Acquisition Officer (Library)

Intent of the process

Intent of process:
A pool of qualified candidates will be established and could be used to fill similar or identical positions within the departments of the public service in the National Capital Region. The profile, language requirements, duration and security clearance may vary depending on the position.

Positions to be filled: 1

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:

Library & Information Technician Diploma

Degree equivalency

Experience:

Experience working in a library.

Experience in the use of the system SAP (fund commitments, purchase orders, purchase requisitions).

Experience related to Accounts Payable such as verification of invoices or other types of payments.

Experience using Microsoft Excel advanced features.

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

Asset Qualifications:

Experience using a governmental credit card (Mastercard) and managing related process

Experience acquiring information resources

Experience administrating the serials control system and using an integrated library system

Experience distributing print and electronic serial in a library

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:

Knowledge of the Government of Canada procurement process and Services.

General knowledge of the Financial Administration Act

Abilities:

• Ability to analyze problems and recommend solutions
• Ability to work to meet tight deadlines
• Ability to communicate efficiently in writing
• Ability to communicate efficiently orally

Personal Suitability/competencies:

• Thoroughness
• Planning and organization
• Judgement

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Security: Reliability

Other information

Other information :

• An exam may be administered.

• An interview may be administered.

• Reference checks may be sought.

• Please ensure that your Personal Record Identifier (PRI) is included in your application.

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.