AS-01 Administrative Support - Various Positions

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.

Intent of the process

A pool of partially and/or fully qualified candidates may be established to staff similar or identical positions within Elections Canada and the Commissioner of Canada Elections with various tenures (indeterminate, various specified periods).

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)

Secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

*Recent and **significant experience in the use of Microsoft Office software Word and Excel.

*Recent experience in providing services to clients.

DEFINITIONS:

*Recent is defined as within the last twelve (12) months.

**Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of activities related to this task.

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

Experience in working in a call-centre or helpdesk environment.

Experience in coordinating meetings or planning events.

Experience in the completion of travel and/or hospitality claims.

Experience working with an electronic management information system.

Experience in providing financial support services.

Experience working in the field of records management.

Experience in preparing, verifying, editing and formatting of documents such as reports, briefing notes and correspondence.

Experience in providing administrative services and support.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to work within a team

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES
Excellence in client service
Attention to details
Judgment
Reliability

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Willingness and ability to work overtime on short notice.
Consent to observe strict political impartiality and neutrality for the duration of employment.
Availability and willingness to work shift work during a general election or a referendum.

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

A test may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

You must provide proof of your education credentials or occupational certification.

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

Please note that asset qualifications may be used at the screening stage or any stage during the 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.

PLEASE NOTE: For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results, and sending invitations for written tests and interviews). Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

We will accept applications on-line only. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Services Resourcing System (PSRS).

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.