Administrative Support

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

At the time of your application, you will be required to complete screening questions. When answering the screening questions you must provide concrete and detailed examples to clearly demonstrate how you meet the qualification. We can’t make any assumptions about your experience. Simply saying you have the required qualifications or listing your current duties is not enough. Instead, provide concrete and detailed examples that clearly explain where, when, and how you gained the experience. We’ll only use your résumé as a secondary source of information. The breadth and depth of experience may be considered during screening, assessment and/or selection of candidates.

Duties

Do you want to contribute to a team that makes a difference in the lives of Indigenous peoples through the improvement of social well-being and economic prosperity and the development of healthier, more sustainable communities?

If so, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) wants YOU to be a part of our team!

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) continues to renew the nation-to-nation, Inuit-Crown, government-to-government relationship between Canada and First Nations, Inuit and Métis; modernize Government of Canada structures to enable Indigenous peoples to build capacity and support their vision of self-determination; and lead the Government of Canada's work in the North.

This work will appeal to you if:
• You enjoy working with and helping others
• You are looking for a workplace that is both stimulating and supportive.
• You want to be part of a team that supports the mandate of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada.

On a day to day basis you can expect to:
• Perform clerical functions to support business stream activities.
• Communicate with clients and team to obtain and provide required information.
• Read, interpret and input information in order to respond to requests, and to process transactions while demonstrating thoroughness and timeliness.

Work environment

Whitehorse is Yukon’s capital and a major northern hub. It enjoys facilities, services and businesses far beyond the expectation of a city of 30,000. It's a big little city surrounded by wilderness with the amenities of a much larger destination paired with the friendly demeanour of a close-knit community.

For more information on life in the Yukon please visit: https://www.travelyukon.com/ \

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff one temporary position in Whitehorse, Yukon until March 31, 2020. Indeterminate opportunities are anticipatory.

The intent of this process is to create a pool of qualified candidates to staff positions within Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC), and other federal departments and agencies in the North. The pool may be used to staff similar permanent or temporary positions. The pool could be used to offer acting appointments under exceptional circumstances in order to protect employee’s indeterminate status.

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 OR an acceptable combination of education, training, and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
- Experience in providing administrative support services which could include but is not limited to: data entry, photocopying, ordering office supplies, filing, processing mail, preparing correspondence, making travel arrangements.
- Experience preparing and processing correspondence.
- Experience working in a northern and isolated community, particularly in Aboriginal communities.

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

Asset Qualification - Education:
- Successful completion of post-secondary education related to the position.

Degree equivalency

Asset Qualification - Experience:
- Experience classifying, storing, and retrieving documents stored in paper or electronic format utilizing a records document information management system.
- Experience providing financial administrative services.
- Experience in using Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Experience establishing and maintaining a tracking or follow-up system.
- Experience providing support to a senior manager.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
- Knowledge of current Aboriginal issues.

Abilities:
- Ability to communicate effectively orally.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
- Ability to plan, prioritize and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work in a team.

Personal Suitability:
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Judgement
- Attention to detail
- Dependability

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

Organizational Needs:
Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population it serves. In support of our strategy to achieve our employment goals for Aboriginal peoples, preference may be given to candidates who, at the time of application indicate that they are an Aboriginal person (self-declaration).

Operational Requirements:
- Willingness and ability to work overtime when required.
- Willingness and ability to travel when required.

Conditions of employment

- Reliability Status security clearance or Secret depending on position
- Medical clearance*

*The incumbent and his/her dependants** may be required to obtain Health Canada medical clearance in accordance with the Isolated Post and Government Housing Directive.
(**) = includes incumbent’s spouse or common-law partner and children.

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.