Floor Supervisor

Important messages

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

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The Public Health Agency of Canada will periodically pull and review the applications received and contact applicants selected for further assessment based on the needs.

Duties

We are looking for someone who is dynamic, resourceful, positive and an excellent leader who likes to face challenges every day. This person will be part of a supervisory team and lead a team that receives, stores and ships, a federally owned stockpile that contains a supply of life-saving drugs, medical supplies and medical equipment. The employment conditions are among the best in the country, as we offer very attractive benefits, such as a pension plan, leave with pay, full group insurance, etc.

Work environment

We currently operate multiple facilities in the NCR. Please note that you may be required to work in various locations on a rotating schedule.

Intent of the process

The immediate intent is to staff the following position in the Public Health Agency of Canada’s Emergency Management Branch within the National Emergency Strategic Stockpile:

One (1) bilingual imperative BBB position on an indeterminate basis in Ottawa, ON.

A pool of qualified candidates (partially assessed) may be established and may be used to staff similar positions at this group and level with various language requirements. In addition, this process may be used for various tenures (acting appointments, assignment, deployment, indeterminate, specified period, secondment), locations, security requirements and conditions of employment within the Public Health Agency of Canada. As a result of the potential and possible use of the selection process and subsequent pool by hiring managers, we encourage all candidates seeking this type of opportunity to apply.

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)

Education:
• A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
E1: Experience inputting and processing data in warehouse specific electronic databases, such as: SAP or SAGE or other.
E2: Experience with various computer software programs, such as: Word, Excel and Outlook.
E3: Experience working in a warehouse environment that utilizes Good Manufacturing Process or ISO standards, or equivalent.
E4: Experience in supervising, coordinating, and assigning work to a warehouse team (2-10 people).
E5: Experience with inventory control; receiving, shipping, and storing low to high value assets.

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

Various language requirements
English Essential and Bilingual Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

Ability:
AB1: Ability to communicate effectively orally
AB2: Ability to communicate effectively in writing
AB3: Ability to set priorities and meet tight deadlines
AB4: Ability to identify problems and recommend solutions

Personal Suitability:
PS1: Demonstrating Integrity and Respect
PS2: Thinking Things Through
PS3: Working Effectively with Others
PS4: Showing Initiative and Being Action‐Oriented
PS5: Leadership

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

Asset Knowledge:
AK1: Knowledge of Health and Safety Standards for warehouse setting
AK2: Knowledge of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act
AK3: Knowledge of Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
AK4: Knowledge of material management warehouse methods (Stores; Shipping & Receiving; Warehousing, and shipping methods)

Operational Requirements:
OR1: Willing and able to work between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
OR2: Willing and able to work overtime on short notice.
OR3: Willing and able to travel when required.
OR4: Willing and able to wear warehouse Personal Protective Equipment at all times
OR5: Willing and able to work within varying climates. Even with climate controls, temperatures in some parts of our warehouses may vary between 15°C / 60°F and 32°C / 90°F. When working in the truck yard or inside of a trailer on the dock during a hot day, the temperature can exceed 32°C / 90°F. When working in our warehouse walk-in freezers, the temperature may vary between -5°C / 23°F to -30°C / -22°F.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

• Lift and move heavy objects up to 60 lbs.
• Work on a rotational, on-call, response roster.
• Obtain and maintain Transportation of Dangerous Goods and Forklift certification.
• Maintain a valid full G-class drivers license.
• Will be required to perform a variety of physical tasks, including but not limited to, standing, climbing, walking, lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, grasping, reaching, stooping, crouching, and sitting.

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

Depending on the number of applicants, volume management strategies such as, but not limited to, top-down approach, cut-off scores, random selection and/or assessment may be used for the purpose of managing applications/candidates. Should a volume management strategy be used, communication regarding the application of the strategy will be provided to those candidates who are impacted.

Based on the hiring division’s needs, additional essential qualifications, asset qualifications, organizational needs, operational requirements and/or conditions of employment may be identified and applied during the assessment and/or selection of candidates.

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.

COMMUNICATION FOR THIS INVENTORY will be sent by email. Candidates must check their email accounts frequently as there may be new communication regarding this inventory or a deadline for response. Responses provided after the indicated deadline may not be accepted. Candidates must include in their application a valid email address that is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users; some email systems block these types of email. Ensure to check/view your spam folder regularly.

Persons with a disability preventing them from applying on-line should contact us at 1-800-645-5605.

NOTE: Casual employment is temporary employment of 90 working days or less, in a calendar year.

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.

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.