Supplies and Services Officer

Update: THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO THE PREVIOUS ADVERTISEMENT. ONLY THE CLOSING DATE AND IMPORTANT MESSAGES HAVE BEEN CHANGED. APPLICANTS WHO HAVE APPLIED DON'T NEED TO SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

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

Please note that if you have previously participated in a GS STS 05 selection process, your results cannot be applied to the current selection process.

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.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff positions of various tenures including permanent or temporary.

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)

A secondary school diploma or successful completion of a provincially / territorially approved secondary school equivalency test, or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience using computer programs such as Word, Excel, Power Point, and electronic mail.
Experience in shipping and receiving, or warehousing, or storage and control of material.

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

Possession of a current transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) certificate
Possession of valid Forklift Operator certificate
Possession of a valid Workplace Hazardous Material information System (WHMIS) certificate
Possession of a valid First aid and CPR certificate
Possession of current Fall Arrest certification
Possession of current Aerial Platform Work certification

Experience in supervising, evaluating and motivating individuals
Experience in ordering, warehousing and dispensing services and commodities such as; clothing, bedding, linens, personal grooming items, household and janitorial supplies, furnishings and housekeeping equipment.
Experience in the handling and storage of dangerous goods.
Experience in the operation of warehouse equipment, such as forklifts, trucks, and delivery vehicles.
Experience in operation of a commercial laundry (washers, dryers, clothing presses)
Experience in commercial sewing equipment
Experience in commercial or general housekeeping techniques including the operation and maintenance of housekeeping equipment such as automatic floor scrubbers, carpet cleaners, floor polishers, burnishers, etc.
Experience in the proper techniques and methods to clean up bodily fluids, biohazard spills, or other hazardous materials
Experience in a point of sale system (Cashiering)
Experience working for Correctional Service of Canada

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of shipping, receiving, issuing, storing, and inventory control of stock.
Knowledge of materiel records management.
Knowledge of workplace safety programs, equipment and practices.
Knowledge of safe lifting techniques and practices.

Ability to deal with multiple priorities.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Effective interpersonal relationships
Team Work
Flexibility
Judgment
Client Service Orientation
Reliability

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

Knowledge of Transportation of Dangerous Goods regulations

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

Information on employment equity

Must be willing to work occasional short-notice overtime during emergencies includes late nights and weekends
Must be willing to work with, instruct and supervise inmates
Must be willing to be part of the Hazardous Material Clean-up Team (in some or all institutions)

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status 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.

Prior to appointment, candidate must possess a valid unrestricted driver's licence that conforms to provincial or territorial requirements. As a condition of employment, candidate must maintain valid unrestricted driver's licence throughout employment.

Must be willing and able to lift, carry and shelve goods weighing up to 20 kg repeatedly throughout the day

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

We may assess the essential and asset qualifications using interviews, written tests (take home assignments or other), references or a combination of these or other assessment methods. Other sources of information (such as performance agreements, work samples, board member knowledge, etc.) may be used to assess the criteria identified on the Statement of Merit Criteria.

You must be able to provide proof of your education credentials.

For this selection process, we will communicate with you by email. You must provide a valid email address to which you wish to receive communication regarding this selection process. It is your responsibility to inform of any change of address, telephone number and / or email address. You must ensure to check/view your email accounts including spam, promotion or other folders regularly as there may be a deadline for responses. Candidates who respond past the deadline risk being removed from the selection process.

You must apply on-line through www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs.html

Persons who cannot apply online or persons with disabilities preventing them from applying online are asked to inform the contact persons responsible for this process prior to the closing date. You may also review jobs open to the public through INFOTEL at 1-800-645-5605. The INFOTEL number for persons using a TTY/TDD is 1-800-532-9397.

For general information when applying on a selection process, visit https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gcjobs/information-candidates.html.

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.