Various Positions (Elections Contributions and Expenses or Finance)

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

In this selection process, there are five (5) streams:

STREAM 1 – FINANCIAL AUDIT
STREAM 2 – BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE
STREAM 3 – QUALITY ASSURANCE
STREAM 4 – FINANCIAL SYSTEMS
STREAM 5 – FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. 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

The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer, commonly known as Elections Canada, is an independent, non-partisan agency that reports directly to Parliament. Elections Canada has both operational responsibilities such as being prepared to conduct a federal general election and regulatory responsibilities, such as the administration of the political financing provisions of the Canada Elections Act.

In anticipation of the next general election, the Political Financing Branch and the Office of the Deputy Chief Financial Officer are seeking officers, auditors and analysts with a financial background.

Is this process right for you?
• Are you invested in developing your career and skills?
• Do you want to work for an agency that plays an essential role in democracy?
• Are you passionate about the agency’s mandate, and do you want to contribute to the next general election?

For more information on the agency, please visit the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer website (www.elections.ca).

Intent of the process

The intent of the process is to staff permanent positions and positions for a temporary period of 24 months with various language requirements (Either English or French essential or bilingual imperative BBB/BBB profiles).

In addition, pools of fully qualified candidates may be established to staff similar positions within Elections Canada with various language requirements and/or profiles and various tenures according to the position to be staffed.

Positions to be filled: At least five (5) permanent positions and two (2) positions for a temporary period of 24 months.

Positions to be filled: 7

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Education (FOR ALL STREAMS):

A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in accounting, finance, business administration, commerce or economics AND experience related to positions in the Financial Management Group OR eligibility for a recognized professional accounting designation (CPA, CA, CMA or CGA).

Note: The term «eligibility» for a recognized professional accounting design means that a candidate has met all academic and occupational requirements including those with respect to degrees, examinations, and experience without having to have obtained or maintained actual registration, certification or membership in a professional association.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

ALL STREAMS

Experience in analyzing and evaluating financial information.

Experience in providing guidance to internal or external clients.

STREAM 1 – FINANCIAL AUDIT

Recent* experience in conducting audits such as compliance, financial or internal audits.

STREAM 2 – BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE

Recent* experience in analyzing quantitative data, integrating information from numerous sources and verifying records and/or documents for accuracy and completeness.

Recent* experience in the use of statistical or data management tools to transform data into useable datasets, databases and other useable formats.

STREAM 3 – QUALITY ASSURANCE

Recent* experience in analyzing business processes and operating practices based on quality assurance principles.

STREAM 4 – FINANCIAL SYSTEMS

Recent* experience in the configuration, maintenance or testing of financial systems on various platforms.

STREAM 5 – FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

Recent* and significant** experience in extracting, compiling and analyzing financial information, preparing reports and making recommendations.

*Recent experience is defined as experience gained within the last five (5) years.
**Significant experience is defined as experience associated with having performed a range of related activities, which could normally be acquired over a minimal period two (2) years.

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

Various language requirements
(either English or French essential or bilingual imperative BBB/BBB profiles).

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:

ALL STREAMS

Knowledge of Microsoft Excel at an advanced level.

Abilities:

ALL STREAMS

Ability to apply Canadian legislation and related instruments (e.g., guidelines, interpretations and regulations).

Ability to formulate conclusions, options and/or recommendations.

Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines to achieve objectives.

Ability to effectively communicate in writing.

Ability to effectively communicate orally.

Personal suitability:

FOR ALL STREAMS

Analytical thinking.

Effective interpersonal skills.

Thoroughness.

Dependability.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

Education (FOR ALL STREAMS):

Possession of a relevant professional accreditation (CPA, CA, CMA, CGA or CIA).

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

STREAM 1 – FINANCIAL AUDIT

Significant** experience in conducting financial audits such as compliance, financial or internal audit.

STREAM 2 – BUSINESS INTELLLIGENCE

Experience in working with SAS Enterprise Guide.

STREAM 3 – QUALITY ASSURANCE

Significant** experience in conducting quality audits or assessments.

STREAM 4 – FINANCIAL SYSTEMS

Significant** experience in developing operational requirements used to develop, maintain and test financial systems.

STREAM 5 – FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

Experience in budgeting, costing and financial analysis in the federal government.

Experience in using financial management systems in the federal government.

Significant** experience in preparing and analyzing audited financial statements.

**Significant experience is defined as experience associated with having performed a range of related activities, which could normally be acquired over a minimal period two (2) years.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Availability and consent to work overtime often on short notice.

Consent to observe strict political impartiality and neutrality for the duration of employment.

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

A test may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

You must provide proof of your education credentials or occupational certification.

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

Please note that asset qualifications may be used at the screening stage or any stage during the process.

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 whose applications are retained for further consideration may be required to travel to attend an interview or the administration of a test. Candidates from outside the federal public service will be required to pay for their own travel and relocation expenses.

PLEASE NOTE: For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results, and sending invitations for written tests and interviews). Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

We will accept applications on-line only. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Services Resourcing System (PSRS).

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.