Administrative Assistant & Various Support Positions

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

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When you apply to this inventory, your application may be considered for various positions, and not for a specific one. We will proceed with the first extraction of applications by random selection between March 11 and March 15, 2019. You will be invited to the next step only if you are part of this first extraction. If you are not initially selected, you may be selected in the following extraction of applications.

Work environment

PSPC employs people with diverse skills, interests and backgrounds from across Canada. Whether you are a recent graduate or an employee seeking new challenges, we are looking for someone like you! You are looking to gain new experiences and develop various skills? You would like to work in an environment that is stimulating and focused on client service excellence? Then, look no further, we have a job for you!

PSPC plays a meaningful role in the daily operations of the Government of Canada by providing innovative common services such as real estate and building management, purchasing, banking, pay, pensions and translation to other government departments, agencies and boards.

Don’t you think that what we offer is tempting?

1. Competitive salaries – with annual increases.
2. Continuous learning and career advancement – we have an exclusive Career Center to help you build your career in the Federal Government!
3. Advantageous pension regime and benefits.
4. Three weeks of holidays per year when you start.
5. Flexible work arrangements – possibility of teleworking and compressed work weeks to help you balance your personal and work life.

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Intent of the process

This inventory will be used to staff multiple CR-05 and AS-01 positions or equivalent within PSPC with employment tenures, language and security requirements, conditions of employment and work locations that will vary depending on the position being staffed.

Positions to be filled: 25

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

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STEP 1: Do you have what it takes?
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A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

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

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STEP 2: We would like to know more about you! You are almost done, just a few boxes to tick and your application is ready to go.
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Experience in providing support services in one or more of the following fields:
• Procurement
• Human resources
• Finance
• Personnel Security
• Records management
• Pay or benefits
• Pension

Experience in providing administrative support services to a member of management.
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NOTE: Depending on the position being staffed, any of the qualifications above may be deemed as an essential "must have" or asset "nice to have". This doesn't mean that you must possess all qualifications, but these criteria may be a deciding factor in choosing the persons to be appointed. Therefore, it is important that you answer each of the questions. Other qualifications may apply, depending on the position being staffed.

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

Various language requirements
English, French or Bilingual

Information on language requirements

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STEP 3: Show us what you got! These competencies will be assessed later in the process.
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• Attention to detail
• Problem-Solving
• Planning and organizing
• Effective interpersonal relationships
• Reliability
• Communication (written and oral)
• Client Service Competency – Level 1

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

Did you know that PSPC was selected for a third consecutive year as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers for 2019? We invite you to join an organization that is committed to ensuring an inclusive workplace and respect for all! If you’re a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a visible minority and are interested in bringing in different perspectives and insights, let us know by completing the Employment Equity (EE) section in your application.

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Various security requirements could be required, depending on the position being staffed.

Other conditions of employment may apply, depending on the position being staffed.

Other information

If you are a person with disability preventing you from applying on-line, you can contact 1-800-645-5605.

We will contact you by e-mail and/or via your on-line GC Jobs account. Please ensure that your e-mail address is valid and accepts messages from unknown users. It is your responsibility to regularly verify your e-mail including spam and junk mail folders, as well as regularly check your GC Jobs account for communications regarding this inventory.

If you are required to travel for any of the assessment phases, travel costs will be at your own expenses. As much as possible, we will embrace technology to reduce the need for travel.

You can participate to the appointment process in the official language of your choice. Please indicate your preferred official language in your application.

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.