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Work environment
Are you seeking a rewarding career opportunity within the Department of National Defence (DND) in Borden or Kingston, Ontario? Look no further. This process is designed to identify talented individuals seeking to make a difference and grow professionally and support our Canadian Armed Forces. If you are looking for a change or looking to further your career, this process is tailored to candidates LIKE YOU to cater to the unique needs and requirements of the….. in Borden or Kingston, Ontario. Together, DND and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) form the largest and most complex organization in Canada. DND's role is to provide services and support to the CAF in their operations and missions at home and abroad. DND and the CAF work side-by-side to fulfill the Government of Canada’s mission to defend Canada and Canadians and contribute to international peace, security and stability efforts. 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), operational requirements, and conditions of employment at the Department of National Defence, in Borden or Kingston, ON. 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
2

Important messages
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.
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📢 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 yourself! Attach your resume and answer the screening questions in the online application.✅ Step 3: We will carefully review all your qualifications. If your talent matches one of our immediate or upcoming opportunities, we may contact you for further information or assessment.___________________________________________
📢 OTHER INFORMATION:▶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.▶ 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.
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/employment-equity.html▶ Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.▶ Our organization 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 GC Jobs 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, may be used to evaluate the applicants. Your overall conduct and communications, including email correspondence, may be used in the assessment of qualifications and competencies.▶ To ensure the integrity of the selection process, the content and questions of the assessment must remain confidential. Please do not discuss or share the assessment content with anyone, including other candidates. You must complete the assessment, including screening questions, by yourself, without the help of others, including the use of unapproved internet resources and artificial intelligence (such as ChatGPT or any other forms of artificial intelligence). Plagiarism and the use of artificial intelligence is strictly prohibited throughout the entire process and suspected non-compliance will be investigated. Any violation may result in potential consequences which could include your elimination from this selection process.▶ If, at any point in this process or upon qualifying in this process, your Values and Ethics do not align with that of the Department of National Defence and Canadian Forces Code of Values and Ethics and Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector, you will be eliminated from further consideration in this process. (Copy and paste these links in your browser for more information: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/benefits-military/defence-ethics/policies-publications/code-value-ethics.html AND https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=25049)

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Reliability Status security clearance

One or more of the following conditions of employment may be required, depending on the position being staffed. Additional conditions of employment could also be required, not listed below. The complete list of conditions of employment will be communicated to candidates at the time of consideration for appointment for each position being staffed.Strict adherence to the Department of National Defence and Canadian Forces Code of Values and Ethics - Canada.ca, Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector- Canada.ca, Directive on Conflict of Interest- Canada.ca, and DAOD 7021-1, Conflict of Interest - Canada.ca.▶ COE1. Must wear approved safety footwear and other personal protective equipment as required.
▶ COE2. Willing and able to work shifts schedule as required (including on weekends, evenings and statutory holidays).
▶ COE3. Willing and able to work overtime as required (often on short notice).
▶ COE4. Must be able to lift, push, pull , and carry items weighing up to 20 kg in accordance with general safety practices._________________________________________________

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Depending on the position(s) being staffed, some additional Operational requirements may be required as well as some of the operational requirements listed may be used as conditions of employment. If this is the case, we will communicate with qualified candidates to inform them of any additional Operational Requirements or Condition of Employments in order to determine interest for these opportunities and assess/confirm whether these additional requirements are met ▶ OR1. Willing and able to complete a valid food safety program
▶ OR2. Willing and able to wear and utilize a Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in compliance with safety regulations._________________________________________________

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❗ 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.EXPERIENCE
▶EX1. Experience preparing formal meals using standard culinary techniques*.*Refers to work experience as a cook/chef completing a broad range of cooking-related tasks as your primary work responsibilities in an industrial setting such as but not limited to fine dining, hotels, resorts, catering services, country clubs or institutional Hospital, nursing homes, educational institutes, correctional facilities and camps. It will be assessed based on the scope, complexity and the diversity of the work performed._________________________________________________

COMPETENCIESC1. Demonstrating integrity and respect.
C2. Thinking things through.
C3. Working effectively with others.
C4. Showing initiative and being action oriented.
C5. Communication.**Communication refers to writing, expressing ideas (e.g. orally, using non-verbal language such as sign language, or using assistive technology), and active listening, which allow you to understand and be understood by others._________________________________________________

ABILITIES▶ AB1. Ability to perform basic math calculations.
▶ AB2. Ability to apply culinary terminology,
techniques and food safety._________________________________________________

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Applied / assessed at a later date

English essential

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❗ Asset qualifications are qualifications that may be required for the position. If you possess any of the qualifications listed below, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the qualification in your application.CERTIFICATION
▶ ACE1. Possession of a valid Journeyperson Interprovincial Certification Cook (Red Seal) or Military Cook Trade Rank Qualification Level 5
(QL5).
▶ ACE2. Possession of a valid Food Safety Certification._________________________________________________

ASSET EXPERIENCE▶ AEX1. Experience in large quantity cooking.
▶ AEX2. Experience in preparing and issuing takeout meals.
▶ AEX3. Experience working as a cook in a military establishment.
▶ AEX4. Experience in supervising civilian or military cooks.
▶ AEX5. Experience in the application of the Food Safety and Defence Program.
▶ AEX6. Experience working or volunteering in a mixed civilian and military environment._________________________________________________

▶ ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDSThe Department of National Defence is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive team that reflects Canada's population.To achieve a representative workforce, selection may be based on qualified candidates self-declaring as belonging to one or more of the designated groups: Indigenous Peoples, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and women.We encourage you to indicate if you belong to any of the designated groups when you apply.As means to support our military families and linked with the Department of National Defence priorities, consideration may first be given to the spouses or common-law partners of serving Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members._________________________________________________

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Selection may be limited to members of the following employment equity groups: Indigenous (Aboriginal) peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and women.

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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.

Learn more about preference to veterans.

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