Finance and Procurement 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

The Government of Canada is committed to building a skilled workforce that is representative of Canada's diversity, which includes the recruitment of Canadian Veterans and releasing Canadian Armed Forces personnel:

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/public-service-jobs/canadian-armed-forces-members-veterans.html

We encourage applicants to identify any abilities, competencies, and/or experiences acquired through employment with the Canadian Armed Forces where applicable.

Intent of the process

A pool of fully or partially qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions at Natural Resources Canada at the AS-02 group and level with various tenures (determinate period or permanent), various linguistic requirements (imperative and/or non-imperative), language requirements (English Essential, French Essential, English or French Essential and Bilingual) and profiles (BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC, etc.), various security requirements (Reliability Status, Secret), various conditions of employment and for various locations.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 2,000 words (maximum)

Contact information for 2 references.

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

A secondary school diploma or PSC approved alternatives.

Degree equivalency

- Providing administrative support services and advice on aspects such as finance, procurement, materiel management and general administration.
- Administering and controlling a budgeting system, including the preparation of financial reports.
-Dealing with external and internal clients and vendors.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

- Knowledge of the Natural Resources Canada structure, mandate, programs, operations, and/or reporting relationships of the Division/ Sector.
- Knowledge of the Treasury Board Contracting Policy and Trade agreements.
- Knowledge of various software packages, such as Excel, Microsoft Word.
- Knowledge of Asset Management including capital and non-capital assets.

- Communicate orally;
- Manage time;
- Problem solve;
- Verify payment requests;
- Interpret and apply policies and procedures;
- Maintain files and records of commitments and expenditures and prepare reports.

- Adaptability
- Client service orientation
- Judgement
- Interpersonal relationships

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

Experience using SAP software.

Natural Resources Canada is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative workforce. This organizational need may be identified as part of the appointment decision. In such cases candidates who self-declare as members of a visible minority group, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities or women (in non-traditional occupations) could be considered in priority.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - This factor is not used at the screening stage. The hiring department is responsible for the security clearance process.

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 may be sought.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

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

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.