Correspondence Control Officer and Training and Program Coordination Officer

Update: IMPORTANT - READ BEFORE APPLYING

Due to technical difficulties with the Unsupervised Test of Judgement 374, we are reopening this appointment process. If you already applied on the process and were able to take the judgement test, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY AGAIN, AS YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

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

The hiring organization will accept applications on-line only. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System. To submit an application on-line, please select the button “Apply Online” below. Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

Work environment

At Natural Resources Canada, a Federal government job means developing leadership skills, fostering teamwork, and supporting creativity and innovation. We know it takes people from diverse pools of talent to make this happen. That is why we are looking for people like you. As an employee at Natural Resources Canada you can enjoy diverse employment opportunities, a range of career development programs, and a learning culture that supports you to learn on an ongoing basis. We support balancing your work and private life by offering the benefits of flexible work arrangements.

Intent of the process

A pool of (fully or partially) qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions at Natural Resources Canada with various tenures (determinate period or indeterminate), various linguistic requirements and profile(s), security requirements, conditions of employment and for various locations.
Positions to be filled: 2

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience in the provision of administrative services.

Experience working in a client service environment.

Experience working in a fast paced environment, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.

Experience working with an information management system (ie GCDOCs).

Experience working with Senior Management**.

**Senior Management is defined as a Director or above.

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

Assets for both positions:

Experience in verifying or editing correspondence or reports.

Experience in organizing and maintaining electronic and hard copy file systems.

Experience in supervising the work of others.

Asset for the Training and Program Coordination Officer position:

Experience in the coordination of large* events.

*Large is defined at 50 or more participants.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to communicate effectively in writing

Dependability
Adaptability
Initiative
Effective interpersonal skills
Thoroughness and attention to details
Team player
Judgement

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

Natural Resources Canada is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative workforce. This organizational need may be identified as part of the appointment decision. In such cases, qualified candidates who self-declare as members of a visible minority group, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities or women (in non-traditional occupations) could be considered in priority.

Conditions of employment

For both positions:
Various security requirements: Reliability and Secret clearance

Willingness and ability to work 7.5 hours of work per day between the hours of 8:00am and 4:00pm or 10:00am and 6:00pm based on organizational requirements (to be determined by management).

For the Training and Program Coordination Officer position:
Ability to carry heavy items. ***

***Heavy items is defined as peripheral and event items and equipment (between 20 - 30 lbs).

Tests

PSEE - Test of Judgement UIT

Applicants must complete the Public Service Entrance Exam: Test of Judgement Unsupervised Internet Test as part of the screening for this selection process. This test assesses the judgement required for solving problems in work-related situations. You will have 75 minutes to complete the test. You must complete the test before you submit your application for this position.

For more information, please consult: Public Service Entrance Exam - Test of Judgement Unsupervised Internet Test

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

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.

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/.

References must have an in-depth and direct knowledge of your work, and must be able to answer specific questions pertaining to your achievements and strengths. References must have worked with you for at least six (6) months within the last five (5) years.

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

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.

Candidates must meet the conditions of employment and continue to meet these same conditions during their employment.

Random selection and/or top-down selection may be used at any time during the process to identify which applicants will be further assessed.

Candidates will be required to pay for travel and relocation costs associated with this selection process.

The Government of Canada is committed to building a skilled workforce that is representative of Canada's diversity, which includes the recruitment of Canadian Veterans and releasing Canadian Armed Forces personnel:
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/public-service-jobs/canadian-armed-forces-members-veterans.html

We encourage applicants to identify any abilities, competencies, and/or experiences acquired through employment with the Canadian Armed Forces where applicable.

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.