Aboriginal Recruitment - Clerical Support - Inventory

Important messages

Do you want to contribute to a team that makes a difference in the lives of Indigenous peoples through the improvement of social well-being and economic prosperity and the development of healthier, more sustainable communities?

If so, Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada wants YOU to be a part of our team! Visit http://www.aadncaandc.gc.ca/ for more information on what the department is doing.

For more information on what the Government of Canada has to offer as an employer, read the Top 10 Reasons to Join Canada’s Public Service!
http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/psm-fpfm/psc-fscc/joinusvousjoindre-eng.pdf

Our office is located in Canada Place at 9700 Jasper Avenue in Edmonton, Alberta (https://goo.gl/maps/HGCdvAZ7muk). Our workplace is in close proximity to Churchill Square, the river valley and many restaurants. It has several bus and LRT stops close by, as well as parking lots in the vicinity which makes it very easy to get to and from work.

This advertisement is for an inventory to fill future vacancies. As positions become available, hiring managers may request referrals from the inventory.

When you apply, please ensure only one application is submitted. The application you submit will be kept until December 29, 2017.

Duties

This work will appeal to you if:
• You enjoy working with and helping others
• You are looking for a workplace that is both stimulating and supportive.
• You want to be part of a team that supports the mandate of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada.

On a day to day basis you can expect to:
• Perform clerical functions to support business stream activities.
• Communicate with clients and team to obtain and provide required information.
• Read, interpret and input information in order to respond to requests, and to process transactions while demonstrating thoroughness and timeliness.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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)

We are looking for individuals who have:

A secondary school diploma OR an acceptable combination of education, training, and/or experience.

This combination will include your successful completion of grade 11 in addition to two years cumulative experience providing clerical functions or customer service (this could include, but is not limited to: data entry, filing, answering telephone calls, preparing written correspondence, providing assistance to customers, serving the public). In addition, if you have two years of other schooling or training (e.g. non-high school), this may also be considered for education.

Degree equivalency

Experience in providing clerical or customer services.
(This could include, but is not limited to: data entry, filing, photocopying, answering telephone calls, taking messages, preparing written correspondence, providing assistance to customers, serving the public, scheduling and booking meetings, etc.)

Experience in using email, word processing and spreadsheet software (such as Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel).

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

English essential
The working language of the position is English Essential. This means that you must be able to read, write, speak and understand English well enough to perform the duties and tasks of the position.

Information on language requirements

As a candidate, you will need to need to be able to do the following:

Ability to prioritize.
(This is defined as ensuring that deadlines are met and that tasks are completed in an appropriate order.)

Ability to follow instructions.
(This is defined as doing what is asked of you; carefully following written and/or verbal directions; asking for clarification, if necessary.)

Ability to communicate orally.
(This is defined as presenting information in a logical manner and speaking with appropriate tone, phrasing and vocabulary.)

Ability to communicate in writing.
(This is defined as writing brief, factual material (e.g., notes, emails, standard letters) in a clear, logical manner; using correct grammar, language, spelling and punctuation.)

Working effectively with others.
(This is defined as getting along with others; being open
and respectful of differences; being cooperative and working to achieve a common goal.)

Reliability.
(This is defined as having good attendance, being punctual; performing duties with minimal supervision; consistently completing tasks accurately and on time.)

Attention to detail.
(This is defined as ensuring that information is complete, accurate and that errors are corrected; ensuring that small details are not overlooked; accurate data entry.)

Adaptability.
(This is defined as calmly approaching and adjusting to unexpected circumstances; willing to change and try new ways of doing things.)

Thinking things through.
(This is defined as identifying the information needed to clarify a situation, seeking that information from appropriate sources, organizing information and using relevant information to appropriately reach a solution or conclusion.)

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

Depending on the position, hiring managers may establish asset merit criteria specific to the position. Below are the qualifications currently considered desirable for the candidate to possess:

Experience in using databases.

Experience in preparing and coordinating correspondence
including meeting agendas and minutes.

Experience in providing administrative support in an office
environment.

Experience reconciling budgets, invoices and/or receipts.

Experience working with First Nation clients.

Initiative.
(This is defined as identifying what needs to be done and doing it before being asked to or required by the situation.)

Depending on the position, hiring managers may establish operational requirement specific to the position.

Willing and able to work overtime on short notice.

Conditions of employment

The security status/clearance may vary based upon the position being staffed: Reliability, Secret Clearance.

Other information

As this is an inventory, there may be a substantial amount of time that elapses from when you submit an application to when you are contacted. If your telephone number or email address changes, please be sure to let us know.

All communication during this process may be used in the assessment of qualifications. In addition, your application may be used to determine whether you have the essential education, experience and ability to communicate in writing required for the position.

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.