STREAM 1: Human Resources Assistant-Coordinator STREAM 2: Administrative Assistant

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

Please identify clearly for which position(s) you are submitting an application.

Asset qualifications could be used for screening or selection purposes.

Top-down selection could be used at various stages of the process, including screening, assessment and selection of the candidate for appointment.

Duties

Who are we looking for?

Are you ready for a new challenge? Don’t wait any longer – send us your application!

We are a busy organization of about 800 employees including regional offices with an exciting mandate.We are a positive, dynamic team who work hard but also likes to bring humor and fun to the workplace.

A pool will be created to staff various types of positions within the Public Service Commission.

Here are a few examples:

- E-Testing Coordinator
In an operational environment, your work will focus on customer service to enable certified Testing Administrators (TAs) from more than 85 federal departments in Canada and abroad to conduct online tests that meet the standards of the Personnel Psychology Centre (PPC) of the Public Service Commission.

The persons in these positions are in charge of controlling access and providing operational services to enable PPC compliant online testing. Each incumbent of these positions has an impact on the integrity and security of thousands of tests each year. In addition you will have to provide front-line information on the systems/databases used by the PPC.

- Human Resources Assistant
You will get lots of exposure to all types of staffing actions, deal with different and unique client groups and participate in implementing new and innovative ways of attracting new talent! For example, HR assistants prepare job advertisements, enter data into HR systems, create electronic files, coordinate second language tests, etc.

- Administrative Assistant
For the Administrative Assistant stream, the tasks may include coordinating meetings, making purchases, preparing various administrative requests such as training sessions or travel arrangements or any other administrative tasks to support a team and/or a manager.

Work environment

You will work in a healthy environment that offers great work-life balance, a modern building in downtown Gatineau with gyms and cafés just a few steps away, access to showers, bus routes and bike/jogging paths nearby. Like to work standing up or sitting down? You choose. It is also WI-FI ready, you can work anywhere in the building, including at our Active Work Stations, equipped with a treadmill or a stationary bicycle.

Intent of the process

The results of this process will initially be used to create a pool of qualified candidates that could be used to staff similar positions on an indeterminate, term or acting basis within the Public Service Commission.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION:
COMMON TO ALL STREAMS
A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, experience and training and/or experience

Degree equivalency

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)
Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

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

EXPERIENCES:
STREAM 1 (Human Resources Assistant- Coordinator) :
- Experience providing client services

STREAM 2 (Administrative Assistant) :
- Experience providing administrative support and services such as but not limited to greeting guests, coordinating meetings and manage calendars and drafting correspondence

ABILITIES:
COMMON TO ALL STREAMS
1. Ability to organize work to meet priorities and deadlines
2. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing*

* The content of your application will be one source of information amongst others used to evaluate the ability to communicate in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
COMMON TO ALL STREAMS
1. Dependability
2. Working effectively with others
3. Attention to detail
4. Judgement
5. Reasoning

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:
Successful completion of one year of an acceptable post-secondary educational program, College Diploma, Vocational Diploma (DVS) OR an Attestation of College Studies (ACS) in a field related to the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCES:
- Experience with data entry in the HR Systems PeopleSoft 8.9 or 9.1 (My GCHR)
- Experience working in a staffing environment
- Experience providing administrative support to management
- Experience in a call-center
- Experience administering tests

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Willingness to work on a schedule of 7.5 hours per day between 7:00AM and 5:00PM.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

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

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.