Financial Analyst

Work environment

Our Mission: "To work in partnership to help improve the quality of life of Nunavummiut through economic and social development, environmental stewardship and effective management of natural resources.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) has a diverse mandate in Nunavut and hires people from many different fields like business administration, communications, geology, finance, policy, information technology, environmental technology and resource management. The INAC NRO is an exciting place to work with a skilled and energetic workforce from all over Nunavut, Canada and beyond.

INAC offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and flexible work arrangements. Employees of the Nunavut Regional Office also receive benefits under the Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive, such as a series of northern living allowances and vacation travel assistance. Subsidized housing is available for term and indeterminate employees of INAC's Nunavut Regional Office.

Intent of the process

The intent of this selection process is to staff two permanent positions at the Nunavut Regional Office in Iqaluit.

A pool of partially or fully qualified candidates may be established to staff similar or identical positions at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) and other Departments and Agencies involved in the development of the North. Linguistic profiles requirement as well as tenures and/or security clearance may vary according to the position being staffed.

The pool could be used to offer acting appointments, assignment, secondment or deployment under exceptional circumstances in order to protect employee's indeterminate status.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 9,999 words (maximum) "Candidates must submit a cover letter providing CONCRETE EXAMPLES which illustrate, how they meet the education and experience factors listed in the essential qualifications and asset qualifications (if applicable). Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the requirement is met or to provide a listing of current responsibilities. Candidates must use the education and experience factors as a header and then write ONE OR TWO paragraphs demonstrating how they meet each criterion. FOR EACH EXPERIENCE CRITERIA, please provide the name of or the organization (or department) where the experience was acquired; the title of the position occupied, the period of time during which you performed the duties and specific details and concrete examples of tasks or projects demonstrating how the experience was acquired. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of your application."

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

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

EDUCATION:

• Successful completion of two years of a post-secondary program with specialization in accounting, finance, business administration, commerce or economics; or possession of the Government of Canada Financial Management Certificate.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

• Significant and recent experience* in financial budgeting and/or monitoring.
• Significant and recent experience in the provision of financial advice to management.
• Significant and recent experience using computerized accounting and report generating systems.

*Significant and recent experience is defined as at least two years of experience within the last five years.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

• Eligible for an accounting designation (CPA, CA, CMA or CGA).

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working in a northern environment.
• Experience working in a cross cultural environment, specifically as it relates to Inuit culture and values.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and concepts.
• Knowledge of legislation or policy related to financial administration.

ABILITIES:

• Ability to analyze financial information and recommend appropriate courses of action.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain professionalism in times of stress and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Initiative.
• Dependability.
• Flexibility.

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

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of Inuit culture, society and economy.

ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate in Inuktut.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:

• Aboriginal Peoples: Preference given to Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Willingness and ability to work overtime on short notice.

Conditions of employment

• Security Clearance: Reliability.
• Medical Clearance, if required (as defined under TBS Occupational Health Evaluation Standard).

Other information

• All information pertaining to this process will be sent by e-mail and/or will be indicated in your account at jobs.gc.ca. Candidates who participate in this selection process must include an electronic e-mail address which accepts e-mails from unknown users (some e-mail systems block this kind of e-mail).

• Several methods of assessment may be used to assess potential candidates (Written exam, interview, reference check, etc.).

• Foreign educational credentials must be assessed by a recognized credential assessment service. If the candidate has been educated outside of Canada, it is the candidate's responsibility to have his or her certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian educational standards. Candidates will be required to submit proof of education during the assessment phase of the staffing process. Guidance may be found at the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) at http://www.cicic.ca/.

• Acknowledge of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

• All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence and telephone conversations, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

• Candidates must meet the Essential Qualifications to be appointed to the position. Candidates may be expected to meet, in whole or in part, the criteria related to the Assets, Operational Requirement and Organizational Needs, depending on the position being staffed.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building 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.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.