Financial Analyst

Important messages

Only applications received directly via the System (https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page2440?tab=2&tabKeepCriteria=2&toggleLanguage=en) will be accepted. If you require accommodation for any reason, you must contact the HR Advisor listed below before the closing date.

If you do not clearly demonstrate how you meet all screening criteria, your application will be rejected. Your application may also be rejected if it has incomplete information. We will not contact you to request information that is missing from your application.

A random or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

Work environment

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) helps the Government of Canada serve Canadians. With a strong focus on quality customer service, we provide innovative common services such as real estate and building management, purchasing, banking, pay and pensions, and translation to other government departments, agencies and boards. By providing these services to departments and agencies, we enable them to focus on what they do best: providing their programs and services to Canadians.

Within PSPC, the Finance and Administration Branch (FAB) provides leadership in the delivery of financial management, accommodation and procurement initiatives. The work of Finance Atlantic is to deliver financial management and strategic accounting operational support to a regional organization with a gross budget of approximately $600 million. The team provides strategic advice and guidance to ensure the integrity and sound decision-making within one of the most complex financial departments in the Government of Canada. The resulting successes are numerous and varied – from the construction of the RCMP Headquarters in Halifax, building of the Arctic and Offshore Patrol Shipbuilding project, the restoration of Province House in PEI, and the delivery of Coal Mine legacy programs in Cape Breton.

As an organization, PSPC strives to give all its employees opportunities to achieve organizational, professional and personal goals in a respectful and inclusive workplace, mobilized and supported by leadership at all levels. For more information on PSPC's People Management Philosophy and Our Commitments please see the following link: http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/apropos-about/pe-pc-eng.html
If you have initiative, creativity, excellent client service skills and want to make a difference, what are you waiting for? Join the dynamic team of the Finance and Administration Branch of Public Services and Procurement Canada!!

Intent of the process

The intent is to staff both permanent and term FI-01 positions in Halifax, NS.
If there are no qualified candidates in Halifax, NS or if the selected candidate is in Moncton, NB, Charlottetown, PEI, or St. John’s, NL, the positions could be staffed in these locations.

By applying to this process, you consent to your personal application-related information being shared with other government departments interested in staffing similar positions.
A pool of candidates will be established and may be used to staff similar positions within the PSPC on a permanent or term basis, with various linguistic profiles and various PSPC security clearances.

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:

Graduation with a bachelor's degree from a recognized university with specialization* in accounting, finance, business administration, commerce or economics;

OR

Eligibility for a professional accounting designation. The recognized professional accounting designations are Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), or Certified General Accountant (CGA).

*Specialization is defined as a minimum of 30 undergraduate credits within one of these areas: accounting, finance, business administration, commerce or economics.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

Significant and recent* experience in at least one (1) or a combination of the following areas: (a) accounting operations; (b) financial planning, budgeting, and reporting; (c) financial management advisory services (d) auditing and internal control.

Significant and recent* experience in using spreadsheet software applications (such as Excel) to manipulate and present financial information.

Significant and recent* experience in extracting, validating, and analyzing financial information.

Relevant and recent** experience in providing advice and/or recommendations of a financial nature to management.

*Significant and recent experience is defined as the depth and breadth of the experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of complex-related activities over a period of at least 18 months within the last 3 years.

**Relevant and recent experience is defined as the depth and breadth of the experience normally associated with having performed a range of activities over a period of at least 6 months within the last 3 years.

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

Various language requirements
Official Language Proficiency: English Essential, Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC), Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB).

Information on language requirements

Abilities:

- Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
- Ability to effectively communicate orally.
- Ability to set priorities and meet tight deadlines.
- Ability to analyze, manipulate and present financial information using spreadsheet software.
- Ability to provide advice and recommendations to stakeholders.
- Ability to interpret and apply accounting policies.

Personal Suitability:

- Client Service orientation – Level 1
- Effective Interpersonal Relationships
- Judgment
- Initiative
- Dependability
- Analytical thinking

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

Asset Education:

Possession of a recognized professional accounting designation (i.e. CPA)

Degree equivalency

Asset Experiences:

- Minimum of 12 months experience in working with SAP (Systems Application Product).
- Minimum of 6 months experience writing narrative reports summarizing findings and recommendations.
- Minimum of 12 months experience interpreting government accounting policies and regulations and assessing their impact on existing policies, systems and procedures.

Organizational Needs:

Treasury Board Secretariat employees affected by workforce adjustment may be appointed before persons employed by other government organizations;

In support of achieving a diverse workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and women.

Operational Requirements:

- Willingness to work overtime as required.
- Occasional travel may be required.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - - Some positions may require Secret clearance.

Other information

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.

Essential Qualifications

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

At the time of your application, you will be required to complete an on-line questionnaire. You will have to provide concrete examples to clearly illustrate with significant detail how you meet the education and experience requirements listed in the essential qualifications AND asset qualifications sections. To do so, you MUST proceed by using the following format:

A) Provide 1 to 2 paragraphs per qualification criteria demonstrating that you have the required education and experience and ensure to provide concrete, clear and detailed examples.

B) Indicate the period(s) in which you performed the functions (FROM month-year TO month-year) and total number of months.

C) Indicate the employer and title of the position occupied. For experience within the Public Service, you MUST indicate the group and level i.e. CR-05.

The screening board cannot make any assumptions about your experience. It is not sufficient to say that you have the required qualifications or to list your current duties. The résumé may be used as a secondary source to confirm the experience described in the questionnaire.

APPLICATIONS THAT DO NOT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE THAT THE CANDIDATE MEETS THE SCREENING CRITERIA WILL NOT BE GIVEN FURTHER CONSIDERATION.

We will communicate with you about this process by email. As a result, you must update your Public Service Resourcing System profile if it changes. Applicants should use an email address that accepts messages from unknown senders (some email systems block such messages). If you do not respond to our communications, we will interpret this as your withdrawal from the process.

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

-Reference checks may be sought.
-An interview may be administered.
-A test may be administered.
-A situational exercise may be administered.
-Information provided during the application process may be used in the assessment of the ability to communicate effectively in writing.
-You must provide proof of your education credentials.
-Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
-You must indicate on your application if you require a technical aid for testing or an alternative method of assessment.
-Asset qualifications and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment 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.

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.