Compliance Auditor (Anticipatory) - Amendment to closing date

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Work environment

Are you looking for a work environment where your knowledge, ideas, and professional opinions are valued? Do you want to be part of a collaborative, supportive team? Apply!

The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) is a federal department responsible to ensure the integrity and marketability of grain for the domestic and international grain trade, from producer to global customer.

The CGC is a significant part of Canada’s dynamic and diverse agricultural sector. We regulate grain handling in Canada, set grain standards and conduct research on grain. At the CGC, we strive to live our values of excellence, integrity, respect and accountability. We promote work-life balance. We have an Employee and Family Assistance program to support you and your family.

During the work day, you can take advantage of walking clubs and ad-hoc fitness classes onsite. We also have an arrangement with GoodLife Fitness for discounted memberships. Our headquarters are located in the heart of downtown Winnipeg. On your breaks, you will be able to explore the great restaurants and shops situated in the historic Exchange District or enjoy nature at the Forks and the Waterfront.

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:
• Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in accounting and auditing, business administration, commerce, finance or some other specialty relevant to the position.

Occupational Certification:
• Completion of a recognized professional accounting designation (CPA).

Degree equivalency

Experience:
• Recent* and significant** experience in the planning, execution and reporting of audits.
• Experience in performing financial reviews.
• Recent* and significant** experience in using word processing and spreadsheet software such as Microsoft Word and Excel.

* Recent is defined as within the last 5 years.
** Significant is defined as 2 or more years in duration.

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

Education:
• Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in accounting and auditing.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
• Experience in performing financial reviews and audits of grain company operations.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
• Knowledge of the Canada Grain Act and Regulations and Orders.
• Knowledge of the theory and application of audit techniques, including the analysis and evaluation of internal controls.
• Knowledge of the Canadian Grain Commission and its services.

Behavioural Competencies:
• Effective interactive communication
• Demonstrating integrity and respect
• Thinking things through
• Working effectively with others
• Showing initiative and being action oriented

Abilities:
• Ability to plan, execute and report on audits and/or other similar projects.
• Ability to review and analyze financial information.
• Ability to use word processing and spreadsheet software such as Microsoft Word and Excel.

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

Knowledge:
• Knowledge of the Canadian grain industry

Organizational Needs:
• In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following employment equity groups: aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability, visible minorities and women. http://jobs-emplois.gc.ca/centres/definitions-eng.htm

Operational Requirements:
• Willingness and ability to work overtime, as required.
• Adherence to CGC safety standards and procedures.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

• Accounting designation must be maintained up-to-date and in good standing.
• Must have a valid driver’s license or personal mobility in the time and manner normally associated with possession and use of a driver’s license.
• Must have a valid passport.
• Availability and willingness to undergo job-related training.
• Availability and willingness to travel within North America.

Note: Candidates must meet all of the Conditions of Employment at the time of appointment and must continue to meet these during the period of appointment.

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 ASSET qualification(s) may be used for screening of applications. If you meet these asset qualifications(s), PLEASE CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE IN WRITING HOW YOU MEET THEM. Provide examples and describe the work/duties you have performed. Failure to do so may result in your application not being considered further during the screening process.

It is recommended that you describe the experience examples in specific terms, providing sufficient details so that the Assessment Board can clearly understand. Describe the situation/task, the action you took, what you accomplished and/or what you learned. Lack of EXAMPLES and DETAILS WILL result in your application being rejected as the Assessment Board will have insufficient information to determine if the requirement is met.

A cover letter will not be required as the screening questions will be used for screening purposes.

Candidates invited to an interview will be required to bring proof of their education credentials, in the form of a diploma or official transcript (original documents only).

In order to manage the number of applications in the selection process, management may use top-down consideration of scores at various steps in the process, to determine the number of candidates who will be further considered in the process.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

Candidates from outside the federal public service may be required to pay for their own travel.

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.