Administrative Officer

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

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)

EDUCATION
ED : A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
EX1: Experience in providing a full range of administrative support

EX2: Experience in providing client service

EX3: Experience dealing with multiple priorities

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE
EX1: Recent* experience managing the daily agenda, handling e-mail and following-up on actions for a manager

EX2: Experience in managing and tracking a large volume of correspondence and documents using a correspondence tracking system such as CCM Mercury or an equivalent

EX3: Experience in making travel arrangements for a manager and in preparing travel claims

EX4: Experience in finance administration such as budget preparation, monitoring, forecasting, reporting or allocation of budgets

*Recent experience refers to a minimum of one year’s experience within the last five years

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

Various language requirements
English or French Essential
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

ABILITIES
A1: Ability to work under pressure with strict deadlines and in an ever changing environment
A2: Ability to communicate effectively in writing
A3: Ability to communicate effectively orally

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
PS1: Effective interpersonal relationships
PS2: Discretion
PS3: Dependability
PS4: Judgment
PS5: Attention to detail
PS6: Initiative

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Willing and able to work overtime upon request, often on short notice or be “on call” during rest periods

Conditions of employment

Security with various security profiles: secret, reliability

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

ASSESSMENT – TRAVEL EXPENSES
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Candidates will be responsible for travel expenses related to evaluation purposes. If applicable, candidates may also be required to pay for their relocation expenses.

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.