Assistant Director, Political Financing and Audit

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

The Senior Managerial Simulation Exercise (861) may be administered.

Work environment

The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer, commonly known as Elections Canada, is an independent, non-partisan agency that reports directly to Parliament. Its mandate includes operational responsibilities, for example, being prepared to conduct a federal general election, as well as regulatory responsibilities, such as administering the political financing provisions of the Canada Elections Act.

The Political Financing and Audit Directorate is looking for a leader to manage a team of auditors seeking to ensure compliance.
Are you interested?

• Do you want a fulfilling career with an organization that plays a key role in democracy?
• Are you passionate about the organization’s mandate, and do you want to contribute to the next general election?

Intent of the process

The intent of the process is to staff one permanent position with the following language profile: Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB and one two-year term position with the following language requirement: English or French essential.
In addition, pools of fully qualified candidates could be established to staff similar positions at Elections Canada with a variety of profiles and/or language requirements and of various durations depending on the requirements of the position.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 4 references.

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

EDUCATION:
A diploma or degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with a specialization in accounting, finance, business administration, commerce or economics AND experience related to positions in the Financial Management group

OR

Eligibility for a recognized professional accounting designation (CPA, CA, CMA or CGA)

Note: Eligibility for a recognized professional accounting designation means that the candidate has met all academic and occupational requirements with respect to diplomas or degrees, examinations, experience, etc., without having to have obtained or maintained actual registration, certification or membership in a professional association.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
-Recent* and significant** experience in managing human resources;
-Recent* and significant** experience in leading a team through all phases (planning, conduct, reporting) of audit engagements or financial operations (accounting operations, internal controls, quality assurance, oversight);
-Significant** experience in leading briefings and providing advice to senior management***;
-Experience in writing and reviewing written materials for senior management*** that provides advice and recommendations such as but not limited to briefing notes, presentations, and reports.

*Recent experience is defined as experience acquired within the last five (5) years.
**Significant experience is defined as experience associated with having performed a wide range of activities over a period of at least three (3) years.
***Senior management is defined as an employee classified in an executive group or level (EX 01, director or equivalent) or higher.

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

EXPERIENCES:
-Experience in leadership and change management;
-Experience in building and maintaining positive relationships with key stakeholders.

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

Various language requirements
Various language requirements/profiles (one position French or English essential and one position bilingual imperative BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES:
-Uphold integrity and respect;
-Mobilize people;
-Create a vision and a strategy;
-Promote innovation and guide change;
-Achieve results;
-Collaborate with partners and stakeholders.

ABILITIES:
-Ability to communicate effectively in writing;
-Ability to communicate effectively orally.

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

EDUCATION:
-Possess a relevant accounting designation (CA, CMA, CGA or CIA).

Degree equivalency

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

-Willingness and ability to work overtime, often on short notice
-Consent to observe strict political impartiality and neutrality for the duration of employment

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 organization will accept only online applications. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS). Following are some of the benefits associated with applying online:

. Applicants can create a profile and a resumé that can be used when applying for other positions without having to recreate a new application each time.
. Applicants can modify their application/resumé at any time BEFORE the closing date indicated in the job advertisement.
. Applicants can verify the status of their applications at any time.
. Applicants can be notified electronically of tests or interviews and results.
. For some jobs, applicants will find important information, namely, the job questionnaire and a complete statement of merit criteria that are only available when applying online.

To submit an application online, please click on the button “Apply Now” below.

Persons with a disability preventing them from applying online should contact us at 1 800 645 5605.

Your resumé must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements.

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If you are contacted in relation to a job opportunity or test, you should advise the Public Service Commission or departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Candidates whose applications are retained for further consideration may be required to travel to attend an interview or the administration of a test. Candidates from outside the federal public service will be required to pay for their own travel and relocation expenses.

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.