Junior Creative Thinker

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Are you the type that is always thinking; tends to analyze the situation; shares your words of wisdom; thrives on telling people what to do, what you think and how you feel; enjoys lending a helping hand; relishes on problem-solving and working with numbers? Do we have the job for you!

Our team is looking for a Junior Planning Officer. Your role is to provide analysis, strategic and operational advice, recommendations, and assistance to support the Canadian Coast Guard Responsibility Centre Managers and Senior Analysts (or Managers), by providing functional direction, decision-making and reporting requirements on various business and resource management initiatives.

So, if you are a creative, passionate and innovative person, look no further and join our team!

*** NOTE: It is not required to submit a cover letter for this selection process. However, applicants MUST complete the screening questions that will be generated by the system automatically once the candidate applies. Applicants must clearly demonstrate in their responses to the screening questions how they meet the Essential Qualifications (education AND experiences) as well as the Asset Qualifications (if applicable). Supporting details are required for each qualification, explaining, for example, the extent of the experience and relevant dates. The answers provided to the screening questions will be the main source of information and the curriculum vitae will only be referred to as a secondary source of information. Failure to provide complete answers may result in job applications being screened from further consideration in this process.

Intent of the process

A pool of fully qualified and partially qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff positions with various tenures, various language requirements (unilingual and bilingual positions) and security requirements within Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

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 secondary school diploma, OR a satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma, OR an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience, including experience gained in the Canadian Armed Forces.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

Experience in using Microsoft Office’s software, such as, but no limited to: Word, Excel and Powerpoint.

Experience in extracting, analyzing AND synthesizing information AND preparing reports.

Experience providing advice to clients OR management.

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

Various language requirements
Current need is at the Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB level.

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES AND SKILLS:

Ability to analyze and synthesize information, produce and make recommendations.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

Initiative
Effective Interpersonal Relationships
Attention to detail
Reliability
Judgement

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

EDUCATION:

Successful completion of a diploma or degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

Experience in formal report writing such as: business cases, executive summaries, briefing notes and discussion papers.

Experience in creating and delivering presentations.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

Client service.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Willingness and ability to work overtime on short notice.
Willingness and ability to travel on occasion.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Other information

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

Please note that achieving the 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 score that is higher than the pass mark on any of the evaluations used throughout the selection process. Management may also decide to use top-down selection at any stage of the process.

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.