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Chief, Institutional Services / Chief, Material Management
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Closing: 2024-12-16

Chief, Institutional Services / Chief, Material Management

Reference number: PEN24J-141004-000151
Selection process number: 2024-PEN-EA-ATL-192154
Correctional Service Canada - Atlantic Region
Dorchester (New Brunswick), Renous (New Brunswick), Springhill (Nova Scotia), Truro (Nova Scotia)
GS-STS-08 (C2C3)
$34.66 to $37.68 per hour (Both position salary also includes a Supervisory Differential ranging between 8.5% and 11.5% and Inmate Training Differential ranging between 10% and 12%. These positions are also eligible for the CSSDA allowance of $2140 per year.)

For further information on the organization, please visit Correctional Service Canada

Closing date: 16 December 2024 - 23:59, Pacific Time

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

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

๐Ÿ ๐‰๐จ๐ข๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐‚๐จ๐ซ๐ซ๐ž๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐š๐ฅ ๐’๐ž๐ซ๐ฏ๐ข๐œ๐ž ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐‚๐š๐ง๐š๐๐š (๐‚๐’๐‚) ๐š๐ง๐ ๐Œ๐š๐ค๐ž ๐š ๐ƒ๐ข๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐ž๐ซ๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ž! ๐Ÿ

Are you ready to play an important role in supporting public safety? With over 20,000 dedicated employees, CSC is committed to changing lives and protecting Canadians. We operate 43 correctional institutions, 91 parole offices, and 14 community correctional centres across the country, working tirelessly to maintain a safe and just society.

At CSC, every day is an opportunity to make a positive impact. By joining our team, you'll be part of a dynamic workforce that is passionate about rehabilitation and community safety. Whether you're working directly with offenders or supporting our operations, your efforts will help create a safer Canada for everyone.

Take the first step towards a rewarding career with CSC. Apply now and help us continue our mission of public safety and transformation. Together, we can make a difference!

๐€๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ข๐œ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐œ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ :
๐Ÿ“ƒ Once you click "๐€๐๐๐‹๐˜ ๐Ž๐๐‹๐ˆ๐๐„", you'll begin the application process.

โœ”๏ธ๐’๐ญ๐ž๐ฉ ๐Ÿ: Kick off the process by answering a series of screening questions designed to assess your education, experiences, and preferences. This is your opportunity to highlight your qualifications. Be sure to provide specific examples that clearly demonstrate ๐‡๐Ž๐–, ๐–๐‡๐„๐, ๐š๐ง๐ ๐–๐‡๐„๐‘๐„ you have acquired the experience necessary to meet each essential education and experience qualification.

โœ”๏ธ๐’๐ญ๐ž๐ฉ ๐Ÿ: During the application process, you'll tackle a scenario-based question designed to test your ability to manage an operational budget. Your written communication skills will also be evaluated through your application responses and a text-based question.

โœ”๏ธ๐’๐ญ๐ž๐ฉ ๐Ÿ‘: If the assessment board determines that you meet the education, experience, and ability requirements assessed under step 1 and 2, you will be invited to a two-part interview. First, you'll receive one interview question 24 hours in advance, giving you ample time to prepare. An hour before the interview, you'll receive the remaining questions. During the interview, you will have access to your notes and be asked to verbally present your answers. These questions are designed to assess the competencies listed in the job posting. Your verbal communication skills will also be evaluated throughout the interview.

โœ”๏ธ๐’๐ญ๐ž๐ฉ ๐Ÿ’: If you are successful in the interview, the final step involves a reference check to validate your competency in upholding integrity and respect, as well as your ability to collaborate effectively with partners.

Duties

Reporting to the Assistant Warden of Management Services, the Chief of Institutional Services and Chief of Material Management ensures:

๐‚๐ก๐ข๐ž๐Ÿ, ๐ˆ๐ง๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ญ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐š๐ฅ ๐’๐ž๐ซ๐ฏ๐ข๐œ๐ž๐ฌ - ๐Š๐ž๐ฒ ๐š๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ž๐ฌ:
The Chief of Institutional Services is responsible for managing a variety of services including warehousing, inventory control, shipping and receiving, inmate purchasing, canteen, housekeeping, laundry, and clothing distribution. They handle the purchase, tracking, and maintenance of supplies, clothing, equipment, and furniture. Ensuring safety by purchasing and monitoring products as per safety guidelines, including handling hazardous materials, is part of their role. They are also in charge of procuring routine supplies, approving procurements, distributing regulation and protective clothing to inmates and staff, managing the pest control program, and overseeing budgeting, cash forecasting, and resource management.

๐‚๐ก๐ข๐ž๐Ÿ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐Œ๐š๐ญ๐ž๐ซ๐ข๐š๐ฅ ๐Œ๐š๐ง๐š๐ ๐ž๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ - ๐Š๐ž๐ฒ ๐š๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ž๐ฌ:
The Chief of Material Management is responsible for overseeing the procurement, contracting, purchasing, and asset management of institutional equipment and supplies. They handle contract and proposal preparation, manage stock control and distribution, and provide guidance on material management policies. Additionally, they supervise inmate canteen operations and oversee a computerized system for inventory control. Their role also includes the supervision and training of inmates, ensuring positive workplace behavior and improved employability skills. Finally, they manage the human, physical, and financial resources of the Material Management section.

Work environment

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.

๐Ÿ›๏ธ ๐ˆ๐๐’๐“๐ˆ๐“๐”๐“๐ˆ๐Ž๐๐’
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In the Atlantic Region, CSC is responsible for the management of four institutions (three for men and one for women) and the Shepody Healing Centre.

๐€๐“๐‹๐€๐๐“๐ˆ๐‚ ๐ˆ๐๐’๐“๐ˆ๐“๐”๐“๐ˆ๐Ž๐
A maximum security facility located in the rural community of Renous, New Brunswick, 30 kilometres from the city of Miramichi, New Brunswick and 10 kilometres from the Village of Blackville, New Brunswick.

๐ƒ๐Ž๐‘๐‚๐‡๐„๐’๐“๐„๐‘ ๐๐„๐๐ˆ๐“๐„๐๐“๐ˆ๐€๐‘๐˜
A multi-level security male facility located in the community of Dorchester, New Brunswick, next to the Village of Memramcook.

๐’๐๐‘๐ˆ๐๐†๐‡๐ˆ๐‹๐‹ ๐ˆ๐๐’๐“๐ˆ๐“๐”๐“๐ˆ๐Ž๐
A medium security male facility located on the southwestern edge of Springhill, Nova Scotia, approximately 95 kilometres from Moncton, New Brunswick.

๐๐Ž๐•๐€ ๐ˆ๐๐’๐“๐ˆ๐“๐”๐“๐ˆ๐Ž๐ ๐…๐Ž๐‘ ๐–๐Ž๐Œ๐„๐
A multi-level facility located in the Town of Truro, Nova Scotia, it is one of six federal facilities for women across Canada. Located in a residential area, it is approximately 83 kilometres from the city of Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Intent of the process

We are looking to create a pool of qualified candidates for current and future opportunities.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your rรฉsumรฉ.

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

๐—˜๐——๐—จ๐—–๐—”๐—ง๐—œ๐—ข๐—ก:
โ€ข A secondary school diploma or successful completion of a provincially/territorially approved secondary school equivalency test, or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

๐„๐—๐๐„๐‘๐ˆ๐„๐๐‚๐„:

โ€ข Experience in two or more related fields, such as handling, storage, procurement and distribution of supply, building maintenance, janitorial services, or shipping/receiving.
โ€ข Experience using a computer in a work context (for example, using Microsoft Office or equivalent programs)
โ€ข Experience* in the supervision of employees.

*This may include planning the teamโ€™s work, evaluating performance, managing HR issues, or hiring employees.

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

๐€๐’๐’๐„๐“ ๐„๐—๐๐„๐‘๐ˆ๐„๐๐‚๐„:

โ€ข Experience in using supply software such as; automated warehouse inventory system, financial system or purchasing system.
โ€ข Experience working in an institutional setting such as a hospital, care facility or educational institution.
โ€ข Experience in the handling and storage of hazardous goods.
โ€ข Experience in using motorized lifting equipment such as hand trucks and lift trucks

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

Various language requirements
English essential
Bilingual imperative CBC/CBC

Information on language requirements

๐‚๐Ž๐Œ๐๐„๐“๐„๐๐‚๐ˆ๐„๐’:

โ€ข Uphold integrity and respect.
โ€ข Collaborate with partners.
โ€ข Achieve results.
โ€ข Mobilize people.

๐€๐๐ˆ๐‹๐ˆ๐“๐˜:

โ€ข Ability to communicate in writing.
โ€ข Ability to communicate orally.
โ€ข Ability to manage an operational budget.

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

๐Ž๐‘๐†๐€๐๐ˆ๐™๐€๐“๐ˆ๐Ž๐๐€๐‹ ๐๐„๐„๐ƒ๐’:

โ€ข Member of a designated Employment Equity group.

๐Ž๐๐„๐‘๐€๐“๐ˆ๐Ž๐๐€๐‹ ๐‘๐„๐๐”๐ˆ๐‘๐„๐Œ๐„๐๐“๐’:

Ability and willingness to:
โ€ข Work overtime, including on weekends, and be able to do so on short notice.
โ€ข Do shift work (for some positions).
โ€ข Work in a correctional environment with daily contact with offenders.
โ€ข Work with, train and supervise offenders.
โ€ข Be part of the biohazard materials response team (for some positions).
โ€ข Wear personal protective equipment when necessary.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

โ€ข Hold a valid Class 5 driverโ€™s permit in accordance with provincial standards.
โ€ข Must be willing and able to lift, carry and shelve items weighing up to 25 kg (for some positions).

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

โญ 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. We firmly believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to our success. By supporting employment equity initiatives, we strive to create a welcoming and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected. We offer support measures and accommodations to members of designated groups to ensure their full participation and success within our organization.

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

For this selection process, we will communicate with you by email. You must provide a valid email address to which you wish to receive communication regarding this selection process. It is your responsibility to inform of any change of address, telephone number and/or email address. You must ensure to check/view your email accounts including spam, promotion or other folders regularly as there may be a deadline for responses. Candidates who respond past the deadline risk being removed from the selection process.

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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