Financial Officer and Financial Analyst

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** NEW WORK LOCATION ADDED. Please note that candidates that applied on the first publication of this job opportunity, 20-MOT-EA-HRS-97703, DO NOT need to resubmit their application. Their candidacy will automatically be taken into consideration.**

Intent of the process

This process will be used to create a pool of qualified and/or partially-qualified candidates to staff similar positions with various tenures (temporary, permanent) and in various locations at Transport Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, Canadian Space Agency and Correctional Service Canada in the Quebec Region. Should the selected candidate already be a public servant, the pool could also be used for acting appointments.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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

EDUCATION
FI-01
Successful completion of two years of a post-secondary program with a specialization in accounting, finance, business administration, commerce or economics;
OR
Possession of the Government of Canada Financial Management Certificate.

FI-02
A degree (baccalaureate) from a recognized post-secondary institution with a specialization in accounting, finance, business administration, commerce or economics AND experience related to positions in the Financial Management Group.
OR
Eligibility for a recognized professional accounting designation. The recognized professional accounting designations are Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and Certified General Accountant (CGA).

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
FI-01
Recent and significant experience* in at least one of the following areas:
• Resource planning and management or financial management advisor services;
• Accounting operations;
• Internal controls (assessment and documentation of controls);
• Internal or external audit, quality assurance and internal services support technologies;
• Financial reporting;
• Financial policies;
• Financial systems;
• Experience managing accounts receivable (grants and contributions).

*Recent and significant experience is defined as experience whose complexity and diversity are associated with the performance of the duties for at least one of the last three years during which these activities were core duties, and not occasional or temporary duties.

FI-02
Recent and significant experience* in at least two of the following areas:
• Resource planning and management or financial management advisor services;
• Accounting operations;
• Internal controls (assessment and documentation of controls);
• Internal or external audit, quality assurance and internal services support technologies;
• Financial reporting;
• Financial policies;
• Financial systems;
• Experience in managing accounts receivable (grants and contributions).

*Recent and significant experience is defined as experience whose complexity and diversity are associated with the performance of the duties for at least three of the last five years during which these activities were core duties, and not occasional or temporary duties.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
FI-01 AND FI-02
Knowledge of current and emerging trends within the Federal Government and how they impact the financial management sector.

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES
FI-01 AND FI-02
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Action management.
Strategic thinking: Analysis and ideas.
Effective interpersonal relationships.
Engagement.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION
FI-01
Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university with a specialization in accounting, finance, business administration, commerce or economics.
OR
Eligibility for a recognized professional accounting designation. The recognized professional accounting designations are Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and Certified General Accountant (CGA).

FI-02
Possess a recognized professional accounting designation, such as Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA) or Certified General Accountant (CGA).

EXPERIENCES
FI-01 AND FI-02
Possess a professional Audit designation, such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Internal Controls Auditor (CICA).
Experience providing services and advice, and working collaboratively with clients, users and managers in the financial management field.
Experience in the interpretation and application of financial policies, directives and procedures.
Experience developing or improving business processes related to finance.
Experience extracting, compiling and analyzing financial information and preparing reports, including making recommendations.
Experience in departmental accounting, including end-of-period activities and accountability (trial balance, public accounts, proactive disclosure, forecast reporting and management expenditures).
Experience in internal controls or conducting reviews (tests, inspections, audits) in the financial management field.
Experience in financial planning, budgeting and costing.
Experience working in the federal government.
Experience working in a federal government national office or headquarters.

Degree equivalency

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be willing to work overtime on short notice.
Willingness to travel.

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

In support of the strategy of certain departments aimed at achieving their employment equity objectives, preference may be given to candidates who indicate (self-declare) in their job application that they are members of the one of the following employment equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, women, members of visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

A written exam, an interview and a reference check may be used in order to evaluate candidates.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent to applicants. We will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed. You may be asked to demonstrate that you possess one or more asset qualifications later in the selection process.

A random selection draw or the application of an asset qualification may be used to manage the volume of applications.

If you currently are a Public Servant, please clearly indicate the group and level of your substantive position and your department/organization.

Please ensure that your Personal Record Identifier (PRI) is included in your application.

You will have to provide proof of your education credentials. You will be advised to provide the documents later in the process. If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. This will enable you to provide proof of Canadian equivalency when applying for a job in the public service. The Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) assists persons who wish to obtain an assessment of their educational, professional, and occupational credentials by referring them to the appropriate organizations The CICIC can be contacted at www.cicic.ca.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

The client organization will accept applications on-line only. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS). Following are some of the benefits associated with applying on-line:
- Applicants can create a profile and a resume that can be used when applying for other processes without having to recreate a new application each time.
- Applicants can verify the status of their applications, at any time.
- For some jobs, applicants will find important information, namely the job questionnaire and a complete statement of merit criteria that are only available when applying on-line.

To submit an application on-line, please select the button "Apply Online" below.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

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.