Planning, Finance and Information Systems Officer

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

Candidates must clearly demonstrate in the screening questions how they meet the education AND experience criteria listed in the essential AND asset qualifications (if applicable). Please note that stating that the requirement has been met, and/or listing past or current responsibilities, does not represent adequate substantiation. Rather, you must provide concrete examples that clearly illustrate how you meet the requirement. Résumés may be used as a secondary source to validate the qualifications described; comments such as "refer to my attached resume" will NOT be accepted and may result in your application being rejected. Failure to provide this information in the requested format may result in your application being rejected.

Candidates will not be contacted for missing or incomplete information.

Please note that the answers to the screening questions will be used to assess the "Ability to communicate effectively in writing".

Intent of the process

The intent of this selection process is to create a pool of qualified candidates to be used to staff this, similar, or lower level positions within Fisheries and Oceans Canada on an indeterminate, specified period (term), or acting basis.

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:

Graduation with a diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution in areas such as accounting, business administration, commerce, information management, or a specialization relevant to the position.

OR

An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

• Experience interpreting financial information and providing advice to management.
• Experience in information management activities such as planning, organizing, processing, controlling, or reporting.
• Experience addressing financial and/or administrative issues by providing advice to various stakeholders.

Key Leadership Competencies:

• Values and ethics - serving through integrity and respect
• Thinking things through - innovating through analysis and ideas

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Key Leadership Competencies:

• Engagement - working effectively with people, organizations, partners
• Initiative - design and execution
• Effective interpersonal relationships - colleagues, clients, and superiors

Abilities:

• Ability to work with Microsoft Excel to manipulate and analyze data.
• Ability to analyze issues, assess impacts and make recommendations.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

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

Asset Qualifications

Education:

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in business administration, commerce, information management or another field of relevance to the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

• Experience using PeopleSoft.
• Experience working with Government of Canada directives relating to administrative, travel, and financial practices.
• Experience in the procurement of goods and services.
• Experience supervising staff.

Operational Requirements:
Willing and able to work overtime as required

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status 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

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence and telephone conversations, may be used in the assessment of qualifications. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.

E-mail correspondence will be used as the main method of communication for this selection process; therefore, please provide a valid e-mail address.

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

Depending on the position being staffed, any of the asset qualifications may also be deemed as an essential qualification and only candidates and persons with a priority entitlement who possess those qualifications will be considered for that specific vacancy. Please indicate if you possess any of the asset qualification in your application.

You must provide proof of your education credentials and occupational certification (original documents only).

If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. This will enable you to provide proof of Canadian equivalency when applying for a job in the public service. The public service will accept any Foreign Educational Credentials as long as they are deemed comparable to Canadian standards, through a recognized credential assessment service. For further information, please visit http://jobs-emplois.gc.ca/psr-rp/equiv-can-eng.htm

It is the candidate’s responsibility to obtain the appropriate documentation from the recognized educational institution.

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.