CR-04 - Various Positions (Anticipatory)

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

Screening questions must be completed. Candidates must clearly demonstrate in the questionnaire how they meet the screening qualifications (Education and Experience) listed in the Essential Qualifications. Candidates must use each of the factors and demonstrate in clear and precise detail how they meet the qualifications required and citing concrete examples. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the qualification is met or to provide a list of current or past responsibilities. A point form or “copy and paste” from you resume will not be accepted. Resumes will be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the Screening Questionnaire.

FAILURE TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE APPLICATION CONSISTING OF BOTH A SCREENING QUESTIONNAIRE AND A RESUME WILL RESULT IN YOUR APPLICATION BEING REJECTED.

Work environment

Do you want to be part of a dynamic organization that promotes a continuous learning environment; provides interesting and challenging developmental opportunities?

The Canada Border Services Agency is looking for talented candidates to fill various positions at the CR-04 group and level.

The Canada Border Services Agency is Canada's second largest law enforcement organization, working 24/7 to protect Canada's borders by preventing high-risk people and goods from crossing into Canada while facilitating legitimate trade and travel, with over 15,000 employees working across Canada.

With many offices and service locations, the Canada Border Services Agency, Northern Ontario Region has the right position for you.

Intent of the process

A pool of candidates may be created to staff similar positions within the Northern Ontario Region at CBSA.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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

EDUCATION:
Successful completion of two years of secondary school or employer-approved alternatives (see Note 1).

Notes:
1. The employer-approved alternatives to two years of secondary school are:
o A satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to two years of secondary school; or
o An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
Candidates who meet either of the following criteria must be accepted as meeting the two years of secondary school requirement:
a. Candidates who have achieved a satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to two years of secondary school; or
b. Candidates who have been appointed or deployed for an indeterminate period to a position in the CR classification.
The opportunity to be assessed by at least one of the two employer-approved alternatives must be offered to candidates who have not previously met the two years of secondary school requirement.
2. Merely proofreading one's own typing work to ensure accurate copy is not sufficient to warrant the use of a grammar spelling and punctuation qualification.
3. The Public Service Commission Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test (GSPAT) or a review of the candidates' experience must be used to assess proficiency in the correction of errors in grammar, spelling and punctuation.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
• Experience in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook);
• Experience in performing administrative duties in an office environment;
• Experience in maintaining paper or electronic files.

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

Various language requirements
English Essential, Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

• Oral communication;
• Written communication;
• Ability to set priorities and to organize workload;
• Interpersonal Skills;
• Dependability;
• Ability to Work in a Team;
• Judgment;
• Initiative.

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

• Experience in using Corporate Administrative System (CAS) software;
• Experience in performing functions which include handling correspondence, making travel arrangements and processing time sheets;

In support of achieving a diversified workforce and to address under-representation of Employment Equity groups, consideration may be given to qualified candidates self-identifying as belonging to one or more of the following Employment Equity groups: Women, Aboriginal peoples, Persons with a Disability or Visible Minorities.

Placement of CBSA employees affected by Workforce Adjustment.

Conditions of employment

• Reliability Status security clearance;
• Willingness and ability to obtain a Secret level security clearance, if required;
• Willingness and ability to work overtime if required;
• Willingness and ability to travel, with advance notice.

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

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

Candidates must meet the Essential Qualifications to be appointed to a position.

Acknowledgement of receipt of applications will not be sent; candidates will be contacted once the screening process is completed.

You will have to provide proof of your education credentials.

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.

Communication for the process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate information is provided and updates as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

Failure to respond to communications may be construed as a withdrawal from the process.

Please note that only applications received directly via www.jobs.gc.ca will be accepted.

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.