A career at PSPC, I'm in!

Update: Please note that the closing date has been extended until March 31st, 2021.

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

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When you submit your job application for this inventory, you are applying for various opportunities, not for a particular position. Not familiar with inventories? No problem! We have created a ''Frequently Asked Questions'' section at the bottom of the poster to clarify it all.
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Duties

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) offers a variety of employment opportunities for several types of CR-5 and AS-01 positions. Indeed, the various fields offer a diversity of positions such as:

◦ Procurement: Senior Purchasing Assistant, Acquisition Systems Coordinator;
◦ Human resources: HR Assistant, Administrative Officer;
◦ Finance: Senior Financial Assistant, Senior Financial Clerk;
◦ Personnel Security: Personnel Security Screening Specialist, Support Officer;
◦ Records management: Records Center Supervisor, Project Officer;
◦ Pay and benefits: Compensation assistant, Contact Center Representative, Compensation Advisor Trainee.
◦ Administrative support to a member of management: Executive Assistant, Administrative Assistant, Scheduling Assistant.

Work environment

PSPC employs people with diverse skills, interests and backgrounds from across Canada. Whether you are a recent graduate or an employee seeking new challenges, we are looking for someone like you! You are looking to gain new experiences and develop various skills? You would like to work in an environment that is stimulating and focused on client service excellence? Then, look no further, we have a job for you!

PSPC plays a meaningful role in the daily operations of the Government of Canada by providing innovative common services such as real estate and building management, purchasing, banking, pay, pensions and translation to other government departments, agencies and boards.

PSPC has a lot to offer:

▹Competitive salaries with annual increases.
▹Continuous learning and career advancement – we have an exclusive Career Center to help you build your career in the Federal Government.
▹Advantageous pension regime and benefits.
▹Up to 3 weeks of holidays per year, which increase with years of service.
▹Flexible work arrangements – possibility of teleworking and compressed work weeks to help you balance your personal and work life.

Follow us on:
◦ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SPAC.PSPC/
◦ Twitter: https://twitter.com/spac_pspc
◦ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pwgsc/
◦ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TPSGCanada
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Does all this seem appealing to you? The following information will allow you to confirm that this inventory of opportunities is for you!
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Intent of the process

This inventory will be used to staff various CR-05 and AS-01 positions, or equivalent, with employment tenures, language and security requirements, conditions of employment and work locations that will vary depending on the position being staffed.

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)

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STEP 1: Do you have what it takes?
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• A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

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 your potential!
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• Experience in providing support services in one or more of the following fields:
◦ Procurement
◦ Human resources
◦ Finance
◦ Personnel Security
◦ Information Management (IM) or Records Management
◦ Pay and benefits

• Experience in providing administrative support services to a member of management.
• Experience using Excel MS Office software (e.g. for creating reports, spreadsheets, diagrams or charts).
• Experience using MyGCHR software (PeopleSoft).
• A post-secondary diploma or certificate from a recognized institution with acceptable specialization in office administration or in another field relevant to the position to be staffed (e.g. Human Resources, Business, Finance or Communications).
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NOTE: Depending on the position being staffed, any of the qualifications above may be deemed as an essential "must have" or asset "nice to have". This doesn't mean that you must possess all qualifications, but these criteria may be a deciding factor in choosing the persons to be appointed. Therefore, it is important that you answer each of the questions. Other qualifications may apply, depending on the position being staffed.

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

Various language requirements
English, French or Bilingual.
◦ Please note that the majority of positions located in the National Capital Region (NCR) are bilingual.

Information on language requirements

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STEP 3: Show us what you got! These competencies will be assessed later.
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• Reliability
• Client Service
• Communication
• Problem-Solving
• Attention to detail
• Planning and organizing
• Effective interpersonal relationships

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

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY
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PSPC is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the diversity of Canada’s population. Are you a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with disability or a visible minority? We encourage you to apply and fill out the Employment Equity (EE) section in your job application to let us know. As part of this inventory, we may conduct targeted screening of candidates based on one or more of these employment equity groups.

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

◦ Various security requirements could be required, depending on the position being staffed.
◦ Other conditions of employment may apply, depending on the position being staffed.

Other information

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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▻ How will you communicate with me?
We will contact you by email or through your GC Jobs account.
Please ensure that your email is valid and accepts messages from unknown users. It is your responsibility to regularly check your email, junk mail and your GC Jobs account to find out about all the information regarding this inventory.

▻ How does an inventory work?
An inventory can be used by various hiring managers to meet their current and future needs. As a result, you will apply only once to be considered for multiple job opportunities at the CR-05 and AS-01 levels, or equivalent.

▻ Why was my application automatically rejected when I submitted it?
In order to be placed in the inventory, you must meet the essential education qualification at the time you submit your application. If you receive a message "Application rejected at screening" immediately after submitting your application, you probably answered "No" to the screening question assessing the essential qualification of education. If you have incorrectly indicated "No" for this qualification, simply retrieve your application and update your answer to the screening question.

▻ What does "Registered in the inventory" mean?
Once your application has been successfully submitted to the inventory, your status may be: "Date of disclosure of results: Listed in the inventory". This automatically generated message by the system means that your application can be considered. You will be informed in the event that your application is considered as part of a process generated from this inventory.

▻ What happens if my application expires?
Your application will be kept in the inventory for 30 days. A notice will be posted in the "My Job File" menu of your account 5 days before your application expires. If you do not take this into account, your application will be deactivated and it will no longer be considered for submissions from this inventory. In the event that your application expires during the effective period of this inventory, a notice will be posted in your account. If you wish to confirm your interest and reactivate your application, select the "Renewal of my application" link.

▻ My personal information has changed, what should I do?
Simply update them in the "Personal Information" section, in the "My Job File" menu of your account. This will allow us to have your current contact information and ensure adequate follow-up in the event that your application is considered as part of a process issued from this inventory.

▻ I have a disability that does not allow me to apply online, who do I contact to help me with the submission of my job application?
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.

▻ Who can I contact if I have technical difficulties with the GC Jobs website?
You can contact the Public Service Commission of Canada's support centre by selecting the "Contact Us" link below, in the left corner of this window, or by calling 1-888-780-4444.

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.