Protocol 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

YOU MUST provide responses to screening questions and your résumé.

Normally, applicants will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.

ONLY ON-LINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED in order to take advantage of the many benefits of using the electronic recruitment system. Some of the benefits for applicants include that you can:

- modify your application/résumé at any time BEFORE the closing date,
- complete screening questions which will highlight your qualifications to the hiring manager,
- verify the status of your application and notification(s), at any time, and
- be notified electronically of assessment details and results.

Persons who are unable to apply on-line must contact prior to the closing date.

Intent of the process

This process will be used to staff the above mentioned position; it may also be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates to staff similar positions at the Office of the Registrar of the Supreme Court of Canada with varying linguistic profiles, security profiles, and tenures.

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:

University/College Graduate or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

Extensive* experience in planning and coordinating programs and scenarios for foreign and Canadian delegations and missions.
Extensive* experience in conceiving and managing detailed programs and organizing logistics for major events, including conferences.
Experience in providing financial services such as: preparing and monitoring budgets, monitoring expenditures, invoices and/or financial contracts.
Experience in providing advice to senior officials and preparation of executive correspondence.

*Extensive experience is defined as ongoing (continuous) experience over an extended (consistent) period of time, such as two years and not simply performing the duties for short periods of time.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CCC/CCC)

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

Knowledge:

Knowledge of the role and responsibilities of the Chief Justice and Justices of the Supreme Court of Canada.
Knowledge of Protocol activities and procedures.
Knowledge of administrative practices and procedures as it relates to financial services.

Abilities:

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability in preparing and monitoring budgets including monitoring expenditures, invoices and/or financial contracts.
Ability to develop plans and procedures.
Ability to provide administrative support to senior officials, particularly in the conduct of special projects.
Ability to work under pressure.
Ability to set priorities.

Personal Suitability:

Attention to detail
Effective interpersonal skills
Initiative
Judgment
Reliability
Flexibility

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

Asset Qualifications:

Knowledge of the structure and programs of Global Affairs Canada.

Knowledge of travel procedures for judges or senior executives.

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

Reference checks will be sought.

An interview will be administered.

A test will be administered.

You must be prepared to provide the original or a certified true copy of your educational credentials. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at www.cicic.ca/indexe.stm.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

All communication and information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to the close of process, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

Our intention is to communicate with candidates via email. Candidates who apply on this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and to make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is the candidate’s responsibility to provide any changes to their personal information to the contact indicated on this job advertisement.

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.