Program Support / Administrative Assistant

Intent of the process

This is an anticipatory staffing process designed to create a pool of qualified candidates. This pool of qualified candidates may be used to staff similar positions with similar requirements.

Please note that this process will ONLY be used to staff positions in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Applicants are encouraged to apply ONLY if they are able to relocate to Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 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)

• A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

• Experience in the provision of general administrative support.
• Experience using word processing and spreadsheet software.

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

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in a field relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

• Ability to perform essential clerical tasks quickly and accurately.
• Ability to use reasoning skills to solve problems.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

• Attention to Detail
• Dependability
• Effective Interpersonal Relationships
• Initiative
• Judgment
• Respect for diversity
• Teamwork

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

Indigenous Services Canada is committed to ensuring a fair and equitable workforce representation and distribution of women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and visible minorities reflective of their representation in the Canadian population.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Willing and able to work overtime.

Other information

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

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.