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Carpenter, Cabinetmaker Instructor, Plumber and Electrician Reference number: PEN25J-116096-000384 Selection process number: 2025-PEN-EA-NAT-198625 For further information on the organization, please visit CORRECTIONAL SERVICE CANADA Closing date: 15 October 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada, Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad. Apply online 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 Within assigned provinces or regions, development, delivery and ongoing implementation of CORCANs construction or cabinetry related manufacturing training program, including supervising and training offenders while completing a variety of construction and/or cabinetry related projects and tasks. This includes a general undertaking of construction and/or manufacturing operations, such as cabinetry production in a manufacturing shop, ready to move, modular, renovation, maintenance, and/or on site builds. Projects are delivered to a variety of clients including governmental, private sector, Indigenous communities and non-governmental organizations. CORCAN Instructors provide direct provision of the employment and employability program for offenders through on the job training provided by CORCAN. Ensures multi-dimensional objectives are met, relating to offender employment and training, reintegration programs, security, safety, production targets, cost containment and customer satisfaction on behalf of CORCAN. Learn more at Work environment Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) is part of the criminal justice system with a statutory role to provide safe and secure incarceration for federal offenders. 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, and offers offender employment and employability services, on the job and vocational training sites, and sales support in every region of the country. CORCAN positions are located in correctional environments (both institution and community based). Intent of the process This process will be used to create an inventory of qualified candidates to staff similar positions with various tenure, security levels or linguistic requirements in same or other parts of the country. Positions to be filled Number to be determined Information you must provide Contact information for 2 references. In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications) EDUCATION Carpenter, CORCAN possession of a valid Provincial or Inter-provincial Journeyman Certificate as a Carpenter which is valid in the designated province of work, or journeyman certification accepted by the provincial governing body as equivalent. Instructor Cabinetmaker, CORCAN possession of a valid certificate of qualification as a Cabinetmaker, Industrial Woodworker or other recognized trade which are related to the position in the province in which you are applying for employment. Plumber, CORCAN possession of a valid Provincial or Inter-provincial Journeyman Certificate as a Plumber which is valid in the designated province of work, or journeyman certification accepted by the provincial governing body as equivalent. Electrician, CORCAN possession of a valid Provincial or Inter-provincial Journeyman Certificate as an Electrician which is valid in the designated province of work, or journeyman certification accepted by the provincial governing body as equivalent. ABILITIES Ability to motivate and instruct others to learn skills relevant to the position Ability to communicate effectively orally Ability to communicate effectively in writing PERSONAL SUITABILITIES Action Oriented Effective Interpersonal Relationships Values and Ethics Thinking Things Through The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job) EXPERIENCE Experience in an educational environment providing instruction to others in a construction industry related program Experience and proficiency in reading/interpreting blueprints, drawings, and construction specifications Experience creating and maintaining project schedules Experience and proficient in the use of software such as AutoCAD, MS Project or other similar software Experience in estimating materials, equipment needs and job costing Experience in residential construction Experience in masonry, and/or concrete foundation and form work Experience in window and door installation OR flooring installation OR roofing projects Experience working with high-pressure steam distribution systems Experience working with residential and/or commercial heating appliance systems Experience working in a correctional environment (institution or community) directly with offenders Experience in CNC operations and/or programming Experience in wood finishing To support employment equity objectives, diversity and inclusion and/or to meet business objectives, selection may be limited to a member of an equity seeking group. OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Willingness to travel when required Willingness to work overtime when required Willingness to work shift work when required Conditions of employment Reliability Status Possession of a valid drivers license 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. Please identify clearly for which position(s) you are submitting an application. 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. Preference Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first. We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr