Cook's Helper at Correctional Service Canada : Atlantic Region

Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat; Springhill; On-site; Full time

Job summary

The Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat is seeking dedicated individuals for the roles of Food Distribution Helper and Cook's Helper within Correctional Service Canada. These positions involve meal preparation and distribution in a correctional setting, contributing to the rehabilitation of offenders. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered, including allowances and retirement benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefit Program

Generous Leave

Flexible Work Arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in food services within a commercial or institutional setting.
• Ability to manage supply, inventory, and distribution of provisions.
• Skills in meal preparation and distribution.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and maintaining food preparation equipment.
• Assisting in ordering, receiving, and distribution of food products.
• Preparing and distributing meals to inmates.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Integrity and respect

Safety oriented

Education

Successful completion of three years of secondary school

Job description

Cook's Helper at Correctional Service Canada : Atlantic Region

Reference number : PEN24J-152696-000025

Selection process number : 2024-PEN-EA-ATL-190712 Correctional Service Canada

Dorchester(New Brunswick), Renous(New Brunswick), Springhill(Nova Scotia), Truro(Nova Scotia)

GS-FOS-02, GS-FOS-03

Staffing needs include opportunities for permanent, temporary, and casual employment (note : casual work is offered for a fixed duration not exceeding 90 working days in the same calendar year).

From $22.32 to $28.39 per hour, in addition to annual allowances such as a $2,140 Correctional Service Specific Duty Allowance (CSSDA) and an Inmate Training Differential.

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Closing date : 2 June 2025 - 23 : 59, Pacific Time

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

Join our dynamic team at Correctional Service Canada (CSC) within the Technical Services and Facilities Branch. We are currently seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals for the positions of Food Distribution Helper and Cook's Helper. These roles are vital in supporting our mission to create a safe and productive environment within our correctional complexes. Be a part of our team and contribute to meaningful work that makes a difference nationwide.

Working within a federal correctional institution, interacting with both offenders and staff. This role involves the supervision and training of offenders in Food Services, aimed at enhancing their employability skills and promoting positive work behaviors.

1 : Food Distribution Helper (GS-FOS-02) - Main Responsibilities :

As a Food Distribution Helper, you will primarily be responsible for cleaning and maintaining food preparation equipment. You will also assist in the ordering, receiving, and distribution of food products, as well as helping with the distribution and service of meals. Additionally, you will play a key role in the preparation and distribution of food to inmates in a correctional facility or a regional food production center (CRPA).

2 : Cook's Helper (GS-FOS-03) - Main Responsibilities :

As a Cook’s Helper, you will be involved in meal preparation, including cooking, and in the distribution and service of meals. In addition, you will manage the supply, inventory, and distribution of provisions, while ensuring kitchen and equipment cleanliness and hygiene. You will take on a more central role in coordinating activities related to food production for inmates within a correctional facility or a regional food production center (CRPA).

WHAT CSC WILL OFFER YOU :

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.

Make a significant impact in a mission-driven team, contributing to the safety and sustainability of CSC. Apply now to be part of our critical work!

The application process has been simplified. You only need to :

• Submit your updated CV, and
• Answer a few YES or NO questions, so your application can be referred to the hiring managers for all positions that match your skills, experience and the exact locations where you are willing and able to work.

Having a hard time applying? Want to learn more about the positions?

Kindly reach out to us through email at gen-nat-flr-rpl-gl-gs-position scc.gc.ca. Please include the process number (2024-PEN-EA-ATL-190712) in the subject line for ease of reference. We are committed to maintaining prompt communication with all our candidates.

Intent of the process

NOTE : The candidate qualified pool resulting from this selection process may be used to staff similar positions, both permanent and temporary, including casual employment, to address urgent needs in the Atlantic Region. The specific locations are : Dorchester, Renous, Springhill, and Truro.

Please specify in your application the exact location(s) where you are willing and able to work.

Positions to be filled : Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Please ensure your resume is up to date and contains thorough details on your education and / or certifications, and experience. The assessment board will carefully review all your qualifications. If your talent matches one of our immediate or upcoming opportunities, we will contact you for further information or assessment.

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

SCREENING CRITERIA

ED1 : EDUCATION : Applies to both positions : Food Distribution Helper & Cook's Helper

Successful completion of three years of secondary school, or

An acceptable combination of education, training and / or experience.

EXPERIENCE : Applies only to Cook's Helper position

EX1 : Experience working in food services within a commercial or institutional setting, including meal preparation, and distribution of short order cooking.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

COMPETENCIES : Applies to both positions : Food Distribution Helper & Cook's Helper

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.

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

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

To support employment equity objectives, diversity and inclusion and / or to meet business objectives, selection may be limited to a member of an equity-seeking group.

• Willingness to work overtime on short notice.
• Willingness to work shift work (evening, weekends, statutory holidays).
• Willingness to work with federally incarcerated offenders.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Other information

Glossary of Terms :

Accommodation : Measures that remove obstacles in the testing process without modifying the nature or level of the qualification being evaluated.

Pool of Qualified Candidates : A group of candidates deemed fully or partially qualified in a selection process.

Tenure : The period of employment, which can be :

Term (Specified Term) : A fixed duration with a specific start and end date.

Casual Worker : Hired for specified periods not exceeding 90 working days in one calendar year.

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