working in a position involving flags and the application of flag protocol.

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

Various language requirements
- English or French Essential
- Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of a warehouse and warehousing equipment (forklift, tools, vehicles, etc.).

ABILITIES
1. Ability to analyse and solve problems.
2. Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.
3. Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision.
4. Ability to communicate effectively orally.
5. Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES
1. Dependability
2. Initiative
3. Judgment
4. Discretion
5. Attention to detail

COMPETENCY
Client Service Competency - Level 1

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

In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates, who, at the time of application, self-declare* as belonging to one of the following designated Employment Equity groups: Women, Indigenous (Aboriginal) Peoples, Persons with Disabilities and Members of Visible Minorities.

* We therefore encourage you to self-declare during the online application process by selecting the appropriate box under the Employment Equity section.

For further details, please refer to the “Other information” section.

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

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.

Must be able to lift and install heavy equipment and successfully pass the Physical Demands Analysis test.

The work requires sustained physical effort and exposure to disagreeable conditions such as inclement weather during outdoor installations, surrounding noise, heights, vehicle and pedestrian traffic, prolonged travel status and lifting of heavy equipment (exterior bases weigh 90lbs each).

Individuals must not have any pre-existing conditions or injuries that would prevent them from performing the work required.

Must possess a valid Ontario Class “G” or equivalent driver’s licence.

Must be willing to work overtime and travel across Canada as required and on short notice.

Must have steel-toed CSA approved safety footwear.

Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain the above conditions of employment throughout their employment.

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

You must be prepared to provide the original or a certified true copy of your educational credentials and proof of citizenship. For candidates with an international degree, Canadian equivalency will also be requested.

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

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 provide an email address that accepts emails from unknown users (some email systems block these types of emails).


VACCINATION:
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.

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.