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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

Are you looking to join the Public Service? Here's a great opportunity!

To help us determine for which team you would be best suited for, you will be asked several screening questions through the application process. If you answer “yes” to any of the questions you must explain in 500 words or less in what capacity you gained this experience (job title, role, responsibilities, duties, timeframe, organization, etc.). Your CV must also demonstrate that experience. The board members reviewing your application must be able to clearly see that you meet the required qualifications. Failing to do so may result in your application being rejected.

NOTE: Although some employment opportunities may become available in Winnipeg, most will be in the National Capital Region.

Work environment

Come work for one of Canada’s most dynamic organizations with highly engaged and talented employees!

Our vision: An inclusive society where everyone is valued and respected. Our mission: To promote and protect human rights in Canada.

In addition to promoting, protecting, representing the public interest to advance human rights, and ensuring federal employers are compliant with employment equity principles, we are expanding on our mandate following the passing of the Pay Equity Act and the Accessible Canada Act: An Act to Ensure a Barrier-free Canada. These are exciting new times and you will want to be part of it!

We are located in downtown Ottawa, are part of the Core Public Administration and are subject to the Public Service Employment Act (PSEA). We are fortunate to have our own in-house compensation services, meaning you will have access to in-person Compensation Advisors.

Intent of the process

The intent of this selection process is to staff various administrative positions within the Commission.

This selection process may be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates, which could be used to staff similar or identical positions with various linguistic profiles and requirements, security profiles and/or tenures.

We may appoint candidates by applying one or more of the following criteria:
• Breadth, depth, type of specific asset experience;
• Matching individual experience assets or qualifications to the need of the Commission;
• Level of one of more competencies/qualifications.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

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

Degree equivalency

E1 Experience in providing administrative support services* in an office environment
E2 Experience managing the flow of correspondence (for example receiving, analyzing, processing and tracking correspondence, reports, electronic messages or other documents)

*Administrative support services such as: managing calendars/emails; writing agendas and minutes for meetings; scheduling and organizing meetings; making travel and hospitality arrangements/claims; ensuring the distribution, control and filing of documents/correspondence; and other related duties

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC, or other linguistic profiles, depending on the position to be staffed

Information on language requirements

C1 Demonstrating integrity and respect
C2 Thinking things through
C3 Working effectively with others
C4 Showing initiative and action-oriented

A1 Ability to use Microsoft Office software including Word and Excel
A2 Ability to create, edit and format documents
A3 Attention to detail
A4 Ability to communicate effectively in writing
A5 Ability to communicate effectively verbally

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

Diploma from a postsecondary institution in the legal support field

Degree equivalency

Note: Depending on the position being staffed, any of the qualifications below may be deemed as an essential “must have” or remain an asset qualification “nice to have”. Additional qualifications related to the position being staffed may be added where required.

E1 Experience arranging work related travel or processing of traveling expense claims
E2 Experience coordinating administrative activities in the office of an executive (director-level and above)
E3 Experience in data entry
E4 Experience in performing financial related tasks such as budget tracking or forecasting, acquisition card reconciliation or petty cash or managing financial documents
E5 Experience providing administrative support services in a Human Resources environment
E6 Experience providing contracting or procurement support services
E7 Experience providing administrative support services in the legal field
E8 Experience in maintaining filing systems and providing record support services in a records office or library
E9 Experience working in a fast-paced or high volume environment (e.g. call center, help line, marketing, sales, or surveys)

Ability and willingness to work overtime
Ability and willingness to travel

Conditions of employment

Security: Reliability or Secret, depending on the position to be staffed

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

• Applications submitted by email will not be accepted. You must apply on-line through www.jobs.gc.ca. If you are a person with a disability that prevents you from applying online, please contact 1 800 645-5605.

• If we contact you for further assessment, please note that all communication and conduct during the process may be used to evaluate qualifications listed on the advertisement. Assessment tools may include exams, interviews, reference checks, writing samples and/or performance appraisals. Proof of education credentials will be required.

• Various volume management strategies may be applied at any stage of the process such as random selection, top-down selection of candidates and screening based on the depth and breadth of the experience.

• Communication for this process will be sent by email. Please include a valid email address in your application that is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users as some email systems block these types of email. Frequently check your email account as responses provided after prescribed deadlines may not be accepted. Failure to respond to communications may be construed as a withdrawal from that specific employment opportunity.

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.