Promote, Supervise or Enforce with the FCAC!

Important messages

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment. As such, we will not provide updates on the status of this application database.

Please note that applications may be pulled out as soon as September 24, 2018.

The Supervision, Promotion and Enforcement Branch is looking to hire several positions in each of their divisions at different levels.

Divisions:
• The Supervision Division supervises federally regulated financial entities to ensure they comply with their market conduct obligations. They are responsible for the day-to-day interactions with these financial entities.
• The Policy and Promotion Division conducts research initiatives, including industry reviews, provides policy advice to the Commissioner, and promotes the work of the branch - through interpretations of legislation to the industry and through various social media channels for consumers.
• The Enforcement Division investigates potential breaches of market conduct obligations and makes recommendations on enforcement action that is proportionate to the severity and circumstances of a breach.

Levels:
• RE-03 : Analyst or Coordinator positions. Salary ranging from $56,600 to $71,100.
• RE-04 : Officer positions. Salary ranging from $66,900 to $86,300.
• RE-05 : Senior Officer positions. Salary ranging from $84,300 to $107,000.

(1) The other groups and levels included above (AS, CO, EC, PM) have been identified as equivalent to RE in terms of salaries and responsibilities.
(2) During your application, you will have the opportunity to identify the divisions and levels that you are interested in.

Work environment

FCAC is a Separate Agency that offers the same pension and benefits plans as the Core Federal Public Service. In addition, you will benefit from a minimum of four (4) weeks of vacation leave per year, earn a competitive salary, and be eligible for an annual performance pay. We have our own classification system (RE and REX).

We are passionate, enthusiastic and innovative and are committed to protecting consumers by supervising federally regulated financial entities and by strengthening the financial literacy of Canadians. With a team of more than 100 employees and plans to grow, we strive to give you opportunities to meet your personal and professional goals in a respectful and inclusive workplace. We are located in downtown Ottawa and exploring the possibility of having a permanent office in Toronto.

If you are motivated, strategic and creative and want to join a dynamic team, FCAC is definitely for you!

Intent of the process

We may appoint candidates by applying one or more of the following criteria:
• Breadth, depth, type of specific asset experience;
• Matching individual experience assets or qualifications to the need of the Agency;
• Level of one or more competencies/qualifications.

FCAC is also looking for candidates who are willing to work in Toronto in temporary offices.

Positions to be filled: 20

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDU1 Degree from a recognized university in commerce, business administration, law, economics, accounting, or social sciences or an acceptable combination* of education and experience

*An acceptable combination is defined as a postsecondary education and at least three (3) years of relevant work experience to the position being staffed.

Degree equivalency

E1 Experience in conducting investigations, reviews, audits or evaluations in an industry-related field (i.e. banking, health, safety)
E2 Experience in writing reports and/or briefing material (e.g. memos, notes, presentations)
E3 Experience researching, collecting, evaluating, or analyzing information to provide recommendations for decision-makers.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB
English or French Essential

Information on language requirements

K1 Knowledge of the FCAC mandate

C1 Building Business Relationships
C2 Innovative Thinking
C3 Results Oriented
C4 Service Orientation
C5 Initiative
A1 Ability to communicate effectively in writing
A2 Ability to communicate effectively orally

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

AOC1 Professional designation in a related field (e.g. Certified Financial Analyst)

AE1 Experience in providing advice to management in a policy or regulatory context
AE2 Experience in risk assessment and/or compliance evaluation and/or corporate governance.
AE3 Experience interpreting or applying legislation and/or regulations (in a legislative context)
AE4 Experience in data analytics (i.e. creating, managing and maintaining database to analyze and manipulate data).
AE5 Experience working on matters related to financial services and/or payments
AE6 Experience working for a regulatory organization
AE7 Experience, within the last 3 years, undertaking research in a field relevant to the position (e.g. economic research, social research, statistical analysis, financial services, etc.) OR developing public policy
AE8 Experience with web content management systems (e.g. Adobe Experience Manager)

AC1 Analytical Thinking (RE-4/RE-5)

OR1 Willingness and ability to travel
OR2 Willingness and ability to work overtime

Conditions of employment

CE1 Reliaiblity
CE2 Secret

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

You may be assessed using a variety of tools (email communication, online test, written examination, interview, presentation, recent and past performance assessment, reference check, etc)

You are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of your choice. Please indicate your preferred official language in your application.

All job application must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System online. To submit an application on-line, please click on "APPLY ONLINE" below.

If you do not have Internet access in your home or through friends, relatives or neighbours, here are some suggested locations: campus career centres, libraries, community centres, Internet cafés, Canada/Student Employment Centres, and Public Service Commission (PSC) regional offices. You may also call 1-800 O-Canada (1-800-622-6232), or TTY 1-800-926-9105, for information on the nearest public Internet access location.

Persons who cannot apply online or persons with disabilities preventing them from applying online are asked to inform the contact persons responsible for this process and to contact 1-800-645-5605 prior to the closing date.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

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.