Various Clerical Positions – CR 03/04/05

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

All job applications must be submitted on-line. To submit an application, please select the button “Apply Online” below. Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with you by e-mail for screening / assessment purposes (including issuing screening results, and sending invitations for written tests and interviews). You must include in your application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

Work environment

Nestled in the heart of Nova Scotia's beautiful Annapolis Valley rests 14 Wing Greenwood, the largest air base on the East Coast. Aurora crews conduct sovereignty and surveillance missions over the Atlantic Ocean routinely, while search and rescue capabilities are maintained 365 days of the year.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions (including lower level positions) on an indeterminate or term basis, including casual employment and with various security requirements.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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

Successful completion of secondary school or employer-approved alternatives

Degree equivalency

Experience providing clerical and/or administrative support services

Experience in records management

Experience using Microsoft Office software, such as Outlook, Word or Excel

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

(Specific to the position being staffed – one or more of the following may be required):
Experience providing financial and/or accounting support services
Experience in procurement/ contracting
Experience in travel coordination or processing claims
Experience in human resources
Experience in a construction or maintenance environment
Experience in administrative assistant support services
Experience in supervision

Attention to Detail

Ability to communicate orally
Ability to communicate in writing
Ability to use reasoning skills to solve problems *

*The PSC General Competency Test Level 1 will be used to assess this qualification

(Specific to the position being staffed –the following may be required):
Ability to identify grammar and spelling mistakes in English **

**The PSC Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test will be used to assess this qualification (English enforced)

Effective Interpersonal Relationships
Client Service Orientation
Dependability
Judgement

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

Post-secondary education in a relevant field of study (for example: business administration, office administration, etc).

Degree equivalency

Experience using the Defence Resource Management Information System (DRMIS) and or SAP
Experience using Claims-X
Experience using Human Resource Management Systems (HRMS)
Experience in a construction or maintenance environment
Experience in an information technology environment
Experience in a centralized admin support environment
Experience in a health services environment
Experience in a fleet management environment
Experience in a supply chain environment
Experience in a food services environment
Experience in a legal environment
Experience in a procurement environment

Notes: 1. Managers may add to the Asset Education and/or the Asset Experience specific to the position being staffed.

Ability to provide financial and accounting support services
Ability to utilize excel

Some positions may require one or more of the following (as applicable to the position being staffed):
- Willing and able to work overtime as pre-authorized;
- Willing and able to travel
- Willing and able to attend employer directed training;
- Possession of a valid unrestricted provincial or territorial driver’s license;
- Willing and able to obtain and retain a Department of national Defence 404 Operator’s Permit
- Willing and able to utilize Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) as required

Conditions of employment

Security: Various, including Reliability and Secret.

Some positions may require one or more of the following (as applicable to the position being staffed):
- Overtime
- Travel
- Attendance of employer directed training as required
- Possession of a valid unrestricted provincial or territorial driver’s license
- DND 404 Operator’s Permit
- Use of Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) as required

Tests

Cognitive Ability - Level 1

Applicants must complete the Unsupervised Internet Test of Cognitive Ability - Level 1 as part of the screening for this selection process. This test assesses general problem solving and reasoning ability. You will have 60 minutes to complete the test. You must complete the test before you submit your application for this position.

For more information, please consult: Unsupervised Internet Test of Cognitive Ability - Level 1

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 exam, interviews and reference checks may be conducted.

You must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience factors listed in the essential qualifications. It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities or to write “see resume”. Resumes may be used as a secondary source to validate the information.

You must meet all of the essential qualifications noted in the Statement of Merit Criteria to be appointed to a position. A candidate may be appointed to a position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications or operational requirements. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

Successful candidate(s) must meet and maintain the Conditions of Employment throughout their employment.

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.