On Demand Casual Inventory

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

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

MEANING OF THE VARIOUS CLASSIFICATION GROUPS:

FI - Financial Management
PG - Purchasing and Supply
AS - Administrative Services
EC - Economics and Social Science Services

We’re renovating!
In the coming months, parts of Portage III complex will be temporarily vacated for extensive renovations. A number of employees will be moved to temporary office space locations in downtown Ottawa. As each phase of the project nears completion, employees will be moved back to the newly renovated Portage III complex.
The renewal of the Portage III complex is slated to create a world-class headquarters for PSPC. The modernized campus will feature the latest in greening solutions and will integrate a broad spectrum of design elements intended to improve employee wellness, and reflect a more modern way of working.
Approximately 20% of the positions in the Finance and Administration Branch will be temporarily located at L'Esplanade Laurier.

It is easy to respond to this offer. A series of questions will be asked. These questions will be used to determine the type of position(s) that best suits your qualifications. All the questions are answered with yes or no.

Please ensure that your work experience is clearly detailed in your résumé and
that you provide the following information:

1) Name of the company, department or organization where the experience was acquired.
2) Title of the position occupied and duration (month/year) for which you exercised the functions.
3) Specific details of tasks, projects or accomplishments demonstrating the experience was acquired.

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.

Intent of the process

An inventory for casual opportunities will be established from this process, which may be used to staff short-term opportunities within the Department in the National Capital Region.

These opportunities may require various language requirements, operational requirements, condition of employment and/or work locations.

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:

Qualification standards for the core public administration.

Link: https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/staffing/qualification-standards/core.html#toc2

Note: The qualification standards may vary according to the group and level.

Degree equivalency

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

EX 1. Supporting or delivering programs (e.g., evaluation, delivery, management, coordination).

EX 2. Management or relationship building with various stakeholders (e.g., federal, provincial, territorial, Aboriginal governments).

EX 3. Policy (e.g., research, analysis, development).

EX 4. Statistics (e.g., surveys, analyses, studies).

EX 5. Synthesize information and prepare reports.

EX 6. The implementation of legislative and regulatory changes.

EX 7. Audit and evaluation of communications for senior managers.

EX 8. Accounting transactions (e. g. accounts payable, accounts receivable, travel, acquisition cards).

EX 9. Financial planning and analysis (e.g., resource management, expenditure budget, forecasting, financial management advisor).

EX 10 . Financial planning and reporting.

EX 11. Accounting and financial controls.

EX 12. Financial systems.

EX 13. Contracting / Procurement.

EX 14. Property management.

EX 15. Office space management services.

EX 16. The provision of administrative support services in an office environment.

EX 17. Use of various software programs such as : Excel, Word, Outlook, Powerpoint.
*Creation and manipulation of pivot tables.

EX 18. Activity planning and calendar coordination (administrative).

EX 19. Project management.

EX 20. The interpretation and application of laws and regulations or Government of Canada policies, directives and guidelines.

EX 21. The implementation of internal controls over assets.

EX 22. The disposal of assets.

EX 23. The use of an integrated financial and materiel management system.

EX 24. Review and analysis of statements of work and evaluation criteria for the procurement of goods or services.

EX 25. Change and innovation management.

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

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

May vary according to the positions to be filled.

Conditions of employment

Various security level.

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

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS:

Q. Can I email you my résumé?
A. No, all job applications must be submitted using the public service jobs web site. No résumés will be accepted via email.

Q. I am currently in a pool of qualified candidates. Will I be considered for an appointment?
A. No, this inventory is only for casual opportunities.

Q. How do you conduct your searches from this inventory?
A. Searches are conducted based on your group/level of interest, and then your resume is reviewed to determine if you meet the experience.

Q. Will you use random selection when conducting your searches?
A. As a means to manage high volumes we may use random selection.

Q. Will an interview be conducted?
A. Yes, an interview will always be conducted. Since this is for casual opportunities and not for an appointment, the interview may be informal in nature and not based on specific merit criteria.

Q. Will you request references?
A. Yes, you should be ready to provide references from supervisors, clients and/or subordinates.

Q. Where are your offices located?
A. Our offices are in Ottawa and Gatineau.

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.