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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

For a third year, Public Services and Procurement Canada has been selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. We invite you to join an organization that is committed to ensuring an inclusive workplace and respect for all!

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We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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We will only accept on-line applications received via the jobs.gc.ca site. To submit an application on-line, please select the button "Apply Online" below.
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All information collected during the selection process, from the time the application is submitted to the end of the process, may be used to assess candidates.
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The selection committee could use different methods to manage the volume of candidates. Also, various evaluation tools will be used.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION CONCERNING THE EVALUATION

Supervised exams of the Public Service Commission will be administered to successful candidates following the evaluation of their resume. Please note that these supervised exams can only be administered in the following cities: Gatineau, Montreal, Toronto, Halifax, Québec and Vancouver. If you are invited, you will have to be able to present yourself to these evaluation at one of the places mentioned, otherwise your application will no longer be considered. Please note that applicants will not be reimbursed by the Department for travel expenses related to the evaluation process; however, the Department is committed to minimizing the costs to candidates who will participate in the assessment process.

Work environment

As an organization, PSPC strives to give all its employees opportunities to achieve organizational, professional and personal goals in a respectful and inclusive workplace, mobilized and supported by leadership at all levels. For more information on PSPC's People Management Philosophy and Our Commitments please see the following link: http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/apropos-about/pe-pc-eng.html.

The Finance and Administration Branch provides financial, corporate accommodation, material management and procurement services on a regional and national basis for Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC). As the engine that powers the Government of Canada, PSPC supports the daily operations of nearly 106 federal departments and agencies. We provide innovative common services to government and help departments focus on what they do best, serving Canadians.

We offer a dynamic work environment that values teamwork and innovation. We guide our actions towards respecting the Department's values by demonstrating leadership, respect, integrity and excellence.
If your goal is to build a challenging career for yourself, our team is for you. We offer professional development and advancement to match your ambitions. Several areas of administration and finance are to be explored and flexible work arrangements are available.
Careers available in the following areas:

- Accounting and controls;
- Financial management;
- Cost-based management;
- Financial planning and reporting;
- Policies and procedures;
- Financial systems.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates will be established from this process to staff positions within the Public Service and Procurement Canada with varying duration (indeterminate, term, part-time or casual appointments), and various language requirements.

Casual employment: Casual workers are hired for specified periods that may not exceed 90 working days in one calendar year, in a department or in an agency to which the Public Service Commission (PSC) has exclusive authority to make appointments.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

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 a post-secondary program with specialization in accounting, finance, business administration, commerce or economics; OR
• Possession of the Government of Canada Financial Management Certificate.

***If you studied outside of Canada, you must provide an equivalency. See the link below.

Degree equivalency

Experience

EX1. Recent ** experience* in providing customer service

EX2: Recent** experience* in preparing reports (including activities such as extracting, compiling and analyzing information) OR, in Financial Operations.

*For the purposes of this selection process “Experience” is defined as the experience normally associated with performing the activity for at least twelve (12) months

**For the purposes of this selection process “Recent” is defined as experience having normally been acquired within the last five (5) years

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

Asset - Education

A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in accounting, finance, business administration, commerce or economics.

Possess a recognized professional Accounting Designation (i.e. CA, CMA, CGA, or CPA).

Degree equivalency

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

Various language requirements
**Note that in the Quebec region (Montreal) and in the National Capital Region (Ottawa-Gatineau), the majority of the positions are bilingual BBB-BBB.
In the Pacific region, the majority of the positions are unilingual English and, in the Quebec region (Quebec) , the majority of the positions are unilingual French.

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

CO1. Client Service Competency - Level 1 (http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/sc-cs/csc-eng.html)
CO2. Ability to communicate effectively orally.
CO3. Ability to communicate effectively by writing.
CO4. Detail oriented
CO5. Action-oriented
CO6. Ability to use reasoning skills to solve problems

Personal Suitability

PS1. Reliability
PS2. Effective Interpersonal Relationships
PS3. Adaptability
PS4. Demonstrating integrity and respect
PS5. Engagement

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

Asset Qualification - Experience

EA1 : Accounting transactions (e.g. accounts payable or receivable, bookkeeping, etc.)
EA2 : Financial policies
EA3 : Financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting
EA4 : Financial analysis,
EA5 : Provision of advice and recommendations

Operational Requirements

May vary according to the positions to be filled.

Conditions of employment

Conditions of Employment

- Various security levels

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

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.