Executive Assistant to the Regional Director

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

Work environment

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.

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!

Are you looking to gain new experiences and develop various skills? Would you like to work in an environment that is stimulating and focused on client service excellence? Then, look no further, we have a job for you!

PSPC plays a meaningful role in the daily operations of the Government of Canada by providing innovative common services such as real estate and building management, purchasing, banking, pay, pensions and translation to other government departments, agencies and boards. Our Ontario Region office has embraced GC Workplace! We work in a paper lite environment which creates flexibility, encourages collaboration and the use of technology to help us work smarter.

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Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to establish a pool of qualified candidates. The results of this process may be used to staff identical or similar positions of various tenures and various locations in Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC).

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)

A secondary school diploma or a satisfactory score on the approved Public Services Commission test (GIT-320).

Degree equivalency

Experience in preparing reports electronically.

Experience in performing administrative duties in at least two of the following areas: contracting, making travel arrangements, human resources, budget, hospitability, or managing schedules.

Ability to use reasoning skills to solve problems (UIT)

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

Completion of two years of post-secondary education in a business administrative field.

Degree equivalency

Experience in using a financial system such as SAP or Oracle Financial System.

Experience in organizing events.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Dependability
Judgement
Client Service – Level 1
Values and Ethics
Showing initiative and being action oriented
Thinking things through
Oral communication
Written communication

Ability to use reasoning skills to solve problems (GCT2)

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Tests

Applicants must successfully write General Competency Test - Level 2 (GCT2).

PSEE - Test of Reasoning UIT

Applicants must complete the Public Service Entrance Exam: Test of Reasoning Unsupervised Internet Test (UIT) as part of the screening for this selection process. This test assesses reasoning and problem solving ability. You will have 90 minutes to complete the test. You must complete the test before you submit your application for this position.

For more information, please consult: Public Service Entrance Exam - Test of Reasoning Unsupervised Internet Test

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

The GCT2 will be administered:
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/staffing-assessment-tools-resources/human-resources-specialists-hiring-managers/human-resources-toolbox/personnel-psychology-centre/consultation-test-services/public-service-commission-tests/general-competency-test-level-2-gct2.html

Top down selection may be used in the determination of the candidates who will be invited to the next assessment step in this process.

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.

You must be prepared to provide the original, or a certified copy, of your educational credentials.

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.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; only candidates successful in the screening process will be contacted.

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.