Warehouse Person

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

Statistics Canada is a world-renowned leader in its domain, and its employees are proud to fulfill its mission: to serve Canada with high-quality statistical information that matters. We want to help Canadians better understand their country, so they can make more thoughtful decisions. The advantages of a strong workplace cannot be understated. Diverse. Accommodating. Nurturing. Rewarding. For employees to reach their full potential, a workplace MUST meet all of these criteria. Our success lies with a dynamic workforce that strives for excellence and innovation. We are proud to provide a healthy, respectful and supportive work environment for all employees and offer opportunities to develop and acquire new skills.

Duties

As a Warehouse Person, some of your duties will include:

- Furniture adjustments and set-ups

- Delivering and picking up office supplies

- Building furniture

- Set up of furniture for events

Work environment

Statistics Canada was a winner of the National Capital Region’s Top Employers Award for 2021 and is one of the Canada’s Top Employers for Young Professionals. We want to help Canadians better understand their country, so they can make more thoughtful decisions. Be part of this mission by applying for this position! We support talent. Let your talents and interests shine and come discover new ones. If you are looking for a place to build a career, you’ve found it!

Please note that the positions to be staffed will require employees to work on-site.

Intent of the process

The immediate intent of the process is to staff two (2) positions.

However, a pool of partially qualified candidates may be established and used to staff similar position with various tenures, security requirements and linguistic profiles, across Statistics Canada, upon approval from the Security and Facilities Division.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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

Application will only be accepted online.

In your PSRS questionnaire responses, clarity, coherence, conciseness as well as appropriate attention to detail (spelling, grammar and relevance to the factor being substantiated) will be used to evaluate your ability to communicate effectively in writing. Here is a suggestion to help you explain your examples, please ensure you provide concrete examples and dates:
S = what was the situation or context?
T = what were your tasks or responsibilities?
A = what actions did you take?
R = what was the result of your actions?

EDUCATION:

A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives

The employer-approved alternatives to a secondary school diploma are:

A satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or

An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

EXP1 - Experience in providing client services
EXP2 - Experience in warehouse operations
EXP3 - Experience in the installation and/or assembly of furniture

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

ASSET EXPERIENCE:

AEXP1 - Experience in assembling/disassembling Teknion and Knoll Furniture assembly Systems.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB
English Essential
French Essential
English or French Essential

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES:

A1. Ability to communicate effectively orally

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES:

Effective interpersonal relations
Judgment
Client-service oriented

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

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

Information on employment equity

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Mandatory use of safety equipment
Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (e.g. steel toe shoes, gloves, goggles)
Mandatory overtime may be required on short notice.
The incumbent must be able to lift and move boxes weighing up to 23 kg/50lbs, while practicing proper safety procedures

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Vaccination

The Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for the Core Public Administration Including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police requires you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and that you attest to your vaccination status as per the Policy unless accommodated based on a medical contraindication, religion, or another prohibited ground for discrimination as defined under the Canadian Human Rights Act. You can find more specific information on the collection and use of your personal information when you submit your attestation.

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

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.