Food Service Helper - Pacific Region

Department of National Defence/Ministère de la défense nationale; Comox; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A public service organization is seeking a Clerk for the Medical Imaging Reception and Image Service Centre in Comox, Canada. Responsibilities include food preparation, operating cash registers, and maintaining cleanliness in food service facilities. Candidates should demonstrate experience in teamwork and food safety knowledge. This position is full-time and requires working on-site. Immediate needs are identified, offering opportunities to support local communities through essential services.

Qualifications

• Experience working as part of a team.
• Possession of a valid recognized food safety certificate.
• Experience in a food service environment.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the preparation of food.
• Operating cash registers for meal charges.
• Assisting in receiving and unloading food items.
• Cleaning and maintaining food service facilities.

Skills

Teamwork

Food safety knowledge

Customer service

Job description

4 months ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Update

Please note that the waves initially scheduled for September 22, 2025 and November 17, 2025 have been replaced by a single second wave of applications, which will take place on October 20, 2025.

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

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for current and future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

Immediate vacancy pull dates

• ↪ Comox – Apply before August 25th, 2025 to be considered for our immediate vacancies.
• The second round of applications will be collected from this process on October 20th, 2025.
• Candidates will only be assessed once, and repeat applications to the inventory will not be considered.

Special note for previous applicants

PLEASE NOTE: If you previously applied to selection process number 24-DND-EA-NAST-527473 in November 2024 and were found essentially qualified, you do not need to re-apply to this process.

Technology requirement

Please note that our assessments will require the use of technology, including e‑mail, as part of the process. However, we are committed to ensuring equal access for everyone. If you do not have access to the necessary technology or face any challenges, we are happy to provide accommodations to support your participation. Please feel free to reach out, and we will work with you to find a solution that meets your needs.

Location information

🛑 This advertisement is for the locations listed above only. Please refer to our other posters for different locations. 🛑

Please note that “See resume” responses will not be accepted.

Interests in Other Locations

In support of mobility and accessibility, we invite those who are interested in indeterminate opportunities and able to work onsite from Department of National Defence locations other than those listed on this poster, to apply on the regional selection processes for those locations. (Pro‑tip: you may cut and paste your answers).

Selection Processes

• ↪ 24-DND‑EA‑NAST‑527473‑2 (Atlantic)
• ↪ 24-DND‑EA‑NAST‑527476‑2 (Eastern)
• ↪ 24-DND‑EA‑NAST‑527474‑2 (Ontario)
• ↪ 24-DND‑EA‑NAST‑527475‑2 (Prairies)
• ↪ 25-DND‑EA‑NAST‑538497‑1 (National Capital Region)
• ↪ 25-DND‑EA‑NAST‑538494‑1 (Borden)

Candidates who apply on various regional posters will only be assessed once. Results of this assessment will be applied to each individual process, if more than one application is submitted.

The information you will be providing in this application must be true and may be verified. Any false information may result in the rejection of your application and/or not hiring you. Please only check off the locations that you are truly willing and able to work from. We value honesty. Choosing a location that you are not truly willing and able to work from slows down the process and impacts our ability to staff positions within the Department. Any false information provided on a location of interest may result in your removal from this process.

How does this work?

1. ✅ Step 1: Read the entire advertisement. Want to join our team? Let us know you’re interested! Click “Apply online.” 👍
2. ✅ Step 2: Tell us about you! Attach your resume and answer the screening questions in the online application.
3. ✅ Step 3: We will carefully review all of your qualifications. If your talent matches one of our immediate or upcoming opportunities we may contact you for further information or assessment.

Creating an environment where diverse perspectives are valued begins with self‑declaration. Count yourself in and self‑declare by identifying to which employment equity group(s) you belong to. In order to self‑declare, please ensure to indicate this by checking off the appropriate box within the online application as part of the Employment Equity section.

Duties

• Assisting in the preparation of food, independently or as part of a team;
• Operating cash registers/Point of Sale Terminals to collect meal charges from clients;
• Assisting in the receiving, unloading, and storage of food items;
• Cleaning, and maintaining food service facilities.

Work environment

Located just west of downtown Victoria, Esquimalt is a vibrant coastal community with a rich maritime heritage and a welcoming, small‑town feel. Home to CFB Esquimalt, one of Canada’s most historic and active naval bases, the area blends proud military tradition with stunning natural beauty. Residents enjoy scenic waterfront parks, oceanfront trails, and easy access to beaches and kayaking spots, all while being just minutes from urban amenities. With its strong sense of community, growing arts scene, and beautiful west coast setting, Esquimalt offers a relaxed and fulfilling lifestyle on Vancouver Island.

Further up the coast, Comox is another gem on Vancouver Island. Nestled between the mountains and the ocean, Comox is home to CFB Comox, a key Royal Canadian Air Force installation. This scenic town boasts breathtaking landscapes, a mild climate, and abundant opportunities for hiking, cycling, skiing, and water sports. The surrounding Comox Valley offers a close‑knit community, vibrant farmers' markets, and excellent schools, making it a great place for families and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Whether you’re drawn to the dynamic coastal life of Esquimalt or the picturesque tranquility of Comox, both locations provide exciting career opportunities within the Department of National Defence.

Intent of the process

We have immediate needs in Comox (BC). 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), various language profiles, operational requirements, and conditions of employment at the Department of National Defence, in Comox (BC) and Esquimalt (BC) only. 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: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Essential qualifications

❗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.

Essential Experience

• EX1. Experience working as part of a team (Note: A team can be formal or informal, such as project groups, volunteer efforts, student collaborations, sports teams, family businesses, creative collectives, or virtual teams.)

Our hiring team values experiences gained through work, volunteering, school, and community involvement. Candidates are encouraged to highlight their diverse background as we will consider experiences gained through a phases of the selection process.

Asset qualifications (may be invoked as essential)

• AOC1. Possession of a valid recognized food safety certificate (based on the location of the position being staffed).

Asset Experience

• AEX1. Experience working in a food service environment.
• AEX2. Experience in food preparation, storage, sanitation or food safety practices.
• AEX3. Experience operating a Point of Sale Terminal (POST) or performing cashier duties.
• AEX4. Experience in supervision.
• AEX5. Experience working or volunteering in a mixed civilian and military environment.

Required languages

• English Essential
• English or French Essential

Competencies

• C1. Demonstrating integrity and respect
• C2. Thinking things through
• C3. Working effectively with others
• C4. Dependability

Abilities

• AB1. Ability to follow food safety procedures.
• AB2. Ability to consistently demonstrate attention to detail.

Asset Competencies

• AC1. Communication – Overall conduct and communications, including e‑mail correspondence, throughout the entire process may be used in the assessment of AC1.

Organizational needs and employment equity

The 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.

Operational Requirements & Conditions of employment

• Willing and able to work overtime on short notice.
• Willing and able to do shift work, including weekends and holidays.
• Willing and able to lift, push, pull and carry 20 kilograms.
• Willing and able to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Willing and able to wear and utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in compliance with safety regulations.
• Willing and able to complete a valid food safety program (based on the location of the position being staffed).
• Strict adherence to the Department of National Defence and Canadian Forces Code of Values and Ethics, Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector, Directive on Conflict of Interest, and Defence Administrative Orders and Directives (DAOD) 7021‑1, Conflict of Interest.

Reference links

• ↪ https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/benefitsmilitary/defenceethics/policies-publications/code-value-ethics.html
• ↪ https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=25049
• ↪ https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=32627
• ↪ https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/corporate/policies-standards/defence

Additional 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.

▶ Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

▶ Our organization will only accept online 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 e‑mail 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 e‑mail 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).

▶ Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria:

• Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team;
• Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the specific duties of the position being staffed;
• Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience;
• Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications;
• Organizational needs.

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

Thank you

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

Seniorities and employment type

• Entry level
• Full‑time
• Other (Job function)

Job title

Clerk - Medical Imaging Reception and Image Service Centre

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