Are you a Certified Plumber? Apply Now!

Are you a Certified Plumber? Apply Now!

Reference number: PEN23J-022109-000546
Selection process number: 2023-PEN-EA-PAC-185238 Correctional Service Canada
Abbotsford (British Columbia), Agassiz (British Columbia), Mission (British Columbia), Victoria (British Columbia)
GL-PIP-09 - Plumber
$34.78 to $37.84 per hour (Plus applicable Allowances: 7% Inmate Training Differential (ITD) and $2140 per annum Correctional Service Specific Duty Allowance (CSSDA)

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Closing date: 27 August 2024 - 23:59, Pacific Time

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

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.

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.

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.

Additional Salary Information
Positions are entitled to Inmate Training Differential allowance of 7% of the salary in the position staffed and a $2,140 Correctional Services Special Duty Allowance annually.

Work environment

As a Plumber within Correctional Service Canada you will be joining the Facilities Management Team. The Facilities Management Team consists of employees who occupy positions in various trades and are responsible for providing services in the maintenance, repair and replacement of physical assets, systems and related equipment such as: buildings, fences and barriers, HVAC systems, plumbing fixtures and piping, electrical systems, indoor and outdoor lighting, backup power generators, roads, land, water production, waste water treatment, petroleum storage tanks, vehicles, grounds keeping, snow removal, waste management and recycling and maintenance of electronic security systems.

The positions you are applying for are located in federal correctional institutions, where you will be responsible for supporting the maintenance of the institution while directly supervising and training offenders.

The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) is the federal government agency responsible for administering sentences of a term of two years or more, as imposed by the courts. CSC is responsible for managing institutions of various security levels and supervising offenders under conditional release in the community.

Our Mission
The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC), as part of the criminal justice system and respecting the rule of law, contributes to public safety by actively encouraging and assisting offenders to become law-abiding citizens, while exercising reasonable, safe, secure and humane control.

For further information on the department, work environment, careers at CSC and application process, please visit our website at .

Intent of the process

The intent of the process is to initially staff one position on an indeterminate (permanent) basis in Victoria, BC. A qualified pool of candidates will be established and may be used to staff current and future indeterminate and temporary vacancies for similar positions.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A response to a text question addressing the following:

Effective Communication - Written

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

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
Possession of a valid Provincial or Interprovincial Journeyperson Plumber Certificate in the designated province of work or certification accepted by the provincial governing body as an equivalent
Possession of a valid Provincial or Interprovincial Gas Fitting Certificate in the designated province of work or certification accepted by the provincial governing body as an equivalent.

EXPERIENCE
Experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of water, sewage, plumbing and various piping systems and lines in a manufacturing, industrial or institutional environment.
Experience interpreting and applying safety precautions and practices associated with plumbing work.
Experience using word processing software, spreadsheet software and an email platform
Note: Word processing software (i.e. Microsoft Word), spreadsheet software (i.e. Microsoft Excel), and email platform (i.e. Gmail, Outlook)

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

English essential

COMPETENCIES
Thinking things through
Demonstrating integrity and respect
Working effectively with others
Showing initiative and being action oriented
Effective communication

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

EDUCATION:
Successful completion of any continuing education courses relevant to facility maintenance or workplace safety, such as: British Columbia Water and Waste Association (BCWWA) Certification in Cross Connection Control (CCC), Small Water Systems (SWS), Small Wastewater Systems (SWWS), Chlorine handling, etc.

EXPERIENCE:
Experience supervising individuals.
Experience training individuals.
Experience working in a correctional or institutional facility.

Ability to provide instruction on the use of plumbing equipment and tools.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women
Selection may be limited to a member of an equity-seeking group to increase representation to support diversity and inclusion and/or to meet business objectives

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Willingness and ability to travel to various locations
Willingness to work overtime and/or holidays for a 24/7 institutional establishment

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Valid Driver’s License.
Requirement to lift and carry items weighing up to 23 kg.
Willingness to work with and/or instruct inmates.
Willingness to work within correctional facilities.
Candidate must maintain valid occupational certification associated with the specific trade

Other information

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.

Please make sure to read all points listed below, given that this section contains important information about the application process:

COMMUNICATION
We will contact you by email or through your GC Jobs account. Please ensure that your email is valid and accepts messages from unknown users. It is your responsibility to regularly check your inbox, junk mail and your GC Jobs account to find out about all the information regarding this inventory.

HOW CAN YOU APPLY?
Only on-line applications will be accepted in order to take advantage of the many benefits of using the electronic recruitment system. Please communicate with the contact person to discuss alternative methods, if online application is impossible.

To submit an application on-line, please select the button “Apply Online”.

EDUCATION/OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
You will be required to provide proof of your educational credentials. Candidates with foreign credentials must be able to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at

LANGUAGE
Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.