Seasonal Operations and Maintenance Worker

Update: ★ Advertisement extended until April 14th, 2023 – 11:59 p.m., 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 candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions, within the Department of Public Services and Procurement Canada, with various security requirements and/or tenures.

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 a combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
• Experience in the general operation of grass cutting and snow removal equipment.
• Experience in the general operation of marine based equipment.
• Experience in the general operations of small engines such as chainsaws, trimmers and generators.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATION

EXPERIENCE:
• Experience working at Heights.
• Completed a First Aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) course.
• Possess a Pleasure Craft Operator Card.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
• Knowledge of basic small engine maintenance.
• Knowledge of basic marine navigational regulation for small pleasure craft.

ABILITIES:
• Ability to safely complete labor support duties as directed.
• Ability to effectively communicate in writing.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally.

COMPETENCIES :
• Client Service Competency - Level 1
• Thinking things through
• Demonstrating integrity and respect
• Working effectively with others

*For more information on Client service: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/corporate/accountability/client-service/competency.html

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

ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
❑ Must be available to work overtime evening and weekend during Dam Operational Season.
❑ Must work at excessive heights above water, in high risk conditions, and in inclement weather, including physical functions such as on feet for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders and lifting up to 50lbs 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

❗️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/diploma, Canadian equivalency will also be requested.

❗️Please note that the assessments will be done at the workplace, at 625 River Road, Red River, St. Andrews (MB). Candidates will be responsible for travel expenses associated for this selection process.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) 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).

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.