Financial Officer - Amendment made to the wording under Essential Qualifications

Update: Amendment made to the wording under Essential Qualifications - Education.

Important messages

Applicants must apply on-line.

All information MUST be provided on-line. Do not fax or mail in hard copy documents as these will not be accepted.

When answering the screening questions, remember that the assessment board cannot make assumptions about your experience. It is insufficient to say that you have the required qualifications or to list your current or past duties. Rather, using this tool, candidates must demonstrate how they meet the education and experience criteria listed in the job opportunity advertisement by providing clear and concrete examples.

Intent of the process

To staff one (1) indeterminate position. A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar term, acting, and/or indeterminate positions in Greenwood, N.S. with various security requirements.

Positions to be filled: 1

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)

Education:

A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization* in accounting, finance, business administration, commerce or economics AND experience related to positions in the Financial Management Group; OR possession of a recognized Canadian professional accounting designation (CA, CMA, CGA or CPA).

*For this selection process, specialization is defined as successful completion of four (4) accounting and/or finance courses taken in a recognized post-secondary institution.

Degree equivalency

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Experience:
Experience in 4 of the following 5 areas:
• Experience analyzing financial information and preparing reports for management
• Experience in business planning and/or resource management
• Experience using financial systems
• Experience managing an in-year budget
• Experience in providing advice, guidance and interpretation on financial information, policies, or procedures

*Experience is defined as having the depth and breadth of experience that would normally be acquired over a period of two years.

Knowledge:

Knowledge of the Financial Administration Act
Knowledge of central agencies policies and regulations related to financial administration
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

Abilities:

Ability to analyze financial data, evaluate issues and recommend plans and solutions
Ability to plan and prioritize work to meet deadlines
Ability to provide advice to clients and management
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

Personal Suitability:

Effective Interpersonal Relationships
Client service oriented
Reliable
Initiative
Judgment

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

Experience:

Experience in using Systems Applications and Products (SAP) accounting and report generating system and spreadsheet applications.

Experience using the Defence Resource Management Information System (DRMIS).

Experience in working for the Department of National Defence or Canadian Armed Forces.

Operational Requirements:
Must be willing to travel, as required.

Must be willing to work overtime, as required.

Other information

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

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

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.