Account Officer

Update: Amendment to closing date

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

Duties

By working with the ACOA Team, you can:

• Gain valuable experience in program management
• Work in a grants and contributions environment
• Accomplish work that allows you to use your writing, analytical, interpersonal, organizational and leadership skills
• Work with stakeholders across Atlantic Canada
• Collaborate with other federal departments, as well as provincial and territorial governments

Working with managers and senior program officers, you will contribute to the implementation, delivery and support of programs through the following tasks:
• Develop working relationships with various program stakeholders to support project implementation
• Support the tracking and evaluation of grant and contribution proposals and applications as well as prepare reports, as required/needed
• Support the development of briefing materials (e.g. notes, presentations, spreadsheets, etc.) for senior management
• Help with the development and/or production of reports, as identified in the program-reporting framework
• Produce related documentation associated with program communications activities.

Work environment

Are you looking for opportunities in a dynamic environment where employees enjoy their work, have opportunity to grow and can gain valuable knowledge and experience in a regional program environment?

The Atlantic Canada Opportunity Agency (ACOA) works to create opportunities for economic growth in Atlantic Canada by helping businesses become more competitive, innovative and productive, by working with diverse communities to develop and diversify local economies, and by championing the strengths of Atlantic Canada. Together, with Atlantic Canadians, we are building a stronger economy.

Intent of the process

ANTICIPATORY: This process will establish a pool of qualified candidates to staff identical or similar positions for various tenures including indeterminate, if this or another position should become vacant.

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:
Graduation with a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or eligibility for membership in a professional accounting association (CGA, CMA, CPA or CA)

OR

An acceptable combination of education, training and experience

Degree equivalency

Experience:
• Experience in gathering and analyzing information, preparing reports or documents for other users
• Experience in providing or presenting information verbally to others
• Experience in working collaboratively with others on projects or activities

* Experience is defined as engagement in the performance of these duties normally associated with a minimum period of two years

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

Education:
Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in one of the following: Commerce, Business/Public Administration, Economics or Accounting

Degree equivalency

Experience:
• Experience in the delivery of economic development programs and services.
• Experience in working in a partnership role with officials from other federal departments, provincial/municipal governments, private sector or non-government organizations.

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

Bilingual - Imperative
Bilingual Imperative: BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC

Information on language requirements

Competencies
• Teamwork
• Client Focus
• Analytical Thinking
• Creativity and Innovation
• Oral and Written Communication

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

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
In support of achieving a represented workforce, current or future organizational needs may require consideration of candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: women, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and Aboriginal peoples.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Willingness to travel, as required
• Willingness to work outside working hours with minimal notice
• Must have a valid driver's license or personal mobility to the extent normally associated with the possession of a driver's license

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security 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

GUIDELINES ON HOW TO COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION

You must submit your application through the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS). To submit your application, please select the link “Apply Online” shown above.

HOW TO STRUCTURE
You must answer the screening questions by clearly demonstrating how you meet each of the screening criteria (i.e. education, essential experiences and any asset experiences that apply). For further consideration, you must meet all the essential qualifications.

CONTENT
You must provide concrete and detailed examples. We encourage you to describe in detail when, where and how you gained the experiences. As an example, this could include a description of context, degree of complexity of the problem/task, actions undertaken and outcomes. The screening board will not make any assumptions about your experience. It is not sufficient to say that you have the required qualifications or to list your current duties.

Your résumé may be a secondary source to confirm the experience described in the screening questions. If an application does not clearly demonstrate how you meet the screening criteria, no further consideration will follow. Solicitation of incomplete or possible missing information will not occur.

PROOF OF EDUCATION
Proof of education credentials are required at the time of assessment. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca

ASSESSMENT
• May seek reference checks
• May administer an interview
• May administer a written examination
• Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.
• Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of a specific position
• Assignments or acting appointments are a temporary resourcing option. The approval of your substantive supervisor will be required before making an offer

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Please indicate your preferred official language in your application.
All written and verbal communication obtained throughout the selection process may be used to evaluate the candidate.

TOP DOWN APPROACH
The level, breadth or degree of qualifications achieved in one or more qualifications may form the basis of selection decisions (e.g. a candidate that has scored highest on a specific qualification or combination of qualifications). This could result in an invitation to the next phase of assessment for the top ranking applicants only.

A random selection process to identify applicants for further assessment may occur.

The screening stage may also apply asset criteria and/or organizational needs.

COMMUNICATIONS
Our intention is to communicate with candidates via email. Candidates who apply on this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and to make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is the candidate's responsibility to provide any changes to their personal information to the contact indicated on this job advertisement.

ACCOMODATION
We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need accommodation during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact us as soon as possible at .

IDENTIFICATION
If you are an employee of the public service, we request that you clearly identify your substantive group and level as well as your employment status on your résumé and/or application form. In addition, please ensure that your Personal Record Identifier (PRI) or Service Number is included in your résumé and/or application form.

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.