Knowledge Transfer Assistant

Intent of the process

A pool of (fully or partially) qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions at Natural Resources Canada (and at the Department x or in the Public Service) with various tenures (determinate period or indeterminate), various linguistic requirements (indicate the possible staffing methods (imperative and/or non-imperative), language requirements (English Essential, French Essential, English or French Essential and Bilingual) and profile(s) (BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC, etc.)), various security requirements (indicate the appropriate requirements), various conditions of employment and for various locations.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 2,000 words (maximum) ""VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: Applicants must clearly demonstrate IN THEIR COVER LETTER how they meet the education and experience factors listed in the ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS. Applicants must use the education/experience factors as a header and then write one or two paragraphs for each demonstrating how they meet each of them with concrete examples. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the qualification is met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Resumes will be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the cover letter. FAILURE TO CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE IN YOUR COVER LETTER HOW YOU MEET THE ESSENTIAL SCREENING CRITERIA (Education and Experience) WILL RESULT IN THE REJECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION. APPLICANTS WILL NOT BE SOLICITED FOR INCOMPLETE OR POSSIBLE"

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)

• Successful completion of a secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of training, education and/or experience. Minimum 2 years of experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
• Experience providing secretarial services such as typing, photocopying or filing.
• Experience in using spreadsheet software, an electronic mail system and/or a word processing system.
• Experience in providing service to clients by telephone, in person or in writing.
• Experience in scheduling and organization teleconferences, videoconferences or meetings.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
• Knowledge of general office practices and procedures
• Knowledge of social media
• Knowledge of records management practices
• Knowledge of the role of the Canadian Forest Service within Natural Resources Canada

Abilities:
• Ability to maintain a document tracking system
• Ability to input and extract information from a computerized tracking system and preparing reports
• Ability to communicate effectively orally
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing

Personal Suitability:
• Effective interpersonal relationships
• Initiative
• Motivation
• Discretion
• Attention to detail

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

Asset Qualifications
Graduation with a diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Degree equivalency

Knowledge of Public Archives retention and disposal schedules.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Realibility

Other information

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

An assignment, secondment, or acting appointment requires approval of your supervisor.

Indeterminate employees at the same group and level or equivalent will be considered for deployment. If no deployment is made, applicants from other groups and levels will be considered in the advertised appointment process.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

You must indicate on your application if you require a technical aid for testing or an alternative method of assessment.

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.