Bridge Operator – Seasonal

Update: Extension of the closing date

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

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Duties

The Bridge Operator will be responsible of
- enforcing navigation regulations and operating orders
- keeping records of bridge operation and vessel traffic
- conducting a tour of inspection at the start of every shifts
- drafting minor reports for accidents, incidents, complaints and delays
- general cleaning of grounds and buildings
- maintaining and servicing of all tools, machinery and equipment
- maintaining surveillance of marine traffic, vehicular and pedestrian traffic related to the lift bridge

Work environment

✨ Who are we? ✨

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) manages one of the largest and most diverse portfolios of real estate in the country and is the Government of Canada’s Real Property expert.

Specifically, we are real property professionals specializing in workplace accommodation, architecture, engineering, real estate, and asset and facility management. We are involved in all aspects of real property, from initial investment strategies and the construction and leasing of facilities, to the maintenance, repair and disposal of real property assets.

PSPC has a lot to offer:
❋ Competitive salaries with annual increases;
❋ Continuous learning and career advancement – we have an exclusive Career Center to help you build your career in the Federal Government;
❋ Advantageous pension regime and benefits;
❋ Up to three (3) weeks of holidays per year, which increases with years of service;

⭐ 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, we are committed to achieving a competent, representative workforce that reflects the diversity of the Canadian population. We work hard to create a welcoming, respectful and inclusive workplace through a variety of programs and initiatives. In fact, we have been named one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for the fifth year in a row and here is a list of some of our diversity and inclusion achievements:
• five diversity networks;
• a Task Force on Anti-racism, Workplace Culture and Equity;
• a national Reconciliation and Indigenous Engagement Unit;
• an Ombudsman for Mental Health (the first such position within the federal public service);
• an Accessibility Office and;
• a Gender-based Analysis Plus (GBA+) Centre of Expertise.

While many programs and initiatives have already been implemented in line with our commitments to diversity and inclusion, we aim to get better! That's why we invite you to be part of the change by joining an organization where individual differences are recognized, valued and respected. Be part of the solution!

Intent of the process

The need is to staff two (2) indeterminate seasonal position.

A pool of qualified or partially qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff identical or similar positions with various tenure within the Department of Public Services and Procurement Canada

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)

EDUCATION
✔ A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
✔ Experience in operating and maintaining electrical or mechanical equipment
✔ Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite
✔ Experience in technical trade mechanical & electrical such as, but not limited to: working on wheel bearings, gears, shafts, motors, hydraulics, limit switches and so on

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
✔ Knowledge of general maintenance, grounds keeping and repair practices.
✔ Knowledge of occupational safe working practices

COMPETENCIES
✔ Client Service – Level 1
✔ Effective interpersonal skills
✔ Dependability
✔ Judgment
✔ Teamwork

ABILITIES
✔ Ability to communicate effectively orally
✔ Ability to communicate effectively in writing
✔ Ability to work under pressure in stressful situations

LINGUISTIC REQUIREMENT
✔ English essential

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

✔ Reliability Status security clearance
✔ Willing and able to work overtime as needed
✔ Possess a valid drivers licence
✔ Must work at heights above water, in high risk conditions, and in inclement weather, including physical functions such as on feet for long periods of time, up and down ladders, and bending repeatedly.

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

📌 To apply online, you will first need to create an account on the GC Jobs site. Once your account is created, return to the job poster and select the button "Apply Online" above.

📌 Please ensure that you read ALL points listed below, as this section contains important information about the application process. Failure to read these notes and follow these instructions could result in your application missing required information which may result in your application being eliminated from this selection process.

📌 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.

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📋 APPLICATION PROCESS - How to submit – 1st Step 📋
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🔎 INSTRUCTIONS - When responding to the screening questions, be sure you :

Ⓐ Clearly demonstrate how you meet each criteria (education and experience) by answering the online questions and provide concrete, specific examples of actions that speak directly to the experience sought.

Ⓑ Include when the example took place (month-year to month-year), background of each situation, what you did, how you did it, what your role was in the situation, and what was the outcome.

Ⓒ Focus on what you did. When referring to an experience achieved in the context of a team, set your role apart from the role(s) of others.

Ⓓ Validation of the qualifications; comments such as "refer to my attached résumé" will not be accepted and may result in your application being rejected. Information provided on your described experience should be supported by your resume.

Ⓔ Lack of DETAILS may result in your application being rejected as the Assessment Board may have insufficient information to determine whether you meet the qualifications.

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📋 ASSESSMENT: Once your application has been retained – 2nd Step 📋
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A variety of assessment tools may be used in the assessment of candidates. Also note that certain competencies may be assessed globally. This means that candidates may proceed through all the assessment steps, including the reference check phase at which time a global score will then be assigned that will indicate an overall pass / fail.

Some assessments may be conducted remotely, including teleconference or videoconference assessments.

During the application or assessment process both cheating and plagiarism are considered forms of misconduct and are not permitted. Any person found cheating, including those who help others to cheat, may be subject to removal from the selection process.

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📌 Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language(s) in their application.

📌 Our intention is to communicate with candidates via email. Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

📌 Depending on the number of applicants, department needs, and human resources plans, volume management strategies may be used for the purpose of managing candidate applications.

📌 We may use various assessment tools and methods such as a take-home exam, an interview and reference checks. You must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position. Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs.

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.