Distribution Clerk

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Assessment accommodation

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IMPORTANT NOTE: Candidates must clearly demonstrate in the questionnaire how they meet the education and experience factors listed as essential and asset qualifications. In order to do so, they must write one or two paragraphs for each demonstrating how they meet them with concrete examples. Note that it is not sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Resumes will be used as a secondary source to validate the education and experience described in the experience questionnaire. Failure to clearly demonstrate how you meet the Education and Experience criteria, both essential and asset, where applicable may result in the rejection of your application. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.

A qualified candidate may be offered the position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications. However, asset criteria are desirable and may be invoked at any point of the staffing process by the hiring manager, including for being a deciding factor in choosing the appropriate candidate.

Intent of the process

Immediate need: Two (2) positions to be staffed on an term or indeterminate basis with a bilingual imperative linguistic profile. This process may be used to create a pool of qualified candidates as well as to fill identical or similar positions with various linguistic profile at the Department of Global Affairs 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
Successful completion of two years of secondary school or an acceptable combination of education, training or experience

Degree equivalency

Experience
Experience in providing administrative support in a distribution environment (such as but not limited to a mailroom / warehouse / a distribution centre / a transportation / shipping / receiving centre).
Experience working with Microsoft Office suite.

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

Various language requirements
Various language profile (English or French and bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

Abilities
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to work in a team environment.

Personal Suitability
Client service oriented.
Effective interpersonal skills.
Dependability.
Attention to detail.

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

Operational Requirements
Valid Quebec Class 5 Driver’s License or Ontario equivalent and a good driving record
Ability to lift and move without assistance, mailbags, boxes and parcels up to 40 kg.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

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

Candidates must obtain the required pass mark for each qualification in order to be given further consideration in the selection process.

Applicants with disabilities: Should you require a technical aid or an alternative method of assessment to ensure an equitable assessment of your qualifications, please indicate so in your application. Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

Proof of education must be submitted at the interview. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/

Successful candidate(s) must meet and maintain the Conditions of Employment throughout their employment.

The client organization will accept applications on-line only. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System. To submit an application on-line, please select the button "Apply Online" below.

PLEASE NOTE: For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results, and sending invitations for written tests and interviews). Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

Written test(s) may be administered.
Interviews may be conducted.
Reference checks may be conducted.

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.