Office Clerk

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

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.

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 part of our team for at least 2 to 3 years to ensure business continuity.

Work environment

CHOOSE US
At Shared Services Canada 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 this process is to establish a pool of pre-qualified candidates that will be used to staff identical or similar positions within Shared Services Canada and the Government of Canada with various linguistic profiles, various security profiles and various tenures.

Positions to be filled: 14

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

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
• Experience providing general administrative support and basic clerical functions in an office environment
• Experience in entering data using different software
• Experience in reviewing, analyzing and extracting information from files

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

ASSETS/EXPERIENCE:
• Experience in making travel arrangements and preparing travel claims
• Experience in coordinating Access to Information and Privacy requests
• Experience providing administrative services to a Director
• Experience performing general clerical duties in an office environment such as file set-up and maintenance, photocopying, form completion, use of an e-mail, maintenance of supplies stock, and other basic clerical functions in a secured environment.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB, English essential, French essential.

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
• Knowledge of general administrative and clerical support office practices and procedures

ABILITIES:
• Ability to format, edit and proof-read formal documentation for consistency and accuracy
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload in a high pressure environment
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
• Team work
• Attention to detail
• Judgement
• Initiative

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

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Willingness and ability to work overtime, as required.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - As a minimum or other levels of security up to Top Secret.

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

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.