Finance Specialist

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Assessment accommodation

Please note that only online applications will be accepted. Therefore, all job applications must be submitted through the website. 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.

Candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet the essential and asset education and experience factors listed by answering the screening questions. Candidates should write concrete examples demonstrating how they meet the experience and education required by including specific dates where they gained the experience. Resumes will be used to validate the experience and education listed in the screening questions. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in the candidate being screened out.

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About Us

The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) is the federal government agency responsible for administering sentences of a term of two years or more, as imposed by the courts. CSC is responsible for managing institutions of various security levels and supervising offenders under conditional release in the community.

Our Mission

The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC), as part of the criminal justice system and respecting the rule of law, contributes to public safety by actively encouraging and assisting offenders to become law-abiding citizens, while exercising reasonable, safe, secure and humane control.

Intent of the process

Anticipatory : a pool of candidates will be created and may be used to staff similar positions within Correctional Service of Canada.

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

A secondary school diploma.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Experience in accounting operations such as auditing, accounts received or accounts payable.

Experience in using computers and software including a computerized financial system, word processing and spreadsheet programs.

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

EDUCATION

Completion of at least one accounting course at the post-secondary level which is part of a diploma program or completion of a two year post secondary level program.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Experience working at Correctional Service Canada.

Experience working in Oracle.

Experience working at a correctional institution.

Experience providing finance related services to offenders.

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

Various language requirements
English Essential
Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB
Bilingual Imperative BBC/BBC

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of Correctional Services Canada's Mission.

Knowledge of accounting methods, practices and principles.

Knowledge of legislation and policies of central agencies related to financial management.

ABILITIES
Ability to communicate effectively.

Ability to analyze, interpret and apply policies and/or guidelines and/or procedures.

Ability to audit and process accounts.

Ability to establish priorities and work under pressure.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES

Effective interpersonal relationships

Judgement

Dependability

Initiative

Thoroughness

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

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

Team player

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

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 designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

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, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.