Administrative Officer - Co-Pro

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Assessment accommodation

Work environment

GCworkplace is transforming the experience of working for the Government of Canada (GC). Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) is leading this transformation initiative to create modern workplaces that will support the Blueprint 2020 vision of a world-class public service equipped to serve Canada and Canadians now and into the future. In addition to supporting client departments in undertaking their workplace modernization projects, PSPC is piloting GCcoworking. GCcoworking is a project that aims to offer shared general purpose office space for GC employees in the National Capital Area (NCA) and in each national region.

So, what is GCcoworking?

• GCcoworking is establishing Government of Canada coworking sites in each node of the NCA and one per national region.
• We are creating common GC workplaces where GC employees may work as an alternative to their homes or to their usual central workplace locations, or as a touchdown point between meetings.
• GCcoworking locations are accessible GC workplaces which meet the security, workplace safety, ergonomic and telecommunication requirements of employees and programs for enhanced employee flexibility and mobility.
• GCcoworking locations are spaces where employees will form connections which may lead to new partnerships and new ideas.

What is the position?

We are looking for individuals who can inspire and motivate GCcoworking users, drive collaboration and build a sense of community. An on-site host, the coPro (Coworking Professional), will play a key role in the success of GCcoworking. The coPro will assist site users with administrative requests, will provide regular reports to management, will host events and will monitor the site to ensure it is being used to its fullest potential, among other duties.

The coPro:

•Is an ambassador of the GCworkplace vision
•Provides on-site communications
•Reports on utilization
•Reports on user's experience
•Is technical support
•Is a health and safety officer and a first-aider

Intent of the process

A pool of partially qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff other positions within the Department of Public Services and Procurement Canada.

8 positions across Canada will be filled:
2 NCR
2 VANCOUVER
2 LAVAL
2 DARTMOUTH

Positions to be filled: 8

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

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STEP 1: Do you have what it takes?
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***IMPORTANT*** You must clearly demonstrate in your answers to the screening questions how you meet the education and experience criteria. You must clearly demonstrate where, when and how you have acquired each qualification by giving examples. Failure to provide the above information may result in your application being rejected. Please note that the candidates will be assessed on their ability to communicate effectively in writing using the answers to the screening questions.

EDUCATION:

-A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training, and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

-Experience in providing administrative support services
-Significant experience (approximately 2 years) in providing client service
-Experience using Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)

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

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STEP 2: We would like to know more about you!
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ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:

-Valid First Aid / CPR Certification

-Experience in overseeing and following up on security procedures
-Experience in planning events or meetings
-Experience in preparing various type of reports
-Experience in providing guidance to clients

Degree equivalency

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

-Be willing and able to render First Aid, if necessary

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

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STEP 3: Show us what you got! These criteria will be assessed later in the process. Any interviews outside of the NCR will take place by videoconference,
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COMPETENCY:

-Client Service Competency - Level 1
- Effective Interpersonal Relationship

ABILITIES:

-Ability to communicate effectively orally
-Ability to communicate effectively in writing
-Ability to manage priorities and work under pressure

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES:

-Judgment
-Reliability
-Demonstrate initiative and be action-oriented

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Be willing and able to work flexible hour during the normal workday (between 7AM and 6PM);

Be willing and able to work overtime, sometimes on short notice.

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

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE. Application received by email will NOT be accepted. If you are a person with disability preventing you from applying on-line, you can contact 1-800-645-5605.

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!

Our intention is to communicate with candidates via email. Candidates who apply on this inventory 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. It is your responsibility to check both your jobs.gc.ca account and e-mail account regularly to ensure that you do not miss out on any opportunities. Failure to respond in the appropriate timeframe may result in not being referred to the hiring manager. Make sure to check your junk mail.

You must be prepared to provide proof of citizenship and proof of education.
Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca

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.