Textile Instructor, CORCAN

Reference number : PEN22J-065396-000019

Selection process number : 2022-PEN-EA-NAT-178184 Correctional Service Canada - CORCAN

Cowansville (Québec), Drummondville (Québec), Joliette (Québec), Laval (Québec), Port-Cartier (Québec)

GL-MOC-08 - Inmate Training Differential (rate varies by position) and CSSDA $2000.00 (applicable to some positions)

28.39 to $30.86 per hour

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Closing date : 16 January 2025 - 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.

Duties

Work environment

CORCAN is a Special Operating Agency within CSC and operates with a Revolving Fund. Its purpose is to aid in the safe reintegration of offenders into Canadian society by providing employability skills, employment and training opportunities, vocational certification, and employment support services to offenders.

CORCAN operates under a governance structure with a Headquarters in the National Capital Region, as well as offers offender employment and employability programs and services and sales support offered in every region of the country.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to fill similar positions of permanent or temporary tenures at locations in the province of Quebec within Correctional Service Canada.

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)

EXPERIENCE

Experience in the field of textile manufacturing and / or acceptable combination of experience and training

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

Various language requirements

French essential

English essential

Bilingual imperative BBB / BBB

Bilingual imperative B / B

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of CORCAN’s Offender Employment and Employability Program

ABILITY

Ability to follow step-by-step production instructions

Ability to communicate effectively in writing

Ability to communicate effectively orally

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

Demonstrate integrity and respect

Interpersonal relationships

Working effectively with others

Showing initiative and being action-oriented

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

EDUCATION

Post-secondary training in a field related to the position

EXPERIENCE

Experience in transferring knowledge and skills to another person

Experience in repairing and maintaining sewing equipment and machines

Experience working with offenders in a correctional setting (institution or community)

Experience working in a garment cutting and tailoring shop and / or experience with computerized pattern systems

Experience in managing an inventory related to textile products

Experience in packing and distributing orders

Experience in using machinery to manufacture textile products

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

In support of efforts to achieve a diverse workforce, priority could be given to those who have self-identified as belonging to employment equity groups, such as Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and women.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Willingness to travel when required

Willingness to work overtime when required

Willingness to work in shifts when required

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

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.

We may assess the essential and asset qualifications using interviews, written tests (take home assignments or other), references or a combination of these or other assessment methods. Other sources of information (such as performance agreements, work samples, board member knowledge, etc.) may be used to assess the criteria identified on the Statement of Merit Criteria.

You must be able to provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

A random and / or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.