Job Description

The Senate plays a unique role in shaping our country\'s democracy. As members of the upper house of Parliament, senators examine legislation, study public policy, champion causes and conduct interparliamentary diplomacy.

As a workplace, the Senate is composed of dynamic people representing our nation\'s diverse talents, backgrounds and perspectives. We are committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is provided full and equal opportunity and access to employment, development and advancement. Build and advance your career by joining a team of dedicated professionals who are committed to excellence in support of senators and the institution.

How will you contribute?

As a member of the operations team in the Senate Administration\'s Property and Services Directorate, the Maintenance Person (Heavy Duty) helps maintain the Parliamentary Precinct work environment by providing high-quality, professional service.
Reporting to the Supervisor, Maintenance Services, the Maintenance Person (Heavy Duty) carries out a variety of maintenance and cleaning tasks in public and work spaces in Senate buildings in accordance with established service standards. The incumbent may also be required to move and transport furniture, equipment, accessories and boxes, and to maintain the interior and exterior of buildings depending on the season.

Open to

The general public to staff two (2) indeterminate full-time position, and one (1) determinate full time position, in Property and Services directorate.
Working hours are Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. or 3 p.m. to 11 p.m for the indeterminate positions.
And 3 p.m to 11 p.m for the determinate position.
This selection process may be used to staff determinate or indeterminate positions at the same level with similar requirements.
We encourage individuals from underrepresented and minority groups to apply.

Prerequisites

• Successful completion of secondary school education or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience related to the position;
• One (1) year experience in cleaning public or private buildings;
• Experience in safely moving heavy objects such as furniture, equipment and materiel using appropriate tools and equipment;
• Experience in safely using a variety of cleaning products;
• Experience in operating the tools and equipment necessary to clean buildings (e.g., automatic floor scrubbers and floor stripping, waxing and polishing machines);
• Ability to use a wide variety of cleaning products, dilution methods and their safe application;
• Ability to apply cleaning techniques and practices;
• Ability to apply stripping, deep-cleaning, floor finishing, polishing, carpet cleaning and stain removal techniques;
• Knowledge of the Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS);
• Successfully completed studies or training in a related field (e.g., general building maintenance, building cleaning and public building cleaning) would be considered an asset;
• Experience in maintenance in the parliamentary precinct would be considered an asset.

Linguistic Requirements

English Reading Comprehension:

English Essential

English Written Expression:

English Essential

English Oral Proficiency:

English Essential

French Reading Comprehension:

French Essential

French Written Expression:

French Essential

French Oral Proficiency:

French Essential

Competencies

Integrity
Respect
Service
Communication
Teamwork and cooperation
Adaptability
Dependability

Organizational Needs

The Senate of Canada is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive workplace where all employees are provided full and equal access to employment, development, and advancement opportunities.

Conditions of Employment

Candidates must consent to supply personal information and obtain a security accreditation in order to be eligible for appointment.

Senate of Canada