Food Service Helper

Reference number: DND24J
Selection process number: 24-DND-EA-NAST

National Defence
Bonnyville(Alberta),Cold Lake(Alberta),Edmonton(Alberta),Wainwright(Alberta),Comox(British Columbia),Victoria(British Columbia),Winnipeg(Manitoba),Gagetown(New Brunswick),Greenwood(Nova Scotia),Halifax(Nova Scotia),Kentville(Nova Scotia),Borden(Ontario),Kingston(Ontario),North Bay(Ontario),Ottawa(Ontario),Petawawa(Ontario),Trenton(Ontario),National Capital Region - Other locations(Ontario),Bagotville(Québec),Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu(Québec),Valcartier(Québec),Montréal - Other locations(Québec),Dundurn(Saskatchewan)
GS-FOS-02
$21.82 to $23.76 per hour

For further information on the organization, please visit National Defence

Closing date:31 May :59, Pacific Time

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

Apply online

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.

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.

Applications may be collected from this inventory as early as 20 February 2024. Apply before this date to be considered for our immediate vacancies.

There are positions immediately available in:
Gagetown (New Brunswick)
Borden (Ontario)
Kingston (Ontario)
Petawawa (Ontario)
Comox (British Columbia)

How does this work?
Step 1: 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. It's easy If your talent matches one of our immediate or upcoming opportunities we may contact you for further information or assessment.

Our organization will only accept on-line applications for this advertisement. Please click "Apply online" to submit your application. Should you have a disability or an exceptional circumstance that requires an alternative application method, please contact us for guidance.

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.

Duties

As a Food Service Helper, you will be part of the team that assists in the preparation of meals, as well as the delivery of food products to clients in a dining room and serving areas. Cleaning of food services facilities including equipment is required. You will assist in receiving, unloading and storage of food items. Sounds like an interesting opportunity? We'd love to hear from you Apply today

Work environment

Job opportunities with the Department of National Defence (DND) can benefit you and your career in a number of ways as well as offer you valuable experience in a large and complex department. Join us today

In all areas of our business, each one of us has a role in supporting the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in operations. As a civilian employee, you will be an essential part of the Defence Team.

What do we offer?
At DND, we foster a work environment where employees have opportunities to grow, to learn, to progress in their careers and to have job satisfaction in the long term.
You'll enjoy:
A career among a dynamic and dedicated team
Opportunities for advancement
A diverse, respectful and inclusive work environment
A total compensation package including a competitive salary, health & dental benefits, pension plan and a variety of leave entitlements

Intent of the process

This inventory will be used for various tenures (indeterminate, deployment, specified period, assignment, secondment, casual). Applicants who meet the essential qualifications will have their application included in the inventory for this ongoing selection process. As positions become available, the applicants meeting the initial screening requirements identified by the hiring manager may be contacted and referred for consideration. Please ensure that your information is updated and remains current in your GC Jobs Applicant Account.

Positions to be filled:Number to be determined

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

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE:
Experience in providing customer service or food services.

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

COMPETENCIES:
Demonstrating integrity and respect
Thinking things through
Working effectively with others
Showing initiative and being action-oriented
Communication*

*Being able to communicate effectively is a skill that allows you to understand and be understood by others. These can include but are not limited to effectively communicating ideas to others and actively listening in conversations.

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

ASSET EDUCATION:
A secondary school diploma

ASSET OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
Training or certification in Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS).

ASSET EXPERIENCE:
Experience working or volunteering in a mixed civilian and military environment.

Experience in handling cash, performing cashier duties, or operating a Point of Sale Terminal (POST).

ASSET ABILITIES:
Ability to perform basic math

ORGANIZATION NEEDS:

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

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 above-mentioned designated groups.

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

As a result of the reduction of training activities at British Army Training Unit Suffield (BATUS), the Department of National Defence is committed to providing access to other work opportunities for BATUS employees. Employees of UIC 7777 – BATUS may be appointed or deployed to positions for which they are qualified ahead of other candidates.

As a result of the relocation of a work unit at Aerospace Engineering Test Establishment (AETE) in 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alberta, the Department of National Defence is committed to providing access to other work opportunities for AETE- 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alberta employees. Employees of UIC 2671 – AETE- 4 Wing Cold Lake may be appointed or deployed to positions for which they are qualified ahead of other candidates.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Depending upon the position to be staffed one or more of the following requirements may apply:
- Must be willing and able to work a shift schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Must be willing and able to work overtime.
- Must be willing and able to wear and utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in compliance with safety regulations.
- Must be willing and able to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 20 kg.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status 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.

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

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.

A variety of assessment tools may be used. This may include application screening, interviews, questionnaires, written assessments, reference checks, board knowledge, interactions with internal staff during the process, etc.

Top down selection may be used during any stage of the selection process.

The appointed candidate must meet all essential qualifications and conditions of employment and be administered the Oath before being appointed to the position. Administration of the Oath concerns individuals appointed from outside the public service.

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.

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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