Cleaning Services Officer (CASUAL CONTRACT (90 DAYS PER YEAR))

Important messages

The Correctional Service of Canada is dedicated to supporting inclusive, barrier-free selection processes for all candidates. At any time during a selection process, candidates may request an accommodation to facilitate their assessment in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially. Please visit https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/publicservice-jobs/information candidates/accommodations.html for additional information on accommodation in a selection process. Alternatively, you may direct any specific enquiries to the departmental contact identified on this advertisement.

For general information when applying on a selection process, visit https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/publicservice-jobs/information-candidates.html .

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.

Please submit:
- a resume, and
- contact information for 2 references.

When submitting your application, you will have to answer questions regarding the education and experience requirements.

Duties

Conducts a variety of cleaning/housekeeping/maintenance services.
Maintains and repairs cleaning equipment; replenishes cleaning supplies and services.

Work environment

May involve working in a correctional institutional environment with offenders and staff members.

Intent of the process

This inventory is for casual employment only, which is temporary employment of 90 workings days or less in a calendar year.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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

EDUCATION
A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Experience providing cleaning services in either a commercial, multi-residential, or institutional environment

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES
Ability to deal with multiple priorities
Ability to clean effectively
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to communicate effectively in writing

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES
Effective interpersonal relationships
Judgment
Reliability
Teamwork

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

Possession of a current Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS) certificate

Experience in the operation and maintenance of industrial cleaning equipment
Experience in the proper techniques and methods to clean up bodily fluids / biohazard spills
Experience providing cleaning services in a Health Care facility
Experience working in a correctional environment
Experience in the use of various software programs such as: Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Willingness and ability to work overtime

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Physically able to lift and relocate packages and equipment to various locations, as per the Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations Part 14

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

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

COMMUNICATION
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. Should your email address change during the process, it is your responsibility to inform us.



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 1-800-645-5605.

LANGUAGE
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.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, 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.

Contact information