Correctional Service Canada

Closing date: October 29, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Reference number
PEN26J-019409-000116

Selection process number
2026-PEN-EA-QUE-202561

Location
Donnacona (Québec)

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 $35.57 to $38.70 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-PIP-09

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

Organization information
For further information on the organization, please visit Correctional Service Canada.

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About the position

Conditions of employment

Operational Requirements

You need (essential for the job)

Language requirements (essential for the job)

Our commitment

Equity, diversity and inclusion

Preference

How to

Additional links

Hiring organization contact

About the position

Duties
The facilities management and technical services team, composed of employees from various trades, is responsible for the maintenance, repair and replacement of physical assets, systems and related equipment, including roads, land, buildings and associated infrastructure, in approximately 1,850 buildings and across more than 6,200 hectares of land managed by the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) nationwide.

: As a Plumber, you will be responsible for the preventive and corrective maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, and repair of the plumbing systems at Donnacona Institution, including potable water distribution, drainage, heating, and fire protection systems. You will install, replace, and modify piping, plumbing fixtures, pumps, valves, water heaters and other mechanical components while ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the facility’s infrastructure.

You will troubleshoot plumbing systems, diagnose equipment failures, recommend appropriate corrective masures, and perform all work in accordance with applicable plumbing codes, industry standards, and occupational health and safety requirements. You will also maintain an inventory of tools, parts, and materials, assist with maintenance planning, and help ensure a safe, organized, and efficient workshop environment.

As part of CSC’s mission, you may be required to provide training to offenders on safe work practices and workplace behaviours that promote employability and support successful social reintegration.

Intent of the process
The candidate qualified pool resulting from this selection process may be used to staff similar positions, both permanent and temporary, including casual employment, to address urgent operational needs at , located 45 kilometres west of Québec city.

: 1537 Highway 138, Donnacona (Quebec) G3M 1C9

Important messages

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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 perks*, including:

✅ Enjoy a competitive salary and a comprehensive advantages package, plus allowances for weekends, inmate training,



overtime, and commuting assistance where applicable.
✅ Advantages which encompasses healthcare, dental & vision care, as well as post-retirement eligibility for the Public Service Health Care Plan.
✅ Special retirement benefits that allow eligible CSC employees to retire at age 50.
✅ 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.

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

: 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.

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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

Learn more about security screening process.

➧ Must possess and maintain a valid provincial driver’s license.
➧ Must be willing and able to lift, carry, and handle tools, equipment, and various objects weighing up to 23 kg (50 lbs) when required (candidates may be required to pass a physical test related to this condition and demonstrate the use of basic safe lifting techniques).
➧ Candidate must maintain valid occupational certification associated with the specific trade

Operational Requirements

➧ Willingness and ability to travel to various locations.
➧ Willingness to work within correctional facilities.
➧ Willingness to work with and/or instruct inmates where applicable.
➧ Willingness to work overtime, holidays, shiftwork for a 24/7 institutional establishment.
➧ Willingness to perform duties at any of the locations within the cluster for which this position serves.
➧ Requirement to comply with applicable Occupational Health and Safety codes and regulations.





You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

➤ Possession of a valid Journeyperson Plumber Certification (provincial or interprovincial)

Applied / assessed at a later date

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C1 : Demonstrating integrity and respect
C2 : Thinking things through
C3 : Working effectively with others
C4 : Showing initiative and being action-oriented
C5 : 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.

Language requirements (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later date

French essential

Learn more about language requirements.

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.

Learn more about assessment accommodation.

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 promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you .

Learn more about diversity and inclusion in the public service.

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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.

The placement of CSC employees with an affected status* as a result of a current or future workforce adjustment exercise may be considered ahead of other candidates for a deployment or an appointment.

- Affected status as defined in the Workforce Adjustment Directive or appendix to the relevant collective agreement.

Learn more about employment equity.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.

Learn more about preference to veterans.

How to

Learn more about ing for Government of Canada jobs.

Information you must provide

- Your résumé

We'd like to thank all those who . However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Additional links

: CSC, a unique workplace driven by the collective impact of every role
: Learn more about Donnacona Institution before ing to make an informed decision
: Curious about the reality behind the walls of Canada’s federal correctional system?

Hiring organization contact

Name: Front Line Recruitment (GL/GS positions)
Email address: [email protected]

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