Become a Casual at Infrastructure Canada! - Inventory

SELECTION PROCESS CANCELLED

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity has been cancelled.

Hello,

This message is to notify you that this Casual inventory will be closed, effective August 7, 2019.

If you are interested in applying to the new bank of résumés for 2019, 2019-INFC-CEO-INV-2019, it has been posted and can be found here:
https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page1800?poster=1243727.

If you have any questions, please consult the Qs & As found in the link above.

INFC Staffing Team

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 specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

During the application process you will be asked a series of questions in order to determine the type of job(s) that would best suit your qualifications. Your response to each question will be either a yes or no.

Please ensure that your work experience is clearly detailed in your résumé and
that you provide the following information :
1) Name of the department or organization where the experience was acquired;
2) Title of the position occupied and duration (month/year) for which you exercised the functions;
3) Specific details of tasks, projects or accomplishments demonstrating the experience was acquired.

*** Please refer to the questions & answers and definition at the bottom of this poster ***

Work environment

CHOOSE US

Infrastructure Canada aims to be the best place to work in government! We are committed to making historic investments in infrastructure to support the middle class and grow our economy. Infrastructure investments are key to the success of our people, our communities, and our country. Investing in Canada, our long-term infrastructure plan, will invest more than $180 billion over 12 years. With our two new innovative initiatives, the Canada Infrastructure Bank and the Smart Cities Challenge, we are at the forefront of helping the Government deliver on their priorities.

We also continue our work on the new Champlain Bridge in Montreal, and the Gordie Howe International Bridge in Windsor.

HELP US

At INFC, we are proud to:
• Provide a healthy, respectful and supportive work environment for all employees.
• Celebrate our diversity and our commitment to values and ethics.
• Encourage our employees to innovate and strive for excellence.
• Commit to continued learning and employees’ career development.
• Embrace new technology that enables a more effective and flexible workplace.

JOIN US

As INFC continues to evolve and engage employees, you can contribute your creative ideas and connect with a team of professionals who take pride in their contributions in helping to build strong, inclusive, sustainable communities, where Canadians live, work and raise their children.

We promise that it will be an unforgettable experience!

Intent of the process

This is a continuous intake inventory for casual opportunities at Infrastructure Canada. Opportunities will require various language requirements, operational requirements, and/or conditions of employment, which will vary according to the position to be staffed.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

- Grant and contribution programs (eg: evaluation, delivery, management, coordination)
- Stakeholder management (eg: Federal, Provincial, Territorial, Indigenous)
- Policy (eg: research, analysis, development)
- Statistics (eg: surveys, analysis, studies)
- Treasury Board Submissions
- Memoranda to Cabinet
- Project Management
- Audit/Evaluation
- Access to Information and Privacy
- Performance measurement
- Environmental assessment
- Information Management/Information Technology
- Accounting Operations (eg: Accounts payable, accounts receivable, travel, acquisition cards)
- Financial Planning and Analysis (eg: Resource Management, Estimates, Forecasting, Financial Management Advisor)
- Contracting/Procurement
- Materiel Management
- Governance
- Office accommodation services
- Security services
- Communications (eg: Media relations, Public Affairs, Internal Communications, eCommunications)
- Human Resources (eg: classification, staffing, policies, programs, labour relations)
- Administrative support

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

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

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS:

Q. As I complete the online application, I am being asked many questions regarding my experiences. Do I have to respond to them all? What will you do with my responses?
A. Yes, you need to respond to all of these questions with a simple yes or no response. Your responses will determine the type of opportunities you may be considered for.

Q. How do you conduct your searches from this inventory? Does the system do a word search of my résumé?
A. Searches are conducted based on your group/level of interest, and then your resume is reviewed to determine if you meet the experience.

Q. Can I email you my résumé?
A. No, all job applications, which include your résumé, must be submitted using the public service jobs web site. No résumés will be accepted via email.

Q. Will you use random selection when conducting your searches?
A. As a means to manage high volumes we may use random selection. For example, we may ask the system to provide us 50 random applications who meet our search criteria.

Q. Will an interview be conducted?
A. Yes, an interview will always be conducted. Since this is for casual opportunities and not for an appointment, the interview may be informal in nature and not based on specific merit criteria.

Q. Will you request references?
A. Yes, you should be ready to provide references from supervisors, clients and/or subordinates.

Q. I am currently in a pool of qualified candidates. Will I be considered for an appointment?
A. No, this inventory is only for casual opportunities.

Q. Will you post promotional opportunities?
A. Yes, we continue to post promotional opportunities throughout the year. We invite you to review the Government of Canada Jobs website on a regular basis.

Q. Where are your offices located?
A. All of our opportunities are located at 180 Kent Street and 427 Laurier Avenue in downtown Ottawa.

Q. Anything else?
A. We hope to work with you in the near future :)

DEFINITION:
Casual worker is defined as:
Casual workers are hired for specified periods that may not exceed 90 working days in one calendar year, in a department or in an agency to which the Public Service Commission (PSC) has exclusive authority to make appointments. The period of casual employment may be for one or more than one term, but is not to exceed 90 working days in a department or agency in a calendar year.

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.