Maintenance Tradesperson at Correctional Service Canada : Prairie Region

Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A federal correctional agency is seeking a Maintenance Tradesperson to provide general maintenance and construction services across various locations in Canada. The role offers a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and a chance to contribute to safety within correctional facilities. Candidates are required to have a Secondary School Diploma and related experience in maintenance operations.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefit Program

Competitive Compensation

Retirement Benefits

Generous Leave

Flexible Work Arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience and/or training in maintenance operations of buildings.
• Willing to lift tools and objects weighing at least 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provide general maintenance and construction work.
• Act as relief officer for maintenance shops.
• Provide training to offenders.

Skills

Integrity and respect

Effective communication skills

Safety oriented

Education

Secondary School Diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Tradesperson at Correctional Service Canada : Prairie Region

Reference number : PEN24J-152696-000030

Selection process number : 2024-PEN-EA-PRA-192409 Correctional Service Canada - Technical Services and Facilities Branch

Locations: Drumheller (Alberta), Edmonton (Alberta), Grande Cache (Alberta), Innisfail (Alberta), Maskwacis (Alberta), Stony Mountain (Manitoba), Winnipeg (Manitoba), Duck Lake (Saskatchewan), Maple Creek (Saskatchewan), Prince Albert (Saskatchewan), Saskatoon (Saskatchewan)

GL-MAN-07

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

From $31.24 to $33.95 per hour, plus allowances such as $2,140 CSSDA and an Inmate Training Differential.

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

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

Responsibilities

The role involves providing general maintenance (corrective and preventive), construction work and, in some institutions, minor service of vehicles. This includes services as a relief officer for maintenance shops, labor, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, metal, welding, paint, masonry, service plant, composter and garage for CSC institutions, and providing necessary training to offenders.

What CSC will offer you

• Competitive Compensation: total compensation package, plus allowances for weekends, inmate training, overtime & commuting assistance where applicable.
• Comprehensive Benefit Program: healthcare, dental & vision care, and 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: 3 weeks paid vacation, up to 6 weeks; 12 paid statutory holidays.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: income-averaging leave for extended periods subject to operational needs.
• Make a significant impact in a mission-driven team, contributing to safety and sustainability of CSC.

Application process

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

• Submit your updated CV,
• Answer a few YES or NO questions, so your application can be referred to hiring managers for positions that match your skills and locations.

For more information, email [e-mail]. Include the process number 2024-PEN-EA-PRA-192409 in the subject line.

Intent of the process

The candidate qualified pool may be used to staff similar positions, permanent or temporary, including casual employment, to address urgent needs in the Prairie Region. Locations: Drumheller, Edmonton, Grande Cache, Innisfail, Maskwacis, Stony Mountain, Duck Lake, Maple Creek, Winnipeg, Prince Albert and Saskatoon. Please specify exact locations in your application.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Requirements / Screening Criteria

English is essential.

Education

• Secondary School Diploma, or
• An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience, or
• Employer-approved alternatives.

Experience

• Experience and/or training in the operations, repair and/or maintenance of buildings.

Competencies

• Integrity and respect
• Thinking things through
• Working effectively with others
• Showing initiative and being action-oriented
• Safety oriented
• Effective communication skills (oral and written)

Operational requirements

• Must be willing to work overtime and flexible hours.
• Must be willing to perform duties at any of the locations within the cluster.

Conditions of employment

• Security: Reliability status.
• Must be willing and able to lift tools and objects weighing at least 50 lbs; may be required to pass a physical test.
• Must be willing to work in a 24/7 operational environment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid provincial driver’s license.

Glossary / Additional information

• Accommodation: testing process accommodations without modifying the qualifications.
• Pool of Qualified Candidates: group of candidates deemed qualified.
• Tenure: Indeterminate (permanent) or Term (specified term).
• Casual Worker: Hired for specified periods not exceeding 90 working days in one calendar year.

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