About the position
Duties
Provision of plumbing maintenance services for the occupants and staff of Correctional Service of Canada institutions, in systems such as: hot water heating, chilled water, low pressure steam, potable water, sanitary piping, compressed air lines, sprinklers and storm sewer services.Supervision and training of inmates.
Work environment
About Us
The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) is the federal government agency responsible for administering sentences of a term of two years or more, as imposed by the courts. CSC is responsible for managing institutions of various security levels and supervising offenders under conditional release in the community.Our Mission
The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC), as part of the criminal justice system and respecting the rule of law, contributes to public safety by actively encouraging and assisting offenders to become law-abiding citizens, while exercising reasonable, safe, secure and humane control.
Intent of the process
Results of this process will be to create a pool of qualified candidates from which future permanent and/or specified period vacancies may be filled.
Important messages
An inventory advertisement allows a continuous intake of applications, over as long a period as desired. You will be informed in the event that your application is considered as part of a process generated from this inventory.Your application will be kept in the inventory for 180 days. A notice will be posted in the "My Job File" menu of your account 15 days before your application expires. If you do not take this into account, your application will be deactivated and it will no longer be considered for submissions from this inventory. In the event that your application expires during the effective period of this inventory, a notice will be posted in your account. If you wish to confirm your interest and reactivate your application, select the "Renewal of my application" link.
Please make sure to read all points listed below, given that this section contains important information about the application process:COMMUNICATION
We will contact you by email or through your GC Jobs account. Please ensure that your email is valid and accepts messages from unknown users. It is your responsibility to regularly check your inbox, junk mail and your GC Jobs account to find out about all the information regarding this inventory.HOW CAN YOU APPLY?
Only on-line applications will be accepted in order to take advantage of the many benefits of using the electronic recruitment system. Please communicate with the contact person to discuss alternative methods if online application is impossible.To submit an application on-line, please select the button “Apply Online”.Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact RHQTechServices.GEN-PACRHQTechServicesSel@csc-scc.gc.caEDUCATION/OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
You will be required to provide proof of your educational credentials. Candidates with foreign credentials must be able to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.caLANGUAGE
Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.
Conditions of employment
Reliability Status security clearance
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Valid Driver’s License. Requirement to lift and carry items weighing up to 23 kg. Willingness to work with and/or instruct inmates. Willingness to work within correctional facilities.
Operational Requirements
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Willingness and ability to travel to various locations Willingness to work overtime and/or holidays for a 24/7 institutional establishment Willingness to work with and/or instruct inmates. Willingness to work within correctional facilities.
You need (essential for the job)
Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following
EDUCATION A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
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Possession of a valid Interprovincial Journeyperson Plumber Certification.
Gasfitter – Class B certificate
Experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of water, sewage, plumbing and various piping systems and lines in a manufacturing, industrial or institutional environment.Experience interpreting and applying safety precautions and practices associated with plumbing work.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing Ability to communicate effectively orally
Applied / assessed at a later date
Attention to Detail Initiative Team Player Dependability
Language requirements (essential for the job)
Applied / assessed at a later date
English essential
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You may need (asset qualifications)
May be applied / assessed at a later date
ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
Successful completion of any continuing education courses relevant to facility maintenance or workplace safety, such as: British Columbia Water and Waste Association (BCWWA) Certification in Cross Connection Control (CCC), Small Water Systems (SWS), Small Wastewater Systems (SWWS), Chlorine handling, etc.
Learn more about degree equivalency.
Experience supervising individuals. Experience training individuals. Experience working in a correctional or institutional facility.
Ability to provide instruction on the use of plumbing equipment and tools.
Our commitment
We're 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 contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
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Equity, diversity and inclusion
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.
Learn more about diversity and inclusion in the public service.
Preference
Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.
Learn more about preference to veterans.
How to apply
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Information you must provide
- Your résumé
- A cover letter - Candidates must clearly demonstrate IN THEIR COVER LETTER how they meet the experience factors listed in the job posting. A suitable approach is to use each qualification (experience) as a heading, and provide a description outlining how each of them are met. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that you have the qualification. Rather you must provide concrete examples, include your roles and responsibilities, which illustrate how you meet each qualification. PLEASE NOTE THAT YOUR COVER LETTER AND YOUR RESUME WILL BE USED TO EVALUATE YOUR ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY IN WRITING.
We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Hiring organization contact
Name: Sahil Kumar, Human Resources Advisor
Email address: PAC.SelectionProcesses-ProcessusDeSelection.PAC@csc-scc.gc.ca
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