Housing and Financial Administrator

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff one position on an indeterminate basis. A pool of qualified candidates may be created and may be used to staff similar positions with various tenures within the Canadian Forces Housing Agency in Victoria, BC.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 1,000 words (maximum) "Candidates must submit a cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet EACH of the ESSENTIAL qualifications listed under EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE criteria and any ASSET qualifications they possess by using the criteria as a header and then write one or two paragraphs demonstrating HOW they meet the required education and experience. Please note that your cover letter may be used to evaluate your ability to communicate in writing."

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)

Secondary school diploma.

Degree equivalency

Experience in processing accounts payable or in processing accounts receivable or in account reconciliation.
Experience in word processing and spreadsheet software.
Experience in advising and instructing about finance issues.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of Financial Administration Act sections 32, 33 and 34.
Knowledge of Treasury Board Travel Regulations and claims procedures.

Ability to analyze and evaluate problems regarding financial issues.
Ability to develop options and develop innovative solutions to problems encountered.
Ability to sort tasks to be accomplished and set priorities.
Ability to reconcile accounts.
Communicate effectively orally.
Communicate effectively in writing.

Client service orientation.
Judgment.
Integrity.
Effective Interpersonal Relationships.
Reliability.
Thoroughness.

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

Graduation with a degree from a recognized university OR Graduation with a degree from a recognized college.

Degree equivalency

Experience in carrying out finance procedures within the federal government.
Experience in using the Housing Agency Management Information System (HAMIS).
Experience in using the Oracle finance management system.

Knowledge of federal government procurement and contract procedures.

Ability to put into practice various existing procedures directing finance management practices.

In support of DND’s strategy to achieve employment equity goals, preference may be
given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to the following Employment Equity
groups: members of visible minorities.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
There is a requirement to limit vacation between the months of May and September.

Other information

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed. If you meet them, please demonstrate in your application.

An interview may be administered. A written examination may be administered. Reference checks may be sought.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

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

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: members of visible minorities.

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.