About the position
Duties📢 The positions require specific skills in maintenance and facility management, tailored to the needs of institutional environments.
🛠️ 𝐊𝐄𝐘 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐈𝐁𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐒:
➩ Perform general (preventive and corrective) maintenance of buildings, grounds, and landscaping within a CSC institution.
➩ Support workshops in trades such as plumbing, electrical, carpentry, welding, painting, masonry, metalwork, and basic mechanical maintenance.
➩ Safely operate and maintain manual and power tools.
➩ Collaborate with technical teams on specialized maintenance tasks.
➩ In some institutions, carry out minor equipment and vehicle repairs.
➩ Supervise and train offenders in grounds and maintenance related areas.
➩ Support the operation of facilities such as the tool centre, composting unit, and garage.
➩ Perform other related maintenance duties as required by operational needs.
Intent of the process
This selection process is intended to staff positions in Gravenhurst and Kitchener institutions (indeterminate, term, and casual). Please note that the resulting pool of qualified candidates may also be used to staff similar positions in other institutions within the Ontario Region, based on operational needs.
⚠️Please specify in your application the location(s) (Gravenhurst and/or Kitchener) where you are willing and able to work.
Important messages
💰𝐖̳𝐇̳𝐀̳𝐓̳ ̳𝐂̳𝐒̳𝐂̳ ̳𝐖̳𝐈̳𝐋̳𝐋̳ ̳𝐎̳𝐅̳𝐅̳𝐄̳𝐑̳ ̳𝐘̳𝐎̳𝐔̳:
✅ Competitive Compensation: Benefit from a total compensation package, plus allowances for weekends, inmate training, overtime & commuting assistance where applicable.
✅ Comprehensive Benefit Program: Benefits which encompasses healthcare, dental & vision care, as well as post-retirement eligibility for the Public Service Health Care Plan.
✅ Retirement Benefits: Eligible for early retirement at age 50 after 10 years of service within a CSC institution.
✅ Generous Leave: Start with 3 weeks of paid vacation, which can increase to up to 6 weeks. Additional leave benefits & 12 paid statutory holidays are also included.
✅ Flexible Work Arrangements: Opportunities for income-averaging leave for extended periods subject to operational needs.
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🛑 𝐀𝐃𝐃𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐈𝐍𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 :
❗The first round of applications from this inventory will soon be submitted to hiring managers. More will follow as needed. Don’t wait, several positions need to be staffed immediately.
🗣️𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: You have the right to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of your choice.
📋𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞: A random, top-down, or other volume management method may be applied at any stage to determine which candidates move forward in the assessment process.
Operational Requirements
➧ Must be willing to work overtime and flexible hours.
➧ Must be willing and able to work and lift tools, equipment and objects weighing at least 50 lbs when required (candidates may be required to pass a physical test in relation to this condition).
➧ Must be willing and able to work in a 24/7 operational environment.
You need (essential for the job)
Applied / assessed at a later date
🎓 ED1: EDUCATION
➤ Secondary School Diploma, or
➤ Acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience*, or
➤ Employer-approved alternative*.
*Your background (education, training, experience) or another qualification (such as a satisfactory result on a Public Service Commission test) may be accepted in lieu of a secondary School Diploma.
Learn more about degree equivalency.
💼 EX1: EXPERIENCE
➤Experience and/or training in the operations, repair and/or maintenance of buildings.
💼 COMPETENCIES:
C1 : Demonstrating integrity and respect
C2 : Thinking things through
C3 : Working effectively with others
C4 : Showing initiative and being action-oriented
C5 : Safety oriented
C6 : Effective communication skills (oral and written)*
*Being able to communicate effectively is a skill that allows you to understand and be understood by others. This can include but are not limited to effectively communicating ideas to others, and actively listening in conversations.
🔍All communications related to this process may be used to assess your written communication skills.
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.
Learn more about assessment accommodation.
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.
Selection may be limited to members of the following employment equity groups: Indigenous (Aboriginal) peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and women.
Learn more about employment equity.
How to apply
Learn more about applying for Government of Canada jobs.
Information you must provide
Respond to a text question addressing the following
- Answer a few YES or NO questions to ensure your application is considered for all relevant positions that match your experience and preferred work locations.❓Need help applying or looking for more information about the available positions?
📧 Email us at and include the process number (2025-PEN-EA-ONT-198724) in the subject line.
We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.