Reference Number
CEO20J-021318-000033
Selection Process Number
20-CEO-EA-INV-19436
Organization
Office of the Chief Electoral Officer
Year
2020-2021
Days Open
141
Classification
AS01, AS02, AS03, AS04, AS05, AS06, AS07, CR04, CR05, CS02, CS03, CS04, CS05, EC02, EC03, EC04, EC05, EC06, FI01, FI02, FI03, FI04, GSSTS01, GSSTS02, GSSTS03, GSSTS04, GSSTS05, IS02, IS03, IS04, IS05, IS06, PE01, PE02, PE03, PE04, PE05, PE06, PG02, PG03, PG04, PG05, PM01, PM02, PM03, PM04, PM05, PM06
City
MULTIPLE
Type
External
Total
671
Employment Equity
482
(71.8%)
Screened out
63
(9.4%)
Screened in
608
(90.6%)
Employment Equity 71.8% 482
Screened Out 9.4% 63
Screened In 90.6% 608
Women 52% 349
Visible minority 33.7% 226
Indigenous 2.1% 14
People with disabilities 7.9% 53
English 68% 456
French 32% 215
Citizens 91.5% 614
Permanent Residents 0% 0
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.
When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.
Casual workers are hired for specified periods that may not exceed 90 working days in one calendar year, in a department or in an agency to which the Public Service Commission (PSC) has exclusive authority to make appointments. Elections Canada also offers, on a circumstantial basis, the possibility of hiring for a specified period not exceeding 165 working days per calendar year.
Opportunities in the National Capital Region only, Ottawa (Ont.) and Gatineau (Que.)
We invite you to watch this short video to learn more about the online application process: Cracking the Code
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GW7P3g9hhI
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
When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.
MEANING OF THE VARIOUS CLASSIFICATION GROUPS:
FI - Financial Management
PE- Personal Management
PG - Purchasing and Supply
AS - Administrative Services
EC - Economics and Social Science Services
CR- Clerical and Regulatory
IS - Information Services
PM - Programme Administration
It is easy to respond to this offer. A series of questions will be asked. These questions will be used to determine the type of position(s) that best suits your qualifications. All the questions are answered with yes or no.
Please ensure that your work experience is clearly detailed in your résumé and
that you provide the following information:
1) Name of the company, department or organization where the experience was acquired.
2) Title of the position occupied and duration (month/year) for which you exercised the functions.
3) Specific details of tasks, projects or accomplishments demonstrating the experience was acquired.
The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer is commonly known as Elections Canada. It is an independent, non-partisan agency that reports directly to Parliament. Our primary mandate is to be prepared to conduct a federal general election, by-election or referendum. Our mandate also includes many other activities such as administering the political financing provisions of the Act, conducting public information campaigns, carry out studies on alternative voting methods and much more.
We are a team of dedicated, dynamic and talented professionals looking for enthusiastic individuals to join us in our mission to "Ensure that Canadians can exercise their democratic rights to vote and be a candidate".
Please take note that MOST positions within Elections Canada are located in Gatineau, Québec while some are located in Ottawa, Ontario.
An inventory of casual opportunities will be established and could be used to fill short-term opportunities within the department in the National Capital Region.
These opportunities may require language requirements, operational requirements, employment conditions and / or different workplaces.
Positions to be filled: 100
Your résumé.
Qualification standards for the core public administration.
Link: https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/staffing/qualification-standards/core.html#toc2
Note: The qualification standards may vary according to the group and level.
EX 1. Supporting or delivering programs (e.g., evaluation, delivery, management, coordination).
EX 2. Management or relationship building with various stakeholders (e.g., federal, provincial, territorial, Aboriginal governments).
EX 3. Policy (e.g., research, analysis, development).
EX 4. Statistics (e.g., surveys, analyses, studies).
EX 5. Synthesize information and prepare reports.
EX 6. The implementation of legislative and regulatory changes.
EX 7. Audit and evaluation of communications for senior managers.
EX 8. Accounting transactions (e. g. accounts payable, accounts receivable, travel, acquisition cards).
EX 9. Financial planning and analysis (e.g., resource management, expenditure budget, forecasting, financial management advisor).
EX 10 . Financial planning and reporting.
EX 11. Accounting and financial controls.
EX 12. Financial systems.
EX 13. Contracting / Procurement.
EX 14. Property management.
EX 15. Office space management services.
EX 16. The provision of administrative support services in an office environment.
EX 17. Use of various software programs such as : Excel, Word, Outlook, Powerpoint.
*Creation and manipulation of pivot tables.
EX 18. Activity planning and calendar coordination (administrative).
EX 19. Project management.
EX 20. The interpretation and application of laws and regulations or Government of Canada policies, directives and guidelines.
EX 21. The implementation of internal controls over assets.
EX 22. The disposal of assets.
EX 23. The use of an integrated financial and materiel management system.
EX 24. Review and analysis of statements of work and evaluation criteria for the procurement of goods or services.
EX 25. Change and innovation management.
Willingness and ability to work overtime on short notice
Consent to observe strict political impartiality and neutrality for the duration of employment.
Availability and willingness to work shift work during a general election or a referendum
Various language requirements
Information on language requirements
A working internet connection at home is required to perform the duties of the position
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
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
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS:
Q. Can I email you my résumé?
A. No, all job applications must be submitted using the public service jobs web site. No résumés will be accepted via email.
Q. I am currently in a pool of qualified candidates. Will I be considered for an appointment?
A. No, this inventory is only for casual opportunities.
Q. How do you conduct your searches from this inventory?
A. Searches are conducted based on your group/level of interest, and then your resume is reviewed to determine if you meet the experience.
Q. Will you use random selection when conducting your searches?
A. As a means to manage high volumes we may use random selection.
Q. Will an interview be conducted?
A. Yes, an interview will always be conducted. Since this is for casual opportunities and not for an appointment, the interview may be informal in nature and not based on specific merit criteria.
Q. Will you request references?
A. Yes, you should be ready to provide references from supervisors, clients and/or subordinates.
Q. Where are your offices located?
A. Our offices are in Ottawa and Gatineau.
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.