Various administrative positions in Shared Services Canada

Important messages

Are you a Royal Canadian Mounted Police civilian member assigned to Shared Services Canada? We encourage you to apply! Please note that a civilian member selected for appointment through this process may not have to convert to public servant status before deeming. Contact the Shared Services Canada Human Resources Service Desk at for more information.

We encourage applicants to identify any skills, competencies and/or experiences you have acquired through your employment with the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), if applicable.

Work environment

Shared Services Canada (SSC) is changing the landscape of information technology for the Government of Canada. Our mandate is to modernize, secure, and support critical IT programs and services for Canadians. We are looking for dedicated, creative, and motivated individuals who are eager to provide modern shared services that improve government service delivery. We have plenty of opportunities, with careers that touch every aspect of Canadian life. We also offer flexible working arrangements, depending on the work you do. Our support of diversity and life balance is a priority and a source of pride. Working with us, you will be exposed to complex and interesting IT initiatives, have access to training and professional development, and have the chance to work with colleagues across Canada and across government.

Intent of the process

A pool of candidates will be established and may be used to staff similar positions of variable duration within Shared Services 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)

EDUCATION:

Secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

Experience in editing, proofreading or verifying correspondence or reports;

Experience using word processing and spreadsheet software programs;

Experience providing administrative support services in an office environment*;

*Administrative support services is defined as, but not limited to: managing agendas, scheduling and organizing meetings/teleconferences, preparing and collating meeting file folders and background materials, procuring office equipment and supplies, maintaining a filing system, and other related duties.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB
Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC
Bilingual Imperative CCC/CCC

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of sections 32/33/34 of the Financial Administration Act (FAA);
Knowledge of the National Joint Council Travel Directive;

ABILITY:

Ability to communicate effectively orally;
Ability to communicate effectively in writing;
Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines and changing priorities;

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

Teamwork
Judgement
Initiative
Attention to detail
Planning and organizing
Dependability

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

EDUCATION:

Successful completion of two (2) years post-secondary education from a recognized educational institution (e.g. Community College, CEGEP, university) with a specialization in office administration.

Degree equivalency

ASSET EXPERIENCE:

Experience scheduling and organizing travel arrangements, or processing claims;

Experience in using a financial system, such as SAP (Systems Applications and Products);

Experience in performing tasks related to financial information or financial documents (e.g. budget tracking and forecasting, acquisition card reconciliation or petty cash);

Experience with a correspondence tracking system;

Experience in collecting information and preparing human resources reports;

Experience in managing a supervisors email.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

Willing and able to work overtime on short notice
Willing and able to work a fixed schedule of working hours between 8am and 5pm

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - - as a minimum or other levels of security up to Top Secret.

Other information

Persons 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.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). Failure to respond to communications may be construed as a withdrawal from this process.

Random selection may be used when selecting candidates for further assessment.

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.