Clerical Positions (CR-03)

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff a number of positions on a term or indeterminate basis. A partially qualified pool of candidates may be established to staff similar positions with various linguistic profiles, tenures and/or security clearances within Statistics Canada.

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)

A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives (see note below).

Note: Candidates who have achieved a satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission alternative to secondary school diploma test are deemed to meet this criterion.

Degree equivalency

Experience

Experience in providing clerical, technical or administrative support services.
Experience in the use of computer software such as MS Office Outlook, MS Word as well as an internet browser, such as Internet Explorer.

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

English or French

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

Abilities and Skills

Ability to communicate orally.
Ability to use reasoning skills to solve problems.

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

Asset-Education:

AEDU1: Two years of a Postsecondary program or a degree in Administration or Human Resources Management
AEDU2: Two years of a Postsecondary program or a degree in Social Sciences
AEDU3: Two years of a Postsecondary program or a degree in Business or a Finance Field

Degree equivalency

Asset Criteria

Experience:

AEXP1: Experience in a distribution centre or mailroom environment.
AEXP2: Experience in the use of spreadsheets (ex., Excel) or database software (ex.., Access) or SAS.
AEXP3: Experience in providing support in regard to surveys or a census.
AEXP4: Experience in providing administrative support to a senior manager.
AEXP5: Experience in forms or questionnaire design.

Operational Requirements:

For some positions, employees may occasionally be required to work overtime on short notice. The hours of work may also vary: day, evening, weekend or shift work.

Lifting heavy boxes (23kg/50lbs.) may occasionally be required depending of the position to staff.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Tests

Cognitive Ability - Level 1

Applicants must complete the Unsupervised Internet Test of Cognitive Ability - Level 1 as part of the screening for this selection process. This test assesses general problem solving and reasoning ability. You will have 60 minutes to complete the test. You must complete the test before you submit your application for this position.

For more information, please consult: Unsupervised Internet Test of Cognitive Ability - Level 1

Other information

PLEASE TAKE THE TIME to read the following information carefully as it may have an impact on the outcome of your application.

You must clearly demonstrate, with examples, how you meet the essential experiences and/or the assets requested. Please make sure to complete all applicable text boxes in order to have your application considered. Information such as "See CV" and "I have the experience" will not suffice and could result in the rejection of your application.

The "Unsupervised Internet Test (UIT)" from the Public Service Commission will be administered as part of the online application. A minimum score of 65% is required to be considered further. For more information on this test, please click on the following link: http://www.psc-cfp.gc.ca/ppc-cpp/psc-tests-cfp/uit-eng.htm.

The following Public Service Commission test "General Competency Test Level 1 (GCT1) 207" will be administered. If you have already passed this written exam, PLEASE HAVE YOUR RESULTS READY TO BE SENT TO US. If you don't have your results please make a request by clicking on the following link: http://www.psc-cfp.gc.ca/ppc-cpp/test-examen-result/tst-rslt-examn-eng.htm.

Invitations to the GCT1 written test will be sent by e-mail. It is your responsibility to include in your application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and that it accepts messages from unknown users.

A pass mark of 30/50 is required to be considered for the CR-03 opportunity.

We will notify you in advance of when the testing period will take place. If you fail to keep an appointment without reasonable cause and notification, your application will no longer be considered in this process.

Note: The ability to communicate effectively orally will be assessed via informal interviews.

Remember: You must keep your exam appointment except under the following circumstances:
- Illness (a medical certificate will be required)
- Emergency Circumstances (must be verifiable)

You must present your proof of education and proof of Canadian citizenship at the interview.

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, will be used to evaluate the candidates.

Some positions could be bilingual. If you have already been tested by the Public Service Commission, please make sure to have your Second Language Evaluation (SLE) results ready to be presented at the interview. You can also request your SLE results by following this link: http://www.psc-cfp.gc.ca/ppc-cpp/test-examen-result/tst-rslt-examn-eng.htm.

All job applications must be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System.

Our intention is to establish two different pools, one of fully qualified candidates and a pool of partially qualified candidates.

Candidates may be expected to meet, in whole or in part, the criteria related to the Assets, Operational Requirements and Organizational Needs, depending on the position being staffed.

Travel expenses for testing and interviews will NOT be reimbursed.

References may be used.

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.