Account Payable Clerk

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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

Candidates must submit their application using the "Apply online" function. Only applications submitted via this portal will be considered, unless a valid reason is presented prior to the closing date and accepted by the hiring manager.

VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: Extra time should be allocated to this application process as there is a written assessment (online exam) as part of the application. Please note that the ability to effectively communicate in writing will be assessed with these responses.

Candidates must clearly demonstrate in the experience questionnaire how they meet the education and experience criteria listed as essential and asset qualifications on the statement of merit criteria. In order to do so, they must write one or two paragraphs for each demonstrating how they meet them with concrete examples. The assessment board cannot make any assumptions about your experience. Note that it is not sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Resumes may be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the experience questionnaire. Failure to clearly demonstrate in the questionnaire how you meet the education and experience, both essential and asset, where applicable, may result in the rejection of your application.

Please note that having the asset qualifications is not mandatory in order to apply to this process. However, asset qualifications could be used either at the screening phase or to determine which candidate will be appointed. Therefore, if candidates meet the asset qualifications, they should also describe how they meet these qualifications using detailed and concrete examples.

Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff one (1) indeterminate position (permanent, full-time). A pool of qualified candidates will be established. This process may be used to staff similar positions with various tenures, linguistic profiles and levels, and security clearance levels, within Library and Archives Canada.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A response to a text question addressing the following:

• *** WRITTEN EXAM INSTRUCTIONS***
  This exam will be used to evaluate the following criteria: Basic accounting knowledge, Client-Service orientation, Effective Interpersonal Skills and Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
  
  By completing this exam you certify and acknowledge that the below statements are true and correct. You understand that making false statements constitutes fraudulent behavior.
  You understand that employing fraudulent behavior will result in elimination from the selection process. I attest, acknowledge and accept the following:
  • I will not duplicate or redistribute any information;
  • I will not consult with another person or seek their assistance.
  • I will not copy from or impersonate another person, nor will I ask a person to impersonate me;
  • I will not copy information from a website or engage in any other form of cheating or fraudulent behavior;
  • I will safeguard all confidential information. Confidential information is defined as all
  information that, if released, could jeopardize the integrity of the staffing process. I hereby agree that I will not distribute, disclose, or otherwise share confidential information with anyone.
• This question will be used to evaluate the following criterion: Client-Service orientation
• This question will be used to evaluate the following criterion: Effective Interpersonal Skills.

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

• Recent* experience in verification and processing of accounts and/or financial transactions settlements.
• Experience in providing client services
• Experience using office software such as MS Office Suite, Excel, Word, Outlook, or other related software.
*Recent being defined as taking place within the last five years.

KNOWLEDGE

Basic accounting knowledge.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES

Ability to communicate effectively orally;
Ability to communicate effectively in writing;
Ability to organize workload, establish priorities and meet deadlines.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

Judgment
Initiative
Client Service Oriented
Effective Interpersonal Skills

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

ASSET EXPERIENCE

Experience working with a financial system.
General experience with the application of the Financial Administration Act, Treasury Board policies, regulations, guidelines or procedures in the course of the work.

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

A test may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks will be sought.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent;

You must provide proof of your education credentials. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at: http://www.cicic.ca

Candidates must be available for on-site written and practical exams and for an interview, when invited.

Our intention is to communicate with the candidates by email. Candidates who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block this type of email).

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

The candidate's ability to communicate effectively in writing will be assessed throughout the entire process.

If you require any accommodations (e.g. an alternative method of assessment, a technical aid, accessibility requirements, etc.) at any stage of the assessment process, please contact us so that we can take the appropriate measures to facilitate your full participation.

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

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.