Print / insertion Operator

Print / insertion Operator

Reference number: SVC25J-022198-002095
Selection process number: 2025-SVC-EA-HQ-659113 Public Services and Procurement Canada - Digital Services Branch
Québec (Québec)
DA-PRO-03
Indeterminate, deployment, acting, assignment, secondment, and specified period/term.
$54,032 to $57,309

👥Self-declaration:

Closing date: 14 September 2027 - 23:59, Pacific Time

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

Important messages

Giving you the best chance to succeed!
At Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), we are committed to running inclusive and barrier-free recruitment processes.

If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please submit your request through the contact person identified below. All information received related to accommodations is confidential.

For more information:

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.

🎯 Please note that only those applicants who meet the (education and/or experience) criteria will be invited to the next stage of evaluation. We thank all applicants for your interest in this selection process.

At Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), we are committed to implementing inclusive and barrier-free recruitment processes. If you have a limitation that may impact your performance at any stage of the assessment process (such as during a written test or interview), you may request accommodation measures. Assessment accommodations are designed to eliminate barriers and ensure that candidates with limitations can fully demonstrate their abilities. If you wish to request accommodation measures, please contact the person listed at the bottom of this job posting. All information received regarding accommodations will remain confidential.

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👉 When you apply for this selection process, you are not applying for a specific position, but to a pool for potential future job opportunities. As positions become available, applicants may be contacted for consideration. Random selection of candidates may be used at any stage of this process to determine who will be considered.

👉 Please note that in addition to submitting your resume, you must answer all screening questions. Failure to do so in the prescribed manner may result in your application being rejected. As part of this process, an interview may be conducted and reference checks may be completed.

Duties

Main tasks of the Insertion/Printing Operator include:
1. Operating printing and insertion machinery for document production.
2. Planning production according to established priorities.
3. Performing general maintenance tasks on machines and production equipment.
4. Participating in work team activities and group discussions to improve work processes.

Work environment

𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗣𝗦𝗣𝗖!
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) helps the Government of Canada serve Canadians. With a strong focus on quality customer service, we provide innovative common services such as real estate and building management, purchasing, banking, pay and pensions, and translation to other government departments, agencies, and boards. By providing these centralized services to departments and agencies, we enable them to focus on what they do best: providing their programs and services to Canadians.

At PSPC, our approach to inclusion is simple: we are committed to achieving a competent and representative workforce that reflects the diversity of the Canadian population we serve, and strive to create a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment that enables collaboration and innovation. When you succeed, we all succeed.

The Print Centres (PCs) are responsible for providing printing, insertion, and distribution services on behalf of clients, departments, and federal agencies. The PCs are responsible for cheque issuance, secure document printing, report production, and the handling of special mailouts.

The work environment of the PCs resembles that of a factory—noisy and dusty. Employees must work under pressure and meet prescribed deadlines. The DA-PRO’s work consists of operating printers and inserters.

On-site training will be provided.

Intent of the process

The intent of this staffing process is to create a pool of partially qualified candidates for identical or similar positions in Québec within Public Services and Procurement Canada. The duration and status of these jobs may vary depending on the position being staffed (indeterminate, term, casual – full-time or part-time, as-needed or on-call).

*Partially – awaiting security clearance

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)

🎓 EDUCATION
Completion of two (2) years of secondary school: OR an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency:

💼 EXPERIENCES
❶ Experience working in a production environment such as, but not limited to, an industrial environment operating machinery.
❷ Experience in a procedural* work environment.

Definitions :
* The term « procedural » refers to work that is carried out according to a series of defined steps or procedures. In other words, it is a structured way of working, where each step is clearly defined and followed sequentially.

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

French essential

📝COMPETENCIES
❶ Quality and attention to detail.
❷ Work effectively with others.
❸ Client Service Competency Level 1: Delivers high-quality client service.

💻ABILITIES
❶ Ability to plan, organize work and set priorities in order to meet deadlines.
❷ Ability to communicate effectively orally.
❸ Ability to work effectively under pressure while meeting tight deadlines

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

👉 ASSET EXPERIENCE
• Experience in personnel management

In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates, who, at the time of application, self-declare* as belonging to one of the following designated Employment Equity groups: Women, Indigenous (Aboriginal) Peoples, Persons with Disabilities and Members of Visible Minorities.

* We therefore encourage you to self-declare during the online application process by selecting the appropriate box under the Employment Equity section.

For further details, please refer to the “Other information” section.

► Be willing and able to bend down, to lift and transport items weighing up to 10 kg, and to safely use warehouse equipment.
► Be willing to rotate in various production lines of business.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

📢 Be willing and able to work in a dusty environment.
📢 Be willing and able to work in a noisy environment.
📢 Consent and ability to work on site.
📢 Consent and be available to work shifts (day, evening).
📢 Consent and be available to work overtime as required.
📢 Consent to and be able to wear CSA approved safety footwear and any other personal protective equipment required.

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.

📌 TIPS FOR CANDIDATES: When responding to the selection questions, be sure to provide complete and detailed information about your experience. Do not assume that the selection board has prior knowledge of your background, qualifications, or work history. You must be specific and provide concrete examples/details for each element related to the experience, as applications will be assessed solely on the basis of the information provided. If you do not provide sufficient information, your application may be rejected.

📌 HOW TO RESPOND TO SCREENING QUESTIONS
When you apply to this selection process, you will be asked to answer screening questions related to the essential qualifications for education and experience, as well as asset experience qualifications. Your answers to these questions will be used as a primary source of information, and your résumé will only be used to validate the information provided. Failure to do so may result in your application being rejected.
• Provide all your answers in complete sentences.
• Each response must include concrete and specific examples that directly relate to the experience being assessed.
• Each example must include the date or period (WHEN) and location (WHERE) of the experience, the context of the situation, what you did (WHAT), HOW you did it, your specific role in the situation, and the result achieved.
• Focus on what you did. If you describe an experience gained within a team, make sure to distinguish your role from that of others.
• Simply listing your duties or stating “see résumé” is not sufficient.

📌 How will you contact us?
We will contact you by email or through your GC Jobs account. Please ensure that you have provided a valid email address and that your account accepts messages from unknown senders. It is your responsibility to regularly check your inbox, junk mail, and GC Jobs account to stay informed of any updates regarding this pool.

📌 What is a pool and how does it work?
A pool is a continuous selection process. It remains open over a long period of time. Hiring managers can draw from the pool at any time to meet current or anticipated staffing needs.

📌 Why was my application automatically rejected upon submission?
To be entered into the pool, you must meet the essential qualification(s) at the time of application. If you receive a message stating “Application rejected at prescreening” immediately after submitting, you likely answered “No” to one or more of the screening questions related to essential qualifications. If this was in error, you can retrieve and modify your application to correct your responses.

📌 What does “Included in inventory” mean?
Once your application is officially in the pool, your status may display “Date of results communication: Included in inventory.” Please note this message is automatically generated by the system. It means your application could be reviewed by hiring managers. You will be informed if your application is selected for consideration in a staffing process derived from this inventory.

📌 What happens when my application expires?
Your application will remain in the pool for 90 days. Twelve days before expiry, a notice will appear in the “My jobs” menu of your account. To confirm your interest and renew your application, click the “Renew my application” link.

📌 How do I update my personal information?
You can update your information in the “Personal information” section under the “My jobs” menu in your account. Updating your contact information ensures we can reach you if your application is selected for a staffing process from this pool.

📌 I have a disability and cannot apply online. Who should I contact?
You may contact the Public Service Job Advertisement Information Line at 1-800-645-5605.

📌 Who can I contact if I’m having technical difficulties on the GC Jobs website?
You can contact the Public Service Commission’s Support Centre by clicking “Contact us” on the left-hand side of this poster or by calling 1-888-780-4444.

📌 Applicants with disabilities: If you need technical assistance or an alternative assessment method to ensure a fair evaluation of your qualifications, please indicate this in your application.

📌 Every individual has the right to participate in a selection process in the official language(s) of their choice. Applicants are encouraged to indicate their preferred language(s) in their application.

📌Please note that in addition to the assessment methods used in this selection process, all communications and correspondence may be used to assess certain qualifications.