Administrative Assistant

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

Work environment

Who’s CED?

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) offers guidance to Quebec businesses and regions toward the economy of tomorrow. CED focuses its interventions on SMEs and non-profit economic organizations by building on innovation and inclusive growth, targeting projects with significant economic benefits, and acting as a facilitator in bringing together the right partners for a given project.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff the following positions:

1 position in Rimouski: To be determined
1 position in Quebec: Permanent
1 position in Quebec: Term

Positions to be filled: 3

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 (DES) or an acceptable combination of training, education and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
-Experience in client service functions
-Experience in administrative support functions (example: management, development, coordination and/or delivery of a series of activities and schedules for a manager or an executive and their team of employees)
-*Significant experience in the use of Microsoft Office such as Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint

*Significant experience refers to having performed the required function regularly (daily or weekly) for a minimum period of 2 years.

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
-Willingness to occasionally work overtime on short notice

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

Various language requirements
For the position in Rimouski: French essential
For the positions in Quebec City: Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES AND SKILLS:
-Ability to communicate effectively orally
-Demonstrate thoroughness
-Demonstrate integrity and respect
-Teamwork
-Work under pressure

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

EDUCATION:
Post-secondary education in the field of office automation or any other field related to the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
-Experience in administering a budget (example: data entry, generating reports and conducting basic analysis)
-Experience in human resources functions
-Experience in database functions

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security 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.