Finance Specialist/Business Line Assistant CORCAN

Important messages

Please note that this is an anticipatory process.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates will be created following this process and may be used to staff similar positions in the national capital region and in the Quebec region.

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.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Experience in accounting operations such as auditing, accounts received or accounts payable.
Experience in using computers and software including a computerized financial system, word processing and spreadsheet programs.

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

EDUCATION

Completion of at least one accounting course at the post-secondary level which is part of a diploma program
Successful completion of two years of post-secondary program with specialization in accounting, finance, business administration, commerce or economics OR Government of Canada Financial Management Certificate.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Experience working for a Federal Government department (including students, temp help and casuals).
Experience working with Oracle or SAP.
Experience providing financial policy interpretation.
Experience providing advice to colleagues/clients (Client Service).
Experience working with Shared Travel Services / HRG.
Experience working in a revolving fund environment.
Experience in document management (life cycle, preservation (maintenance) and elimination of documents).

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)
English Essential
French Essential

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

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of Correctional Services Canada’s Mission.
Knowledge of accounting methods, practices and principles.
Knowledge of legislation and policies of central agencies related to financial management.

ABILITIES

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to analyze, interpret and apply policies and/or guidelines and/or procedures.
Ability to audit and process accounts.
Ability to establish priorities and work under pressure.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES

Effective interpersonal relationships
Judgment
Dependability
Initiative
Thoroughness

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

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Operational Requirement

Willingness and ability to work overtime according to operational requirements at a short notice.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Other information

Successful candidate(s) must meet and maintain the Conditions of Employment throughout their employment.
PLEASE NOTE: For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results, and sending invitations for written tests and interviews).
Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

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.