Job Opportunity - Student Recruitment for the Public Health Agency of Canada’s COVID-19 Response (Western Region)

Student Recruitment for the Public Health Agency of Canada’s COVID-19 Response (Western Region)

 We are urgently looking for additional support to help drive the Public Health Agency of Canada’s planning and response to COVID-19. 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. 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. Assessment accommodation

Duties

Do you want to contribute to Canada's efforts in the fight against COVID-19? The Public Health Agency of Canada is at the front lines of the Government of Canada’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Government of Canada is implementing an evolving health response, which requires a high degree of adaptability from staff. As a result, the days can be demanding, and potential applicants must be willing to work flexible hours.

The Agency is looking for people who thrive on challenges; cope well with the unexpected; and, who have good judgement to complement our public and travel health teams at the ports of entry (POE). By joining the PHAC Public Health and Travel Team, you will help protect the health and safety of Canadians by implementing protocols to prevent and limit the spread of communicable diseases. You will work closely with Quarantine Officers, seasoned professionals who will pass on important knowledge to you. All work must be done on-site at various locations across Western Canada; remote work is not a consideration. Individuals hired for any position must also successfully complete mandatory Screening Officer training. Duties will vary depending on the position.

Duties at Airports and/ or Land Borders 

Greets travellers at the Canadian border, assesses whether their quarantine plan or state of health requires further assessment by a quarantine officer; 

Screens for signs and symptoms of COVID-19; 

Communicates basic information on travelers’ obligations for their quarantine; 

Facilitates the search for solutions in the development of their quarantine plans for travelers, when necessary; 

Provides information, advice and support to partners at entry points; 

Assists with the ArriveCan App and data entry (as needed); 

Coordinates logistical operations and liaises with internal and external partners; 

Provides sound advice and makes recommendations on site management functions and border testing operations; and/ or, 

Oversees onboarding, scheduling, and training of staff. Duties at Designated Quarantine Facilities (DQF) 

Communicates basic information on travellers' obligations under the Emergency Orders; 

Assists in the coordination of transportation for travellers; 

Assists travellers to find alternative quarantine plans when necessary; 

Provides support to the Public and Travel Health staff as required; 

General administrative duties, as required, including using MS products such as Outlook, Word, Excel; 

Prints welcome packages and ensure that stock is maintained; 

Arranges and distribute welcome packages, meals and snacks to travellers; 

Ensures all essential items provided at registration are available and small stock is placed in the registration area and is restocked regularly (e.g. hygiene products, snacks, etc.); 

Gathers information regarding dietary restrictions and allergies and provide to food supplier; 

Ensures IPC doffing and donning area is set up and stocked for meals and items distributed daily; 

Be able to work in red zone and wear 4 PPE; and/ or, 

Coordinates with partners, stakeholders, and staff.

Intent of the process

There is an immediate need for support at the POEs in Alberta (Calgary, Coutts/ Lethbridge, and Edmonton) and British Columbia (Abbotsford, Aldergrove, Osoyoos/ Penticton, Richmond/ Vancouver, and Surrey/ White Rock). When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. The Public Health Agency of Canada will pull and review the applications as received and contact applicants selected for further assessment. Immediate staffing is for Co-Op, casual, and term positions. Offers will be made on an ongoing basis, starting with opportunities for Spring and Summer 2021 terms. We encourage you to apply as early as possible.

This inventory may be used to staff future vacant positions within the Public Health Agency of Canada with:  

various tenures; 

various locations; 

various language requirements and linguistic profiles; 

various security requirements; 

various operational requirements, and/or 

various conditions of employment.

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)

All applicants must have acceptable specialization in a health science or clinical field.

Education for Co-Op Positions: 

Students attending a recognized post-secondary educational institution full-time or who will be returning to full-time studies in the next academic term/semester, required to complete Co-Op placements for their studies. Students enrolled in studies on a part-time basis due to a disability that is recognized by their academic institution are also eligible to apply.Education for Junior/ Public Health and Quarantine Assessment Officer Positions: 

A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternative; or 

Enrollment in a post-secondary educational institution full-time for a health sciences or clinical program (for Junior positions).

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

Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB; CBC/CBC 

English Essential 

French Essential Information on language requirements Essential Competencies: 

Effective Oral Communication 

Effective Written Communication 

Demonstrating integrity, respect and cultural sensitivity 

Effective Interpersonal Relations with stakeholders and clients 

Judgement and analytical thinking 

Adaptability 

Thoroughness 

Dependability 

Teamwork Essential Abilities: 

Ability to work under pressure with multiple demands.

Essential Experience:

1. Experience in dealing with information in a confidential manner.

2. Experience in reporting or providing information concisely and accurately.

3. Experience working with the public. The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (other qualifications)

Candidates MAY be required to meet ONE OR MORE of the following qualifications, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed as they may be deemed as either an Essential or Asset qualification.

Asset Experience:

1. Experience working in the field of health.

2. Experience in managing and in controlling infectious disease.

3. Experience in emergency preparedness and response.

4. Experience in primary health care including public health.

5. Experience in compliance and enforcement activities (for example, issuing warnings or fines).

6. Experience in complying with and enforcing compliance of sanitary measures (such as wearing a mask, physical distancing, etc.)

7. Experience working with partners at the border (CBSA, police, ambulance, first responders, airport authorities, etc.)

8. Experience working with Indigenous people and/or communities.

9. Experience in planning, coordinating and managing projects.

10. Experience in gathering, assessing and analyzing information.

11. Experience working with a diverse range of stakeholders. Asset Knowledge:  

Knowledge of the Quarantine Act and emergency orders in effect Operational Requirements Operational requirements vary by position; therefore, not all of the following operational requirements may apply to positions being staffed.

We encourage everyone to apply even if you may not be able or willing to meet one or more of the following operational requirements:

Willingness and ability to work overtime as required, on short notice. 

Willingness and ability to be on call, and on stand-by as required. This may require working in the evenings and on weekends.

Willingness and ability to travel for work as needed. 

Willing and able to work shifts, variable hours, weekends, and statutory holidays. Conditions of employment Security: Various - Reliability or Secret (dependent on position being staffed) Hold a valid driver's license and be willing and available to travel to and from the place of work (dependent on position being staffed)

Willing and able to wear partial to full protective equipment (e.g., respiratory protection, N95 masks, gloves) in order to maintain infection prevention and control.

Must complete Screening Officer training and pass exam, enabling certification.

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. Information on employment equity 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 special accommodation.

All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Information on accommodation for persons with disabilities: https://www.canada.ca/en/publicservice-commission/services/assessment-accommodation-page.html

Please ensure that you read ALL points listed below, as this section contains important information about the application process. Failure to read these notes and follow these instructions could result in your application missing required information which may result in your application being eliminated from this selection process.

a) You are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language of your choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

b) We will only accept on-line applications received via the Public Service Jobs site. Persons with disabilities or residing in locations that prevent them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

c) For this selection process, we will communicate with you by email. You must provide a valid email address to which you wish to receive communication regarding this selection process. You must ensure that you check your email account including spam, promotion or other folders regularly as there may be a deadline for responses. If you respond past the deadline you risk being removed from the selection process.

d) Based on the hiring division’s needs, additional essential qualifications, asset qualifications, organizational needs, operational requirements and/or conditions of employment may be identified and applied during the assessment and/or selection of candidates.

e) Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria:

i) Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team.

ii) Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the specific duties of the position being staffed.

iii) Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience.

iv) Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications.

v) The organizational need of restructuring/budgetary constraints

vi) Relocation may be a consideration for more difficult to recruit locationsf)

Proof of education will be requested if you are considered for a position. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/ Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent. Preference Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first. Information on the preference to veterans We thank all those who apply.

Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Contact information

To apply, send resume to: phac.wrrecruitment-rorecrutement.aspc@canada.ca