Job Description
Public Services and Procurement Canada - Digital Services Branch
Winnipeg (Manitoba)
DA-PRO-03, DA-PRO-05
$54,032 to $71,026
Self-declaration: Want to learn more?
Closing date: 17 July 2027 - 23:59, Pacific Time
Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.
Apply online
Important messages
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
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
The main duties of the Insertion/Printing Operator are as follows:
Operate printing and inserting machinery used for document production.
Plan production according to established priorities.
Follow all specific work instructions related to each product.
Perform general maintenance tasks on machines and production equipment.
Participate in team work activities and group discussions aimed at improving work processes.
Supervise print/insertion operators.
Plan the human and material resources necessary to carry out the scheduled production.
Establish daily priorities for printing and insertion work, taking into account provided schedules, postal mailing deadlines, and available workforce.
Monitor the progress of production work, specify corrective measures to be taken in case of delays, and present recommendations to the Operations Manager, then coordinate the follow-up of decisions made.
Perform print/insertion functions.
Identify problems and produce reports, ensure general maintenance of machines and equipment, take measures to resume activities, and advise team members.
Participate in team activities and group discussions aimed at developing or improving procedures and methods, in accordance with established ISO quality certification standards.
Work environment
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) helps the Government of Canada serve Canadians. With a strong focus on quality customer service, we provide innovative common services such as real estate and building management, purchasing, banking, pay and pensions, and translation to other government departments, agencies, and boards. By providing these centralized services to departments and agencies, we enable them to focus on what they do best: providing their programs and services to Canadians.
More specifically, this inventory aims to fill positions at the Printing Centre (PC). The Printing Centres (PC) are responsible for providing printing, inserting, and distribution services on behalf of clients, federal departments, and agencies. The PC handles cheque issuance, private document printing, report production, and the processing of special mailings. The working environment in the PCs is comparable to that of a factory. That is to say, it is noisy and dusty. Employees must work under pressure and meet prescribed deadlines. The job of the DA-PRO consists of operating the printers and inserters.
On-site training will be provided.
Intent of the process
The purpose of this staffing process is to create a pool of partially qualified candidates to fill identical or similar positions in Winnipeg within the Department of Public Services and Procurement Canada. The duration and status of these jobs may vary depending on the position to be filled (indeterminate, term, casual – full-time or part-time, as needed or on-call). *partially – pending security clearance
Occasionally, management will determine the number of applications they wish to receive, and the selection will be made randomly by the system. Please be aware that there is no guarantee your application will be randomly selected by the system.
Following this random selection, only candidates who meet the criteria (education and/or experience) will be invited to the next evaluation stage. We thank all applicants for their interest in this selection process.
Positions to be filled: 2
Information you must provide
Your résumé.
In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)
EDUCATION:
Completion of two (2) years of secondary school: OR an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
Degree equivalency
EXPERIENCES :
DA PRO-03 AND DA PRO-05
Experience working in a production environment such as, but not limited to, an industrial environment operating machinery.
Experience in a procedural* work environment.
DA PRO-05:
Significant** experience in supervising*** a team of at least 5 employees.
DEFINITIONS :
The term « procedural » refers to work that is carried out according to a series of defined steps or procedures. In other words, it is a structured way of working, where each step is clearly defined and followed sequentially.
** Significant experience is defined as experience that, in terms of breadth and richness, is normally equivalent to full-time employment for a period of three years.
***Supervising refers to establishing employees' work plan, ensuring deadlines are met, managing performance and productivity, acting as a mentor etc.
The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)
English essential
Information on language requirements
COMPETENCIES:
DA PRO-03 AND DA PRO-05
Quality and attention to detail.
Work effectively with others.
DA PRO-03
Client Service Competency Level 1: Delivers high-quality client service.
DA PRO-05
Customer service skills – Level 2 : Ensures high-quality client service.
ABILITIES :
DA PRO-03 AND DA PRO-05
Ability to plan, organize work and set priorities in order to meet deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)
In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates, who, at the time of application, self-declare* as belonging to one of the following designated Employment Equity groups: Women, Indigenous (Aboriginal) Peoples, Persons with Disabilities and Members of Visible Minorities.
We therefore encourage you to self-declare during the online application process by selecting the appropriate box under the Employment Equity section.
For further details, please refer to the “Other information” section.
Information on employment equity
ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building and maintaining a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group. Qualified candidates who self-declare as members of one or more of Employment Equity groups (Aboriginal peoples, persons with a Disability, Visible Minorities, and Women) may be considered and/or selected for appointment to fulfill the organizational needs.
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS :
Be willing and able to bend down, to lift and transport items weighing up to 10 kg, and to safely use warehouse equipment.
Be willing to rotate in various production lines of business.
Conditions of employment
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT :
Security clearance - Reliability.
Be willing and able to work in a dusty environment.
Be willing and able to work in a noisy environment.
Consent and ability to work on site.
Consent and be available to work shifts (day, evening).
Consent and be available to work overtime as required.
Consent to and be able to wear CSA approved safety footwear and any other personal protective equipment required.
Applicants must meet all of the above conditions of employment for the duration of their employment.
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
Please note that only those applicants who meet the (education and/or experience) criteria will be invited to the next stage of evaluation. We thank all applicants for your interest in this selection 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.
Information on the preference to veterans
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Winnipeg (Manitoba)
DA-PRO-03, DA-PRO-05
$54,032 to $71,026
Self-declaration: Want to learn more?
Closing date: 17 July 2027 - 23:59, Pacific Time
Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.
Apply online
Important messages
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
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
The main duties of the Insertion/Printing Operator are as follows:
Operate printing and inserting machinery used for document production.
Plan production according to established priorities.
Follow all specific work instructions related to each product.
Perform general maintenance tasks on machines and production equipment.
Participate in team work activities and group discussions aimed at improving work processes.
Supervise print/insertion operators.
Plan the human and material resources necessary to carry out the scheduled production.
Establish daily priorities for printing and insertion work, taking into account provided schedules, postal mailing deadlines, and available workforce.
Monitor the progress of production work, specify corrective measures to be taken in case of delays, and present recommendations to the Operations Manager, then coordinate the follow-up of decisions made.
Perform print/insertion functions.
Identify problems and produce reports, ensure general maintenance of machines and equipment, take measures to resume activities, and advise team members.
Participate in team activities and group discussions aimed at developing or improving procedures and methods, in accordance with established ISO quality certification standards.
Work environment
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) helps the Government of Canada serve Canadians. With a strong focus on quality customer service, we provide innovative common services such as real estate and building management, purchasing, banking, pay and pensions, and translation to other government departments, agencies, and boards. By providing these centralized services to departments and agencies, we enable them to focus on what they do best: providing their programs and services to Canadians.
More specifically, this inventory aims to fill positions at the Printing Centre (PC). The Printing Centres (PC) are responsible for providing printing, inserting, and distribution services on behalf of clients, federal departments, and agencies. The PC handles cheque issuance, private document printing, report production, and the processing of special mailings. The working environment in the PCs is comparable to that of a factory. That is to say, it is noisy and dusty. Employees must work under pressure and meet prescribed deadlines. The job of the DA-PRO consists of operating the printers and inserters.
On-site training will be provided.
Intent of the process
The purpose of this staffing process is to create a pool of partially qualified candidates to fill identical or similar positions in Winnipeg within the Department of Public Services and Procurement Canada. The duration and status of these jobs may vary depending on the position to be filled (indeterminate, term, casual – full-time or part-time, as needed or on-call). *partially – pending security clearance
Occasionally, management will determine the number of applications they wish to receive, and the selection will be made randomly by the system. Please be aware that there is no guarantee your application will be randomly selected by the system.
Following this random selection, only candidates who meet the criteria (education and/or experience) will be invited to the next evaluation stage. We thank all applicants for their interest in this selection process.
Positions to be filled: 2
Information you must provide
Your résumé.
In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)
EDUCATION:
Completion of two (2) years of secondary school: OR an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
Degree equivalency
EXPERIENCES :
DA PRO-03 AND DA PRO-05
Experience working in a production environment such as, but not limited to, an industrial environment operating machinery.
Experience in a procedural* work environment.
DA PRO-05:
Significant** experience in supervising*** a team of at least 5 employees.
DEFINITIONS :
The term « procedural » refers to work that is carried out according to a series of defined steps or procedures. In other words, it is a structured way of working, where each step is clearly defined and followed sequentially.
** Significant experience is defined as experience that, in terms of breadth and richness, is normally equivalent to full-time employment for a period of three years.
***Supervising refers to establishing employees' work plan, ensuring deadlines are met, managing performance and productivity, acting as a mentor etc.
The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)
English essential
Information on language requirements
COMPETENCIES:
DA PRO-03 AND DA PRO-05
Quality and attention to detail.
Work effectively with others.
DA PRO-03
Client Service Competency Level 1: Delivers high-quality client service.
DA PRO-05
Customer service skills – Level 2 : Ensures high-quality client service.
ABILITIES :
DA PRO-03 AND DA PRO-05
Ability to plan, organize work and set priorities in order to meet deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)
In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates, who, at the time of application, self-declare* as belonging to one of the following designated Employment Equity groups: Women, Indigenous (Aboriginal) Peoples, Persons with Disabilities and Members of Visible Minorities.
We therefore encourage you to self-declare during the online application process by selecting the appropriate box under the Employment Equity section.
For further details, please refer to the “Other information” section.
Information on employment equity
ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building and maintaining a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group. Qualified candidates who self-declare as members of one or more of Employment Equity groups (Aboriginal peoples, persons with a Disability, Visible Minorities, and Women) may be considered and/or selected for appointment to fulfill the organizational needs.
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS :
Be willing and able to bend down, to lift and transport items weighing up to 10 kg, and to safely use warehouse equipment.
Be willing to rotate in various production lines of business.
Conditions of employment
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT :
Security clearance - Reliability.
Be willing and able to work in a dusty environment.
Be willing and able to work in a noisy environment.
Consent and ability to work on site.
Consent and be available to work shifts (day, evening).
Consent and be available to work overtime as required.
Consent to and be able to wear CSA approved safety footwear and any other personal protective equipment required.
Applicants must meet all of the above conditions of employment for the duration of their employment.
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
Please note that only those applicants who meet the (education and/or experience) criteria will be invited to the next stage of evaluation. We thank all applicants for your interest in this selection 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.
Information on the preference to veterans
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Print Operator / Print Supervisor position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Winnipeg offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.
