Paint jobs in Canada

CORCAN Instructor positions: Paint & Pre-Finish, Sheet Metal / Welder and Mechanic Heavy Equipment

Reference number: PEN23J-065396-000054

Selection process number: 2023-PEN-EA-NAT-180594 Correctional Service Canada

GL-PCF-08- Paint & Pre Finish Instructor - $30.94 to $33.62 per hour, GL-SMW-10- Instructor, Sheet Metal / Welder - $34.90 to $37.94 per hour, GL-VHE-10- Instructor, Mechanic Heavy Equipment - $32.81 to $35.64 per hour

Inmate Training Differential - rate varies by position and CSSDA $2000.00 applicable to some positions

Closing date: 12 June 2025 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

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.

If you are unable to submit your application online or prefer to submit by email, please submit your application (CV) directly to: recruitment-ressourcement.gen scc.gc.ca specifying locations, position(s) and the selection process in your email.

Work environment

CORCAN, as part of the Correctional Service of Canada, is responsible for the Employment and Employability Program for offenders serving a federal sentence. CORCAN supports and operates a wide variety of interventions in federal institutions as well as for offenders under community supervision.

CORCAN Instructors, including those included in this process, are part of the CORCAN employment program providing on-the-job and/or vocational training, providing a unique opportunity to conduct duties related to the industry in a correctional environment (institution and community-based), supervising and providing training to offenders who are assigned to the CORCAN employment program. This includes in various areas of CORCAN.

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This process will be used to create a pool 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

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

• PAINT & PRE FINISH INSTRUCTOR ONLY

Possession of valid trade certification in an area related to the position (i.e. Painter, Painter Decorator (Commercial / Residential), Motor Vehicle Body Repairer or Automotive Painter) as recognized by the provincial trade authority or equivalent provincial governing body valid in the designated province of work.

Possession of an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience in the related domain provided the designated province of work does not require specific trade certification to perform duties required for the position.

• INSTRUCTOR, MECHANIC HEAVY EQUIPMENT ONLY

Possession of a valid trade certification in an area related to the position (i.e. vehicle mechanic or heavy equipment mechanic) as recognized by the provincial trade authority or equivalent provincial governing body as valid in the designated province of work.

Possession of an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience in the related domain provided the designated province of work does not require specific trade certification to perform duties required for the position.

Experience working within a production environment related to the position, including the use and maintenance of equipment related to the position.

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

Knowledge of CORCAN employment programs.

Knowledge of metal materials; fabrication processes; and/or basic welding techniques as applicable to the position.

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Ability to plan and complete projects.

Action Oriented

Effective Interpersonal relationship

Values and Ethics

The following may be applied/assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

• Experience working with offenders in a correctional environment (community or institutional);
• Experience working in an educational environment instructing individuals in the skills related to the position;
• Experience in powder coating applications;
• Experience in industrial electrostatic finishing systems;
• Experience in auto body finishing, preparation, priming or painting;
• Experience in the application of wet spray based paints and applicable processes;
• Experience in the application of stain, lacquers and other relevant paint related applications;
• Experience in sandblasting;
• Experience in large vehicle or equipment divestment and/or restoration;
• Experience in CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machine utilization to complete and/or programming;
• Experience in reading and interpreting drawings, blueprints and other related documents;

Experience in using precision measuring instruments to verify accuracy and conformance to specifications.

Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Willingness to work overtime as required on short notice.

Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Reliability Status security clearance

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.