Financial Assistant

Important messages

ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

1. 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.

2. You will be required to show how you demonstrate the essential qualifications (i.e. Education, Experience and/or Occupational Certification) for the initial screening through your resume and in answering online screening questions. It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather you must clearly demonstrate HOW, WHEN, and WHERE the qualification was met through substantiation by examples. Information on your described skills, experience, etc. provided in the screening questions should be supported by your resume. Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in your application being rejected from the process.

3. If you do not fully complete the screening questions as instructed, you may be screened out.

4. 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.

5. Asset qualifications may be applied in this selection process.

Intent of the process

A pool of pre-qualified or fully qualified candidates may be created to staff similar or identical positions with various tenure, various linguistic profiles and security requirements within the Courts Administration Service.

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)

At minimum a successful completion of secondary school diploma.

Degree equivalency

*Recent & **significant experience in using and maintaining a computerized financial management system.

Experience in dealing with clients.

*Recent & **significant experience in providing accounting and/or financial support services.

Experience using Microsoft Excel software.

* Recent is defined as within the last twelve (12) months.
** Significant experience: Refers to the depth and breadth and is defined by both the time spent to perform the activity and type (range, scope and complexity) of the tasks performed in connection with the criteria related to experience. Applicants must provide clear and specific examples in this regard in their application.

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

Experience in using Free Balance, SAP, or PBHC (SMS).

**Significant experience using advanced functionalities in Microsoft Excel software.

Experience in salary management.

Experience in accounting operations.

** Significant experience: Refers to the depth and breadth and is defined by both the time spent to perform the activity and type (range, scope and complexity) of the tasks performed in connection with the criteria related to experience. Applicants must provide clear and specific examples in this regard in their application.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB.
English or French Essential.

Information on language requirements

Ability to manage and prioritize a workload and meet deadlines.
Ability to analyze and review financial documents.
Ability to follow procedures and instructions.
Ability to use Microsoft Excel software.
Ability to work under pressure.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Effective interpersonal relationships
Judgment
Dependability
Team Player
Adaptability
Thoroughness

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

Must be able and willing to work overtime as required.
Must be able and willing to adopt flexible work hours as per operational requirements.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Other information

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.