Various AS-01 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

Stream 1: Administrative Assistant/Administrative Officer
Stream 2: Client Guidance Officer/Client Service Assistant
Stream 3: Event Administrator

Some positions might be under review. Its classification group and/or level may be modified.

Work environment

Have you always dreamed of being part of a dynamic organization, where your competencies are put to good use? To be part of a team where collaboration, respect, professionalism and… good humour prevail?

Well this opportunity is for you!

The Canada School of Public Service is a small organization (approx. 600 employees). Through its mandate, it plays a key role in all departments of the federal public service and provides its employees with a workplace where learning and professional development are valued.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff fifteen (15) positions with various linguistic profile. A pool of qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions with various tenures, locations and linguistic profiles within the Canada School of Public Service.

Positions to be filled: 15

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION
ALL STREAMS
A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCES
ALL STREAMS
E1: Experience in working with various software programs, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint in a work setting environment.

E2: Experience in the provision of client services.

STREAM 1: Administrative assistant/Administrative Officer
E3: Experience providing administrative support services* in an office environment.

*Administrative support services may include: sorting e-mails; coordinating correspondence, travel; filing and bring forward system, translation, and finance, human resources, purchasing, scheduling, agenda and meeting coordination, and hospitality document control.

E4: Experience in coordinating travel, accommodation arrangements and supporting the financial activities.

E5: Experience in reviewing, tracking and formatting correspondence.

STREAM 2: Client Guidance Officer/ Client Service Assistant
E6: Experience working in a client services environment, resolving problems and presenting service options.

STREAM 3: Event Administrator
E7: Experience in the provision of events service support including logistical planning.

E8: Experience in coordinating logistics support for the preparation and delivery of large scale (50 or more participants) conferences, events, or information sessions.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB, Bilingual imperative CBC/CBC, Bilingual imperative CCC/CCC, Unilingual English or French Essential.
Note: The unilingual positions are located in the following cities: Winnipeg, Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Québec and Edmonton. The needs are anticipatory.

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES
ALL STREAMS
A1: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A2: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A3: Ability to prioritize work and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced work environment with changing and conflicting priorities.

STREAM 3: Event Administrator
A4: Ability to coordinate and provide logistics support services relative to meetings, events and/or conferences.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
ALL STREAMS
PS1: Working effectively with others
PS2: Showing initiative and being action-oriented
PS3: Judgment
PS 4: Attention to detail

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

ASSET EXPERIENCES
ALL STREAMS
AE1: Experience proofreading outgoing correspondence, briefing notes and question and answer documents for content and format in a federal government environment.

AE2: Experience in recording and extracting information in a database.

AE3: Experience in researching information from various sources and collating data from a database system in order to prepare reports.

AE4: Experience in using software such as a financial management system (SAP), correspondence management system (Irims), or a Learning Management system (ILMS).

AE5: Experience liaising with the offices of senior management.

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

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Tests

PSEE - Test of Judgement UIT

Applicants must complete the Public Service Entrance Exam: Test of Judgement Unsupervised Internet Test as part of the screening for this selection process. This test assesses the judgement required for solving problems in work-related situations. You will have 75 minutes to complete the test. You must complete the test before you submit your application for this position.

For more information, please consult: Public Service Entrance Exam - Test of Judgement Unsupervised Internet Test

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

You must clearly demonstrate on your application, via the screening questions, how you meet each of the essential merit criteria. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of your application.

When responding to screening questions, please be sure to provide comprehensive examples from your work experience that clearly demonstrate how you meet the identified experience criteria. Your answer should clearly identify your role in the noted example. A job title alone, does not demonstrate that you have requisite level of experience, so be sure to explain relevant responsibilities and/or actions that you took. Failure to complete the questionnaire or failure to provide sufficient details to the questions will result in your elimination from this process.

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

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

Communication for this process will be sent via e-mail. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate information is provided and updated as required. If you do not wish to receive your correspondence and results by e-mail, it is also your responsibility to inform us.

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

Please identify clearly for which position(s) you are submitting an application.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

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

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.