Financial Support Worker

Important messages

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Information on accommodation for persons with disabilities

Yellowknife is classified as an Isolated Post. As such, the successful candidate must meet all the conditions under the Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive prior to appointment. In addition, the successful candidate will be entitled to an Isolated Post Allowance. For more information on Isolated Posts please refer to the NJC website - http://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/d4/en

Intent of the process

This process will initially be used to staff an indeterminate position in Yellowknife. A qualified pool of candidates may be established from this process to staff identical or similar positions within the Department of National Defence in Yellowknife / Northwest Territories with various tenures (Indeterminate, Acting, Term, Deployment, Assignment, Secondment).

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:
ED1: Successful completion of secondary school education OR and acceptable combination of education, training and experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
EX1: Experience in using a computer and various Microsoft Software, including Microsoft Office Suite of Products. This includes MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.

EX2: Experience in provision of general clerical support.

EX3: Experience working in an office team environment.

EX4: Experience in general financial procedures as they relate to the Federal Government.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
K1: Knowledge of Treasury Board policies and guidelines and the Financial Administration Act (FAA) and regulations.

Abilities:
AB1: Ability to organize, prioritize and problem solve.

AB2: Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.

AB3: Ability to work independently.

Personal Suitability:
PS1: Effective Interpersonal Relationships

PS2: Judgement

PS3: Flexibility

PS4: Dependability

PS5: Thoroughness

PS6: Client Service orientation

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

Education:
AQ1: Financial Administration Certificate - GoC.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
AQ2 : Experience in providing support in one or more of the following areas:
- Finance
- Procurement

AQ3: Experience in managing a budget, generating financial reports and providing advice.

Knowledge:
AQ4: Knowledge of general departmental safety procedures.

AQ5: Knowledge of DND organization.

Organizational Needs:
Increase employment equity representation to meet organizational needs.

Conditions of employment

Conditions of Employment:
Reliability security clearance.

Candidates must meet and maintain the above condition of employment throughout their employment.

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 random or top-down selection may be used at any stage of the process as a volume management tool.

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.