General Maintenance Worker | Healing Lodges in the Prairie Region

General Maintenance Worker | Healing Lodges in the Prairie Region

Correctional Service of Canada

Closing date

December 15, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time

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Reference number

PEN26J-181526-000005

Selection process number

2026-PEN-EA-PRA-203741

Location

Maskwacis (Alberta),

Duck Lake (Saskatchewan),

Maple Creek (Saskatchewan)

Employment tenure

Staffing needs include opportunities for permanent, temporary, and casual employment (note: casual work is offered for a fixed duration not exceeding 90 working days in the same calendar year).

Salary

From $31.24 to $33.95 per hour, in addition to annual allowances such as a $2,140 Correctional Service Specific Duty Allowance (CSSDA) and an Inmate Training Differential.

Level

GL-MAN-07

Who can apply

Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

Organization information

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About the position

Conditions of employment

Operational Requirements

You need (essential for the job)

Language requirements (essential for the job)

You may need (asset qualifications)

Our commitment

Equity, diversity and inclusion

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About the position

Duties

We are seeking dedicated individuals across Canada to join our dynamic team in Technical Services and Facilities, which forms part of the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) to conduct various tasks related to the maintenance of roads, land, buildings and associated services. Our focus is on the comprehensive management of facilities, including the planning, design, operation, maintenance, and sustainability of various infrastructures.

⭐ The position demands specific skills in maintenance and facility management, based to the needs of the institutional environments.

Position Title: General Maintenance Worker

𝐊𝐄𝐘 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐈𝐁𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐒: The role involves providing general maintenance (corrective and preventive), construction work and, in some institutions, minor service of vehicles. This can embrace a range of specific tasks, including providing services as a relief officer for maintenance shops, labor, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, metal, welding, paint, masonry, service plant, composter and garage (which are considered maintenance activities or part of the maintenance shop) for a CSC institution, and for providing the necessary training to offenders .

Intent of the process

The qualified candidate pool resulting from this selection process may be used to staff similar positions, both permanent and temporary, including casual employment, to address urgent needs in the Prairie Region. The specific locations are: Maskwacis, Duck Lake and Maple Creek.

Important messages

CSC values continuous learning throughout your career and offers a variety of training programs and opportunities for professional growth and development. Our employees receive competitive salaries and benefits*, including:

Competitive salary: Enjoy a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, plus allowances for weekends, inmate training, overtime, and commuting assistance where applicable.

Complete social benefits package: Benefits which encompasses healthcare, dental & vision care, as well as post-retirement eligibility for the Public Service Health Care Plan.

Beneficial retirement: Special retirement benefits that allow eligible CSC employees to retire at age 50.

Generous leave: Start with 3 weeks of paid vacation, which can increase to up to 6 weeks. Additional leave benefits & 12 paid statutory holidays are also included.

CSC may offer relocation assistance to employees who need to move to live within a reasonable distance of their work location.

*These benefits are subject to eligibility and are not applicable to casual employees.

️𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐔𝐀𝐆𝐄 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐅𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄: You have the right to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of your choice.

𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐆𝐄: A random, top-down, or other volume management method may be applied at any stage to determine which candidates move forward in the assessment process.

𝐔𝐒𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 (𝐀𝐈) 𝐓𝐎𝐎𝐋𝐒: To abide by the spirit of the Public Service Employment Act (e.g. transparency, merit based appointments), please include a brief note at the end of your responses when applying, describing how AI was used, if applicable (e.g., An AI tool was used to conduct research or to improve the structure, clarity, or linguistic quality of the response). Further guidance on the responsible use of AI may be provided during the next step of the assessment process, where applicable.

Any omission or inaccurate disclosure regarding the use of AI tools as part of this process may be subject to corrective measures, including additional verifications.

Conditions of employment Reliability Status security clearance

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Must be willing and able to work and lift tools, equipment and objects weighing at least 50 lbs when required. (Candidates may be required to pass a physical test in relation to this condition.)

Must be willing and able to work in a 24/7 operational environment.

Must possess and maintain a valid provincial driver’s license.

Operational Requirements Must be willing to work overtime and flexible hours.

Willingness to perform duties at any of the locations within the cluster for which this position serves.

You need (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later date

ED1: 𝐄𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍

Secondary School Diploma, or

An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience*, or

Employer-approved alternatives.

*Your background (education, training, experience) or another qualification (such as a satisfactory result on a Public Service Commission test) may be accepted to meet the essential education requirement for this position.

Learn more about degree equivalency .

EX1: Experience and/or training in the operations, repair and/or maintenance of buildings.

EX2: Experience working in and/or with an Indigenous community or organization.

C1 : Demonstrating integrity and respect

C2 : Thinking things through

C3 : Working effectively with others

C4 : Showing initiative and being action-oriented

C5 : Safety oriented

C6 : Effective communication skills (oral and written)*

*Being able to communicate effectively is a skill that allows you to understand and be understood by others. This can include but are not limited to effectively communicating ideas to others, and actively listening in conversations.

All communications related to this process may be used to assess your written communication skills.

Ability to work in an environment that is respectful of Indigenous cultures, ceremonies and protocols.

Language requirements (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later date

English essential

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You may need (asset qualifications)

May be applied / assessed at a later date

AK1: Knowledge of Indigenous traditions, culture and spirituality

AK2: Knowledge of preventative maintenance, theory, practice and application.

Our commitment

We're 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 contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

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Equity, diversity and inclusion

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We pr