Director Finance and Administration

Important messages

We want to attract top talent, therefore we are focusing on your experience and competencies. To apply on this inventory, you only have to provide a cover letter and a resume. Explain how you meet the qualifications for this position.

Although this advertisement is opened until March 2018, we may meet with candidates from this inventory sooner.

Duties

Reporting to the Managing Director, Corporate Services, this position is accountable for directing and overseeing the operations related to the Agency’s financial planning and reporting, financial management, audit, risk management, and administrative services, including accommodations, telecommunications, purchasing and contracting, security, access to information and privacy services. As such, the incumbent is the Agency’s Departmental Security Officer, and the Access to Information and Privacy Coordinator with responsibility to assess the impact of all applicable legislative and policy requirements relevant to FCAC.

Work environment

FCAC is a separate agency that offers the same pension and benefits plans as the core federal public service. In addition, you will benefit from a minimum of four (4) weeks of vacation leave per year, earn a competitive salary, and be eligible for an annual performance pay. We have our own classification system (RE and REX).

We are a passionate, enthusiastic and innovative team committed to protecting consumers by supervising federally regulated financial entities and by strengthening the financial literacy of Canadians. With a team of more than 100 employees and plans to grow, we strive to give you opportunities to meet your personal and professional goals in a respectful and inclusive workplace. We are located in downtown Ottawa.

If you are motivated, strategic and creative and want to join a dynamic team, FCAC is definitely for you!

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 2,500 words (maximum)

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)

OC1 A valid recognized professional accounting designation (CPA, CA, CMA or CGA).

E1 Experience leading and/or managing at least four of the following functions: financial planning, external reporting, internal resource management, advisory services, accounting operations, financial systems, financial policy, costing, internal controls, risk management or audit.

E2 Experience in analyzing, managing, and/or providing strategic advice to senior officials (Executive Director, Deputy Minister and/or Minister) on policies and/or complex financial issues.

E3 Experience in managing financial and human resources.

E4 Experience in negotiating, establishing and/or maintaining effective relationships with senior management and/or key stakeholders.

Note: Complexity, depth and breadth of experience may be considered in choosing the person to be appointed to the position.

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

Bilingual - Non Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

K1 Knowledge of administration and financial principles that impact organizational effectiveness.
K2 Knowledge of policies and principles governing financial planning, financial management, performance management and/or risk management.

A1 Ability to anticipate contentious issues and make decisions or recommendations for their resolution
A2 Ability to communicate effectively in writing
A3 Ability to communicate effectively orally
C1 Create vision and strategy
C2 Mobilize people
C3 Uphold integrity and respect
C4 Collaborate with partners and stakeholders
C5 Promote innovation and guide change
C6 Achieve results

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

AE1 Experience in leading the delivery of procurement and contracting services.
AE2 Experience in leading the delivery of ATIP programs for a federal government department.

OR1 Willingness and availability to work overtime.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Other information

We may appoint candidates by applying one or more of the following criteria:
• breadth, depth, type of specific experience
• matching individual experience or qualifications to the Agency’s needs
• level of one or more competencies/qualifications

You may be assessed using a variety of tools (email communication, online test, written examination, interview, presentation, recent and past performance assessment, reference check, etc.).

You are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of your choice. Please indicate in your application your preferred official language.

All job applications must be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System online. To submit an application on-line, please click on "APPLY ONLINE" below.

If you do not have Internet access, here are some suggested locations: campus career centres, libraries, community centres, Internet cafés, Canada/Student Employment Centres, and Public Service Commission (PSC) regional offices. You may also call 1-800 O-Canada (1-800-622-6232), or TTY 1-800-926-9105, for information on the nearest public Internet access location.

Persons who cannot apply online or persons with disabilities preventing them from applying online are asked to inform the contact persons responsible for this process and to contact 1-800-645-5605 prior to the closing date.

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.