Administrative Assistant

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

Applications will be accepted online only. Please apply online at www.canada.ca/government-jobs. If you have a disability that prevents you from applying on-line please contact the hiring manager as identified on this poster.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated 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). Candidates are strongly encouraged to check their email on a regular basis.

Work environment

Proud of our traditions and confident in meeting future challenges, we commit to preserve the peace, uphold the law and provide quality service in partnership with our communities while committing to provide a respectful and inclusive workplace for its employees.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff two permanent full time positions.

A qualified group of candidates may be identified and may be used to staff future vacancies (including similar positions, on a temporary or permanent basis, on a casual basis, at full or part time hours) for Yukon Headquarters in Whitehorse (M Division).

Should a CM be found qualified and selected for appointment, the appointment will not result in a change of status to another category for the member.

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)

EDUCATION:
Successful completion of two years of secondary school or an acceptable combination of education, training or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
Experience performing general clerical duties including records management (electronic and paper) and typing.
Experience using word processing software, such as MS Word for Windows.
Experience providing assistance to the general public and clients.
Experience in maintaining a database.

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

Experience in using the PROS (Police Reporting Occurrence System) database.
Experience working in a Records Management Unit.
Experience in providing operational or administrative support in a policing environment

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of general office practices and procedures

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Ability to deal effectively with challenging situations
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Ability to transcribe recorded statements in English

Effective Interpersonal Relationships
Dependability
Initiative
Thoroughness
Discretion
Judgement

Conditions of employment

Security Clearance: RCMP Enhanced Reliability Status. Various levels of security clearance: from Royal Canadian Mounted Police Reliability Status to Royal Canadian Mounted Police Top Secret

Some positions being staffed require willingness and ability to travel.

All positions being staffed require Isolated Post Medical Clearance

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

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 from outside the public service will be responsible for all travel costs associated with this selection process.

The successful applicant will have to obtain, as a minimum, an Enhanced Reliability Status. In some cases/positions, a Top Secret Security Clearance may also be required. The process also requires a Security/Reliability Interview, a field investigation in matters of Criminal Activities, credit/finances, education, employment, references, etc.

You MUST clearly demonstrate in writing how you meet the Essential Education, and Experience requirements. Provide examples and describe the work/duties you have performed. Failure to do so may result in your application not being considered further during the screening process.

If you do not fully complete the screening questions as instructed, you may be screened out. It is not acceptable to put “see resume” in the space provided to answer the questions.

Any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements, and organizational needs may be used for the screening of applications. If you meet these criteria, please clearly demonstrate how you meet them in writing. Provide examples and describe the work/duties you have performed. Failure to do so may result in your application not being considered further during the screening 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.