Correspondence Analyst

Intent of the process

Three (3) term positions to be staffed. A pool of qualified candidates may be established to staff similar positions within the Privy Council Office with various tenures (acting, specified period or indeterminate positions).

Positions to be filled: 3

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:

Successful completion of secondary school diploma.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

Experience in the analysis of official documents and in creating short written summaries.

Recent* and significant** experience in entering data into a database in employment situation.

Experience in conducting research with computer tools in employment situation.

* Within the last two years
** Minimum of one year

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of current events and news involving the federal government.

ABILITIES:

Ability to understand and analyze correspondence, and to create short written summaries.

Ability to accurately enter data into a database.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally. *The ability communicate effectively in writing will be assessed using your application.

Ability to work successfully under pressure and to constantly face a heavy workload.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

Thoroughness

Reliability

Client service orientation

Team player

Effective interpersonal skills

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

EXPERIENCE (ASSET):

Experience working in a Correspondence Unit.

Experience using correspondence management software such as, but not limited to, WebCIMS and ccmMercury.

KNOWLEDGE (ASSET):

Knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of various federal government departments and agencies.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance - This factor is not used at the pre-selection phase.

The department is responsible for the security clearance process.

Other information

Proof of education credentials will be requested.

A written examination will be administered.

An interview will be administered.

Reference checks will be sought.

Candidates must clearly demonstrate in their application how they meet the essential qualifications of the position. It is essential that sufficient information is provided that will enable the assessment board to understand the kind of position(s) occupied, the tasks performed, as well as the time period(s) in which experience was gained. Failure to provide sufficient information will result in candidates being screened out.

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.

The Public Service of Canada recognizes that the diversity of its employee population contributes to its strength and integrity. We are committed to achieving employment equity and developing a highly capable workforce that is representative of Canadian Society. We therefore encourage women (especially in non-traditional occupations), Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups to apply and declare themselves as part of one or more of the above mentioned Employment Equity Designated Groups.

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.