Property and Records Officer

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

Thank you for you interests in the opportunity! Few notes:
- Resumes will only be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the responses to the screening questions .
- The ability to communicate in writing will be assessed based on your application including screening questions and CV as well as any other written submissions included as part of the assessment process.
- You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be considered for the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be considered. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification.
- Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

Work environment

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) (formerly known as Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) is the engine that powers the Government of Canada. We support the daily operations of roughly 106 federal departments and agencies. By focusing on what we do best - providing innovative common services to the government - we help departments focus on what they do best: serving Canadians.

PSPC plays an important role in the daily operations of the Government of Canada as a key provider of services for federal departments and agencies. It supports them in the achievement of their mandated objectives as their central purchasing agent, linguistic authority, real property manager, treasurer, accountant, and integrity adviser, and pay and pension administrator. The department's vision is to excel in government operations, and our strategic outcome and mission is to deliver high-quality, central programs and services that ensure sound stewardship on behalf of Canadians and meet the program needs of federal institutions.

Did you know that Public Services and Procurement Canada was selected as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers for 2017? We invite you to join an organization that is committed to ensuring an inclusive workplace and respect for all.

Intent of the process

The position being filled will be located in the PSPC office in Sydney, NS. Working remotely would not be an option for this position.

This process will be used to establish a pool of candidates that may be used to staff similar positions at an identical or equivalent group and level with various linguistic requirements and various security profiles within Public Services and Procurement Canada in the Atlantic Region.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 3 references.

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

Education
Graduation with a diploma or certificate from a recognized post-secondary institution in a related field or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience

Degree equivalency

Experience in records management, care and control in various media (manual and electronic).

Experience of search and retrieval techniques related to historic land use.

Experience in various aspects of real property transactions.

Experience in performing real property title searches.

Experience in researching historic land uses and providing detailed report of findings.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge
Knowledge of records management practices.
Knowledge of basic principles associated with life-cycle management.
Knowledge of real property legal terminology.

Core Competencies
Client Service Orientation Level 1
Working effectively with others
Thinks things through
Shows initiative and action oriented
Demonstrates integrity and respect

Personal Suitability: Dependability

Abilities
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to work independently, with little supervision.
Ability to perform duties under time pressures, changing priorities and disruptions.

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

Asset Qualifications
Training in records management.
Training in Access to Information and Privacy Acts (ATIP).
Training in property title searches.

Conditions of employment

Conditions of Employment
Possession of a valid driver’s license as position may be required to travel to various locations across the whole of Cape Breton Island or the mobility attached to it.
Security Clearance: Reliability Status
Adherence to the PSPC Code of Conduct

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

• Please provide concrete examples and thorough information regarding your education and experience. You must be specific and provide concrete examples/details for each Experience element, as applications will be screened only on the information provided.
• Do not assume that the screening board has any previous knowledge of your background, qualifications, or work history.
• Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
• All job applications must be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System. The following are some of the benefits associated with applying on-line:
- Applicants can create a profile and a resume that can be used when applying for other processes without having to recreate a new application each time.
- Applicants can modify their application/resume at any time BEFORE the closing date indicated on the job advertisement.
- Applicants can verify the status of their applications, at any time.
- Applicants can be notified electronically of tests or interviews and results.
- For some jobs, applicants will find important information, namely the job questionnaire and a complete statement of merit criteria that are only available when applying on-line.
• Applicants must meet and maintain the conditions of employment throughout their employment.
• A written exam may be administered. A simulation may be administered. An interview will be conducted. Reference check may be sought.
• Random selection may be applied for this selection process.

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.