Claims Reviewer

Important messages

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed. Meeting one or many of the other qualifications may be a deciding factor in appointing a particular candidate amongst the qualified candidates. Please note that one, some or all of the Asset qualifications could be used at any stage of the staffing process.

Duties

Supports the provision of grants and contribution program services. Provides instruction and guidance to clients, as a first point of contact, and to FedNor staff on the claims process, program requirements as related to claims.

Work environment

FedNor is looking for dynamic individuals who want to be part of a team making a real difference in the lives of the people of Northern Ontario. As part of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, FedNor is the federal government’s economic development organization for the region. We work with key stakeholders including community and business leaders, and many more, to make Northern Ontario a special place to live, work and play. Through our investments, we’re supporting projects that are transforming the regional economy to be more diverse, innovative and dynamic. For example, we’re supporting job creation in emerging fields like bio-sciences, and enabling growth tied to research and development, as well as clean-technology. As a Claim Reviewer, you will play a key role by working closely with these stakeholders to ensure the successful completion of these beneficial projects. Become part of FedNor’s Sudbury team by applying today!

Intent of the process

The intent of this selection process is to staff a position on a determinate basis with a linguistic requirement a Bilingual imperative - BBB/BBB and a Reliability Security Clearance. A pool of qualified candidates will be created to staff similar English Essential or Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB positions within FedNor with various tenures such as indeterminate, deployment, acting, specified period, assignment, secondment.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 3 references.

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 experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

• Experience in providing guidance to clients and/or staff on, contracts/agreements and/or steps to follow in implementing contracts/procedures.

• Experience in reviewing and processing expense claims for payment in compliance with contracts and/or agreements in place.

• Experience working in an office environment.

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

EXPERIENCE

Experience in processing grants and contribution payments.

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES

• Ability to plan workload to effectively respond to simultaneous and changing work demands in order to meet tight deadlines.

• Ability to use a variety of computer software such as word processing, spreadsheet, database and other computer software to store and retrieve project documents and produce reports.

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

• Ability to review financial data and/or documents.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Effective interpersonal relationships
• Dependability
• Judgement
• Initiative
• Thoroughness

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

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of book keeping

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Periodic overtime and travel may be required.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Tests

PSEE - Test of Judgement UIT

Applicants must complete the Public Service Entrance Exam: Test of Judgement Unsupervised Internet Test as part of the screening for this selection process. This test assesses the judgement required for solving problems in work-related situations. You will have 75 minutes to complete the test. You must complete the test before you submit your application for this position.

For more information, please consult: Public Service Entrance Exam - Test of Judgement Unsupervised Internet Test

Other information

Reference checks may be sought.
An interview may be administered.
Personnel Psychology Centre test(s) will be administered.
Interviews and exams will be conducted between February 12, 2018 and March 2, 2018. Please ensure you are available during this time.
Candidates invited to an interview will be required to bring proof of their education credentials, in the form of a diploma or official transcript.
An assignment, secondment, or acting appointment requires approval of your supervisor.
Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
If you do not fully complete the screening questions as instructed, you will be screened out.

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.