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?

The Lead Hand of Installation services is responsible for managing work assignments, scheduling team members, planning logistics and for verifying the overall quality of the services provided by the Installations team. The incumbent will work with his/her supervisor to establish priorities and the general work plan for the employees under their supervision. You will also be the subject matter expert responsible for educating staff on best practices and enforcing accountability, quality standards and safety rules.

Open to

The general public to staff one (1) indeterminate full-time position within the Properties and Services Directorate.

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 education or an acceptable combination of education, training and relevant experience;
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in a role focused on installations (patch/repair/paint/furniture moves/room set ups, etc.);
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a leadership role;
• Solid experience using software such as but not limited to MS Office Suite;
• Expert knowledge of industry standards, techniques, practices and processes involved in the provision of installation services;
• Ability to work with a wide variety of customers to ensure positive interactions as well as build relationships across the organization;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both official languages (English and French)
• Detail oriented, well organized, and able to coordinate and manage competing priorities and timelines;
• A technical degree or skilled trades certificate would be considered a strong asset;
• Knowledge of or experience working with parliamentary institutions will be considered as an asset.

Linguistic Requirements

English Reading Comprehension:

C

English Written Expression:

B

English Oral Proficiency:

C

French Reading Comprehension:

C

French Written Expression:

B

French Oral Proficiency:

C

Competencies

Integrity
Respect
Service
Action Management
Developing self and others
Communication
People management

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