Accounts Payable Specialist

Important messages

*** INSTRUCTIONS TO FOLLOW ***

You will be required to show how you meet the essential qualifications (ED, EX1, EX2, EX3, EX4) and the asset qualification (AED) for the initial screening by answering the Online Pre-Screening Questionnaire. It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather, you must clearly demonstrate HOW, WHEN, and WHERE the qualification were met by giving concrete examples. Information provided in the pre-screening questions should be supported by your resume.

If you do not fully complete the screening questions as instructed, your application may be screened out.

Intent of the process

The original intent of the process is to fill an indeterminate position bilingual imperative BBB/BBB.

A pool of partially or fully qualified candidates may be established from this process which may be used to staff similar positions within the Department of Justice with various tenures, various language requirements (English Essential, Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB) and security requirements which may vary according to the position to be staffed.

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:

ED - Secondary school diploma.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

EX1. Experience in the use of SAP.
EX2. Experience related to Accounts Payable such as verifying invoices, travel claims or other types of payments.
EX3. Experience in providing financial support services to clients.
EX4. Experience in using word processing and spreadsheet software programs such as Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

Asset Qualifications:

Education:

AED - Successful completion of an acceptable post-secondary educational program in a related field.

Degree equivalency

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

Various language requirements
Initially, the need is to staff a bilingual imperative BBB/BBB position.

However, a pool of qualified candidates may be used to staffed position with various language requirements (English Essential, Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB).

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:

K1. General knowledge of the Financial Administration Act.
K2. Knowledge of basic accounting methods and procedures.

Abilities:

A1. Ability to analyze problems and recommend solutions.
A2. Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
A3. Ability to communicate in writing.
A4. Ability to communicate orally.

Personal Suitabilities:

PS1. Interpersonal skills
PS2. Reliability
PS3. Attention to details
PS4. Judgement
PS5. Adaptability

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

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:

The Department of Justice is committed to maintaining a representative workforce reflective of Canadian society. In support of achieving a diversified workforce and our employment equity goals, qualified candidates who self-declare in a staffing process as members of Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and/or women may be selected for appointment to fulfill organizational needs.

Operational Requirements:

Ability and willingness to work overtime on occasion.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Other information

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A written examination may be administered.

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

You must provide proof of your education credentials, upon request.

Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

RANDOM SELECTION MAY BE USED IN THIS SELECTION PROCESS.

TOP DOWN SELECTION MAY BE USED IN THIS SELECTION PROCESS.

Please note that achieving a pass mark on any of the assessments used does not mean you will move forward in the selection process. Management may decide to use a cut-off mark that is higher than the pass mark on any of the evaluations used throughout the selection process.

All communication relating to this process, including telephone and email correspondence, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

Other criteria could be used for the selection decision.

Communication for this process will be sent via e-mail. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure that accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

For Government of Canada employees, please identify clearly your substantive group and level and your employment status on your résumé and/or application form.

For Government of Canada employees, please ensure that your Personal Record Identifier (PRI) is included in your application.

Applicants 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.

The Department of Justice encourages persons with priority entitlements to self-refer to our selection processes in circumstances where they believe that they meet the essential qualifications of the advertised 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.