Executive Assistant

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Assessment accommodation

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff one position on an indeterminate basis

In the event that an employee of the public service is qualified through this process, and there is a temporary need, he/she may be considered for acting or assignment / secondment opportunities. The approval of his/her substantive supervisor will be required before acting/assignment/secondment is offered.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

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

Degree equivalency

Experience:
- Experience in providing administrative support services.
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (such as Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).

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

Asset Qualification - Education:
- Successful completion of two years of a post-secondary program with specialization in business administration or another field relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

Asset Qualifications - Experience:
- Experience in managing the office of an executive or equivalent (such as: managing the calendar; taking minutes, managing a Bring Forward (BF) system for tracking planning and scheduling meetings, making travel arrangements and preparing travel claims).
- Experience using a correspondence tracking system.
- Experience in providing administrative financial support.
- Experience using Government of Canada applications and systems such as Peoplesoft, SAP, HRG online, or GCDocs.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
- Knowledge of the Public Prosecution Service of Canada and its mandate.

Abilities/skills and Personal Suitabilities:
- Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work.
- Ability to identify issues, analyze and make recommendations.
- Demonstrating integrity and respect
- Thinking things through
- Working effectively with others
- Showing initiative and being action oriented
- Autonomy
- Communication

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

Asset Qualification - Ability:
- Ability using Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.

Organizational Needs:
The organization is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative workforce. Qualified applicants who self-declare as members of a visible minority group, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and/or women may be selected for appointment to fulfill organizational needs.

Operational Requirement:
- Willingness and ability to work overtime when required.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Medical 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

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.