Various Administrative/Clerical Positions

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request special accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Information on accommodation for persons with disabilities

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

This is an inventory of potential candidates to fill upcoming employment opportunities at the CR-05/AS-01 in various administrative and clerical fields based on the needs of the position being staffed.

The inventory will be updated every 90 days. You will receive a notice in your applicant account 15 days before the end of your active period to determine whether or not you wish to keep being considered for an additional 90 days.

Only applications submitted online using the ‘Apply online’ button above will be considered.

You will be asked to complete a screening questionnaire when you apply online. You must clearly demonstrate in the screening questionnaire how you meet the education and experience criteria. You must provide concrete examples that clearly illustrate how you meet the requirement. Please note that stating that the requirement has been met, and/or listing past or current responsibilities, does not represent substantial information. Failure to provide this information in the requested format may result in your application being rejected. Résumés may be used as a secondary source to validate the qualifications described; comments such as “refer to my attached résumé” will not be accepted and may result in your application being rejected.

Work environment

The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) is seeking administrative professionals to join our dynamic team! Are you looking for a work environment where your knowledge, ideas and professional opinions are valued? Do you want to be a part of a collaborative, supportive team? Apply!

The CGC is a federal department responsible to ensure the integrity and marketability of grain for the domestic and international grain trade, from producer to global customer.

The CGC is a significant part of Canada’s dynamic and diverse agricultural sector. We regulate grain handling in Canada, set grain standards and conduct research on grain. At the CGC, we strive to live our values of excellence, integrity, respect and accountability.

During the work day, you can take advantage of walking clubs and ad-hoc fitness classes onsite. We also have an arrangement with GoodLife Fitness for discounted memberships.

We promote work-life balance. We have an Employee and Family Assistance program to support you and your family.

Our headquarters are located in the heart of downtown Winnipeg. On your breaks, you’ll be able to explore the great restaurants and shops situation in the historic Exchange District or enjoy nature at the Forks and the Waterfront.

With its low-cost of living, diverse population, thriving arts scene, professional sports and the friendliness of a small town, Winnipeg is one of Canada’s most desirable cities.

Intent of the process

An inventory of candidates will be established to staff vacancies with various: language requirements, security requirements and tenures including temporary (casual or part-time worker), term (including assignments, deployments or acting appointments) or permanent (indeterminate).

Candidates may be referred from this inventory for various positions based on the needs of the organization and their qualifications. The inclusion of your application into the inventory will depend on your responses to the Screening Questionnaire.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

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

Degree equivalency

Experience:
-Experience in using the Microsoft Office Suite including but not limited to the following programs: Word, Excel.

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

Any of the following criteria may be essential to the position being staffed:

Education:
-Post-secondary education or training.

Experience:
-Experience providing support services in staffing as a Human Resources Assistant/Coordinator.
-Experience providing support services in classification as a Human Resources Assistant/Coordinator.
-Experience providing support services in labour relations as a Human Resources Assistant/Coordinator.
-Experience processing transactions in PeopleSoft.
-Experience in providing budget and financial support services.
-Experience using a financial management system such as SAP.
-Experience in processing financial transactions, such as but not limited to: accounts payables, accounts receivables or deposits and withdrawals using a computerized financial management system.
-Experience performing administrative activities in the office of a manager or executive.
-Experience scheduling and organizing meetings (teleconference, videoconference and/or in person).
-Experience booking travel using the HRG Shared Travel Services (STS) system.
-Experience in providing contract administration and material management support services, including the purchasing of goods and services.
-Experience in processing incoming and outgoing mail and/or courier packages.
-Experience providing record management services such as classifying, coding, filing, retrieving, retaining and disposing of documentation.
-Experience using a records information management system.

*Recent experience may be required depending on the position being staffed. For example, recent experience may be defined as experience obtained within the last two years. Please indicate when and for how long you acquired your experience.

Abilities:
-Ability to organize and prioritize workload in order to meet deadlines.
-Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Competencies:
-Achievement Orientation
-Analytical Thinking
-Building Trust Through Integrity
-Client Focus
-Commitment to Quality
-Developing Others
-Initiative
-Planning, organizing and coordinating
-Presentation Skills

Operational Requirements:
May vary depending on the position being staffed and may include but are not limited to the following:
-Ability and willingness to move and/or lift items (up to 20 kg.).

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

Various language requirements
-English Essential
-Bilingual Imperative (various levels)

Information on language requirements

Competencies:
-Adaptability
-Being a Team Player
-Effective Interactive Communication

Conditions of employment

The following may vary depending on the position being staffed and may include but are not limited to the following:
-Reliability Status or Secret security clearance ;
-Work overtime, as required ;
-Move and/or lift items (up to 20 kg.).

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the targeted groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Communication for this process will be sent via email or PSRS. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

Receipt of applications will not be sent; only candidates successful in the screening process will be contacted. Depending on the requirements of the position being staffed from this process, for current or future vacancies, any or all of the qualifications, operational requirements, and organizational needs may be applied at the time of screening.

Candidates invited to an interview will be required to bring proof of their education credentials, in the form of a diploma or official transcript (original documents only).

Please note that candidates (including employees of the Federal Public Service) will not be considered to be in travel status or on government business and that travel costs will not be reimbursed. Consequently, candidates will be responsible for travel costs.

Random selection and/or top-down selection may be used at any time during the process to identify which applicants will be further assessed following a search of the inventory.

Appointment decisions may be based on organizational needs. We therefore encourage candidates to self-declare their membership to any of the following employment equity groups: visible minority, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, or women, should the organizational need be invoked during the appointment process.

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.