Business and Project Support Administrator

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 considered for the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be considered. 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.

Work environment

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) (formerly known as Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) is the engine that powers the Government of Canada. We support the daily operations of roughly 106 federal departments and agencies. By focusing on what we do best - providing innovative common services to the government - we help departments focus on what they do best: serving Canadians.

PSPC plays an important role in the daily operations of the Government of Canada as a key provider of services for federal departments and agencies. It supports them in the achievement of their mandated objectives as their central purchasing agent, linguistic authority, real property manager, treasurer, accountant, and integrity adviser, and pay and pension administrator. The department's vision is to excel in government operations, and our strategic outcome and mission is to deliver high-quality, central programs and services that ensure sound stewardship on behalf of Canadians and meet the program needs of federal institutions.

The PSPC team consists of industry trained professionals who work as a team to keep all their facilities operating safely and efficiently by responding to maintenance items on a regular basis.

Did you know that Public Services and Procurement Canada was selected as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers for 2017? We invite you to join an organization that is committed to ensuring an inclusive workplace and respect for all.

Intent of the process

This process will be used to establish a pool of candidates that may be used to staff similar positions at an identical or equivalent group and level with various linguistic requirements and various security profiles within Public Services and Procurement Canada. The first appointed will be for a 2 year term (temporary) offer in Sydney, NS with a possibility of being extended.

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:
A secondary school diploma and a certificate in an office administration field or an acceptable combination of experience and/or training in a field relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
Experience using electronic mail computer software/ program.

Experience using word processing computer software/ program.

Experience using spreadsheet computer software/ program.

Experience managing multiple priorities in an operational environment.

Experience in ensuring accuracy and compliance with organizational policies and/or procedures.

Experience working with sensitive information.

Experience processing invoices.

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

Experience:
Experience using SAP.

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

English essential
Proficiency in the English Language, both written and oral.

Information on language requirements

Competencies:
Client Service Competency – Level 1
Working effectively with people
Thinking things through
Dependability
Integrity and Respect

Abilities:
Ability to communicate orally and in writing
Ability to learn new software systems and other tasks quickly and effectively.

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

Public Service and Procurement Canada is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative workforce. This organizational need qualification may be identified as part of the appointment decision. In such instances, qualified candidates who self-declare as members of a visible minority group, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and/or women (in a non-traditional occupations) would be considered.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Security Clearance: Reliability Status.
Adherence to PSPC code of conduct.

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

Tips for applicants:
• Please provide complete and thorough details of your education and experience.
• Do not assume that the screening board has any previous knowledge of your background, qualifications, or work history.
• You must be specific and provide concrete examples/details for each Experience element, as applications will be screened only on the information provided.
• Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being screened out of the competition.
• Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

All job applications must be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System. The following are some of the benefits associated with applying on-line:
• Applicants can create a profile and a resume that can be used when applying for other processes without having to recreate a new application each time.
• Applicants can modify their application/resume at any time BEFORE the closing date indicated on the job advertisement.
• Applicants can verify the status of their applications, at any time.
• Applicants can be notified electronically of tests or interviews and results.
• For some jobs, applicants will find important information, namely the job questionnaire and a complete statement of merit criteria that are only available when applying on-line.

Applicants must meet and maintain the conditions of employment throughout their employment.

Random selection may be applied for this selection process.

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.