Advisor, Cabinet and Parliamentary Affairs

Update: *Please note the closing date has been updated*

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

VERY IMPORTANT NOTE:
Please ensure you read the poster thoroughly as the instructions contain important information that will be required in the application process. Failure to read the notes and follow the instructions could result in your application missing critical information, and could cause your elimination from the process if the screening committee has insufficient information to complete your assessment.

You must provide concrete and detailed examples to clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience requirements listed in the poster by answering to all the screening questions. The screening board cannot make any assumptions about your experience. It is not sufficient to say that you have the required qualifications or to list your current duties.

Are you a Royal Canadian Mounted Police civilian member or a civilian member assigned to Shared Services Canada? We encourage you to apply! Please note that a civilian member selected for appointment through this process may not have to convert to public servant status before deeming. Contact the Shared Services Canada Human Resources Service Desk at for more information.

At Shared Services Canada we are working to change the landscape of IT for the Government of Canada. We look forward to working with you in the coming years and will support your career while you support our business. Therefore, we encourage you to be a part of our team for at least 2 to 3 years to ensure business continuity.

Work environment

CHOOSE US

At Shared Services Canada (SSC) we are working hard to fundamentally transform the Government of Canada's IT landscape! SSC is the backbone of some of the most critical programs and services that Canadians rely on every day. Every time Canadians cross the border, check the weather, or apply for key benefits, SSC is there working behind the scenes.

HELP US

At SSC, we are proud to:
• Provide a healthy, respectful and supportive work environment for all employees.
• Celebrate our diversity and our commitment to values and ethics.
• Encourage our employees to innovate and strive for excellence.
• Commit to continued learning and employees’ career development.
• Embrace new technology that enables a more effective and flexible workplace.

JOIN US

At SSC, we are building an environment that doesn't just have jobs, but valuable long-term careers. We provide a supportive and collaborative workplace with flexible work arrangements. We promote a positive work-life balance with a commitment to employee wellness, including health and pension benefits for you and your family. Working with us, you will be exposed to complex and interesting IT initiatives, have access to training and professional development, and the chance to work with colleagues across Canada and across government.

We promise that it will be an unforgettable experience!

Intent of the process

The intent of the process is to fill 1 indeterminate position within Corporate Services - Shared Services Canada.
A pool of qualified or partially qualified candidates will be created to staff similar positions within Shared Services Canada and may be used as well by other Public Service Departments with various linguistic requirements, various security requirements, various conditions of employment as well as various tenures. As a result of the potential and possible use of the selection process and subsequent pool by hiring managers, we encourage all employees seeking this type of position and/or group and level to apply.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION:
Secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
EX1) Experience in gathering, analysing and synthesizing information for the development, writing and review of reports, briefing material or summaries for management
EX2) Experience in representing a Directorate, Branch or Department in working groups, committees or project teams or equivalent organizational groups
EX3) Experience in liaising with management level offices of government departments, central agencies or external stakeholders

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

Various language requirements
Various profiles depending on position to staff:
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB;CBC/CBC;CCC/CCC
English or French essential
English essential
French essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
K1) Knowledge of the mandate and priorities of Shared Services Canada
K2) Knowledge of the role of central agencies in Government of Canada decision-making

ABILITIES:
A1) Ability to research, analyze and synthesize information
A2) Ability to provide strategic advice and to make recommendations to resolve issues or problems
A3) Ability to establish and maintain a network of contacts
A4) Ability to maintain a constant level of superior service in a demanding and high-pressure environment, respecting deadlines and conflicting priorities
A5) Ability to communicate effectively orally
A6) Ability to communicate effectively in writing

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES:
PS1) Judgement
PS2) Effective Interpersonal Skills
PS3) Adaptability
PS4) Initiative
PS5) Discretion

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

ASSETS/EDUCATION:
AED) Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution

Degree equivalency

ASSETS/EXPERIENCE:
AE) Experience working in a cabinet and /or parliamentary affairs office in the Canadian federal government

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Willingness and availability to work overtime on short notice.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

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

A written examination and an interview will be administered.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

You must provide proof of your education credentials. You will be advised to provide the documents later in the process. For foreign credentials, the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) assists persons who wish to obtain an assessment of their educational, professional, and occupational credentials by referring them to the appropriate organizations. The CICIC can be contacted at www.cicic.ca

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).
Failure to respond to communications may be construed as a withdrawal from this 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.