Reference Number
FIN19J-021260-000034
Selection Process Number
2019-FIN-ENV-BA-31007
Organization
Department of Finance Canada
Year
2019-2020
Days Open
91
Classification
IS02
City
Ottawa
Type
External
Total
75
Employment Equity
53
(70.7%)
Screened out
16
(21.3%)
Screened in
59
(78.7%)
Employment Equity 70.7% 53
Screened Out 21.3% 16
Screened In 78.7% 59
Women 61.3% 46
Visible minority 21.3% 16
Indigenous 0% 0
People with disabilities 6.7% 5
English 53.3% 40
French 46.7% 35
Citizens 93.3% 70
Permanent Residents 0% 0
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.
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.
***FOR THIS PROCESS/INVENTORY***
You must submit a complete application, consisting of screening questions which clearly demonstrate how you meet the screening criteria (education and experience) and a résumé. The screening questions will be used as the primary tool in the screening process and the résumé will only be used to substantiate the information provided.
In your response to the screening questions, you will be required to provide concrete examples such as details of tasks, projects, or accomplishments demonstrating how the experience was acquired. If you do not fully complete the screening questions as instructed, your application will not be further considered when doing extractions.
The first extraction is expected to occur two weeks after posting. In addition, extractions from this inventory is expected to occur throughout and after the advertisement period. If extracted, candidates will only be assessed once.
Any assessment method that is considered appropriate to determine whether a person meets the qualifications (other than education and experience) referred to in the statement of merit may be used, such as a review of past performance and accomplishments, examinations, interviews and reference checks.
The Consultations and Communications Branch is seeking highly motivated and energetic writers to join their team. We support skill development, innovative thinking and positive leadership. We work in a team setting where creativity and collaboration is valued. If you are looking for an opportunity to build relationships and grow your skills, consider joining our team!
The purpose of this process is to establish an inventory of candidates for extraction and further assessment to staff current and future IS-02 vacancies within the Departmental Correspondence Unit of the Consultations and Communications Branch of the Department of Finance Canada.
Selection decisions may be made on the basis of one or more of the following considerations:
• Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team;
• Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience;
• Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications.
Positions to be filled: 2
Your résumé.
Graduation with a degree (bachelor's) from a recognized post-secondary institution.
Significant* experience writing and formatting communication products in English and French (correspondence, strategic communication plans, press releases, etc.) using word processing software.
Significant* experience editing, correcting and performing quality control of written documents in English and French.
*Significant will be evaluated in terms of the amount, complexity, and diversity of work handled and of experience which would normally be acquired over a period of approximately two (2) years in a supervised professional work environment where these are primary tasks.
***ONE OR MORE OF THE BELOW QUALIFICATION MAY BE APPLIED WHEN EXTRACTING AND SCREENING CANDIDATES. THEREFORE, YOU WILL BE ASKED TO RESPOND TO SCREENING QUESTIONS.***
Asset Education:
Graduation with a degree (bachelor's) from a recognized post-secondary institution with a specialization in translation or linguistics..
Asset Experience:
Experience writing and formatting communication products in English and French (correspondence, strategic communication plans, press releases, etc.) using word processing software within the Public Service.
Experience editing, correcting and performing quality control of written documents in English and French within the Public Service.
Experience in writing and editing correspondence for a Minister or for senior officials (e.g. Deputy Minister, Assistant Deputy Minister or Director General).
Experience with document management software, for example WebCIMS.
Bilingual - Imperative (CCC/CCC)
Information on language requirements
Ability to write, proofread and edit communication material using appropriate writing techniques and styles.
Ability to communicate accurately and effectively in writing.
Ability to understand and analyze information.
Ability to manage several priorities while meeting tight timelines.
Attention to details
Team work
Focus on results and responsibilities
Effective interpersonal skills
Dependability
Judgement
Autonomy
Operational Requirement:
Willing and able to work overtime on short notice.
Secret security clearance
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
Only on-line applications through the Public Service Resourcing System will be accepted. To submit an application on-line, please click on the button "Apply Online". Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.
For this selection process, email is the most effective way to communicate with you and for you to be invited for evaluations. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. The email address provided may also be used in the administration of online exams. Candidates who apply to selection processes should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). Therefore, it is your responsibility to verify your email and/or PSRS account on a regular basis regarding this selection process.
Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent.
Please note that candidates (including employees of the Public Service) will not be considered to be in travel status or on government business and that travel costs will not be reimbursed. Consequently, candidates will be responsible for travel costs.
Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.
You must provide proof of your education credentials, upon request.
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.
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.