National Defence
Bagotville (Québec)
GS-BUS-02
$22.32 to $24.30 per hour

For further information on the organization, please visit National Defence

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Closing date: 17 October 2024 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

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Important messages

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.

Assessment accommodation

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The first applications will be collected from the inventory on October 9th, 2024. Apply before this date to be considered for our immediate vacancies. When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for current and future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment. Please note that candidates will only be assessed once, and re-applications to the inventory will not be considered.

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Please note that our assessments will require the use of technology, including email, as part of the process. However, we are committed to ensuring equal access for everyone. If you do not have access to the necessary technology or face any challenges, we are happy to provide accommodations to support your participation. Please feel free to reach out, and we will work with you to find a solution that meets your needs.

This advertisement is for the locations listed above only. Please refer to our other posters for different locations.

Please be advised that if you have submitted your application to one of the below noted selection processes simultaneous to this one, you will only be assessed once and your results will be applied to all processes. You are required to submit an application to each selection process to be considered further for positions identified in those locations. Please copy and paste your answers to each screening questions to each application. Please note that "See resume" responses will not be accepted.

Selection Processes:

24-DND-EA-NAST-526172 (Pacific)
24-DND-EA-NAST-526170 (National Capital Region)
24-DND-EA-NAST-526167 (Atlantic)
24-DND-EA-NAST-526171 (Ontario)
24-DND-EA-NAST-526173 (Prairies)

How does this work?

✅ Step 1: Read the entire advertisement. Want to join our team! Let us know you’re interested! Click “Apply online.”

✅ Step 2: Tell us about you! Attach your resume and answer the screening questions in the online application.

✅ Step 3: We will carefully review all of your qualifications. If your talent matches one of our immediate or upcoming opportunities we may contact you for further information or assessment.

Creating an environment where diverse perspectives are valued begins with self-declaration. Count yourself in and self-declare by identifying to which employment equity group(s) you belong to. In order to self-declare, please ensure to indicate this by checking off the appropriate box within the online application as part of the Employment Equity section.

Work environment

Are you seeking a rewarding career opportunity within the Department of National Defence (DND) in Bagotville, QC? Look no further! This process aims to identify talented individuals dedicated to making a difference.

Join us in Bagotville, a vibrant community just a short distance from Saguenay, where stunning landscapes and endless stretches of water await. Be part of a team that supports our Canadian Armed Forces while enjoying the unique charm of this region and help us maintain the high standards of cleanliness that our facilities require. If you take pride in your work and are passionate about providing excellent service, we want to hear from you!

Don't miss out on this chance to expand your skillset and career journey within DND and apply now!

Intent of the process

A pool of partially or essentially qualified candidates may be established through this process and used to staff identical or similar positions with various employment tenures (temporary and permanent), various language profiles, operational requirements, and conditions of employment at the Department of National Defence, in Bagotville only.

Please note that all positions are on-site, and you will be expected to work in person for the entire duration of your scheduled hours.

Positions to be filled: 4

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

❗ Essential qualifications are qualifications that you must meet in order to be considered for the position. This means that when you apply, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience listed below.
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ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE

EX1. Experience working as part of a team (Note: A team can be formal or informal, such as project groups, volunteer efforts, student collaborations, sports teams, family businesses, creative collectives, or virtual teams.)

Our hiring team values experiences gained through work, volunteering, school, and community involvement. Candidates are encouraged to highlight their diverse background as we will consider experiences gained through all phases of the selection process.

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

❗ Asset qualifications are qualifications that may be required for a position. If you possess any of the qualifications listed below, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the qualification in your application.
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ASSET EXPERIENCE

AEX1. Experience providing cleaning services in a medical setting.
AEX2. Experience in providing cleaning services in a work environment (such as, offices, schools, hospitals, retail spaces, residential buildings, or other professional settings).
AEX3. Experience using cleaning chemical products.

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

Various language requirements
English Essential
French Essential
English or French Essential

Information on language requirements

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COMPETENCIES

C1. Demonstrating integrity and respect
C2. Working effectively with others
C3. Dependability
C4. Thinking things through

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ABILITIES

A1. Ability to follow safety procedures

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

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ASSET COMPETENCIES

AC1. Communication

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ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

In support of Strong, Secure, Engaged (SSE) initiative #24, consideration may be given to the spouses or common-law partners of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members.

The Department of National Defence is committed to providing an environment where justice, fairness and the elimination of barriers helps build a skilled, diverse and representative workforce reflective of Canada. We welcome diversity in all its forms, promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply. Please note that preference for hiring will first be given to candidates who are members of the following designated groups: Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and women.

Information on employment equity

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OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be willing and able to work shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays.
Must be willing and able to work overtime as required and approved.

Conditions of employment

Conditions of employment (as per the position being filled)

Must be willing and able to operate cleaning machinery for long periods of time, including full days and/or multiple days in a row.
Must be willing and able to wear and utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in compliance with safety regulations.
Must be willing and able to wear safety footwear as required.
Must be willing and able to lift and carry items weighing up to 20 kgs in accordance with general safety practices.
Must be willing and able to climb ladders to perform various duties at heights of up to eight (8) feet.
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Various security clearance requirements may apply: Reliability Status, Secret, Top secret.

Other information

If there are limitations or special circumstances preventing you from submitting your application via the PSRS online portal, you must contact us and receive approval to apply via an alternate means PRIOR to the closing date.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

Unless alternative arrangements are made, we will only accept on-line applications for this opportunity. Please click “Apply online” to submit your application. If there are limitations or special circumstances preventing you from submitting your application via the PSRS online portal, you must contact us and receive approval to apply via an alternate means PRIOR to the closing date.

Depending on the position being staffed:
Additional qualifications, operational requirements and/or conditions of employment may be required
Varying degrees of breadth and depth of experience may be deemed essential
Asset qualifications may be invoked as essential qualifications
You may be contacted and asked to submit information or be further assessed

Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, maybe used to evaluate the applicants. Your overall conduct and communications, including email correspondence, maybe used in the assessment of qualifications and competencies.

Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria:
Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team;
Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the specific duties of the position being staffed;
Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience;
Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications;
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.

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