General Maintenance Worker | Healing Lodges in the Prairie Region

Employment and Social Development Canada; Alberta; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

CSSDA allowance

Relocation assistance

Paid vacation up to 6 weeks

Job summary

Correctional Service of Canada is seeking General Maintenance Workers to support the Technical Services and Facilities team across Prairie Region facilities. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on roads, buildings, and related services, with opportunities for training offenders where appropriate.

The role requires physical capability, a willingness to work in a 24/7 environment, and a valid provincial driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Experience and/or training in operations, repair and maintenance of buildings.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities is an asset.
• Demonstrated integrity and respectful conduct in the workplace.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance (corrective and preventive) across facilities.
• Carry out basic construction tasks and minor vehicle service when required.
• Support maintenance shops and training of offenders as needed.

Skills

Integrity

Thinking things through

Teamwork

Proactivity

Safety oriented

Communication

Education

Secondary School Diploma

Job description

General Maintenance Worker | Healing Lodges in the Prairie Region

Correctional Service of Canada

Selection process number
2026-PEN-EA-PRA-203741

Employment tenure
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).

Salary
From $31.24 to $33.95 per hour, in addition to annual allowances such as a $2,140 Correctional Service Specific Duty Allowance (CSSDA) and an Inmate Training Differential.

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

Duties
We are seeking dedicated individuals across Canada to join our dynamic team in Technical Services and Facilities, which forms part of the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) to conduct various tasks related to the maintenance of roads, land, buildings and associated services. Our focus is on the comprehensive management of facilities, including the planning, design, operation, maintenance, and sustainability of various infrastructures. The position demands specific skills in maintenance and facility management, based to the needs of the institutional environments. Position Title: General Maintenance Worker Responsibilities: The role involves providing general maintenance (corrective and preventive), construction work and, in some institutions, minor service of vehicles. This can embrace a range of specific tasks, including providing services as a relief officer for maintenance shops, labor, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, metal, welding, paint, masonry, service plant, composter and garage (which are considered maintenance activities or part of the maintenance shop) for a CSC institution, and for providing the necessary training to offenders.

Important messages

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT CSC:
Competitive salary: Enjoy a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, plus allowances for weekends, inmate training, overtime, and commuting assistance where applicable.
Complete social benefits package: Benefits which encompasses healthcare, dental & vision care, as well as post-retirement eligibility for the Public Service Health Care Plan.
Beneficial retirement: Special retirement benefits that allow eligible CSC employees to retire at age 50.
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.
CSC may offer relocation assistance to employees who need to move to live within a reasonable distance of their work location. These benefits are subject to eligibility and are not applicable to casual employees.

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.
USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) TOOLS: To abide by the spirit of the Public Service Employment Act (e.g. transparency, merit based appointments), please include a brief note at the end of your responses when applying, describing how AI was used, if applicable (e.g., An AI tool was used to conduct research or to improve the structure, clarity, or linguistic quality of the response). Further guidance on the responsible use of AI may be provided during the next step of the assessment process, where applicable.

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.
Must possess and maintain a valid provincial driver’s license.

Operational Requirements

Must be willing to work overtime and flexible hours.
Willingness to perform duties at any of the locations within the cluster for which this position serves.

You need (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later date

ED1: Secondary School Diploma, or
An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience*, or
Employer-approved alternatives.*Your background (education, training, experience) or another qualification (such as a satisfactory result on a Public Service Commission test) may be accepted to meet the essential education requirement for this position.

EX1: Experience and/or training in the operations, repair and/or maintenance of buildings.
EX2: Experience working in and/or with an Indigenous community or organization.

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.

Ability to work in an environment that is respectful of Indigenous cultures, ceremonies and protocols.

Language requirements (essential for the job)

Knowledge of Indigenous traditions, culture and spirituality
Knowledge of preventative maintenance, theory, practice and application.

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.

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.

Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.

How to apply

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We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.