Job opportunities for employment equity groups - Administrative Positions

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Do you want to be a key player in an organization that ranks as one of the best places to work in the federal government?

Do you want a career working alongside people who enjoy their work? Where there are chances to grow, learn and develop?

Then keep reading – you may be who we are looking for!

At the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We want our employees to be who they are – people with a variety of ideas, abilities and lived experiences. Our differences are what make us strong and innovative.

We are also committed to your well-being and work-life balance. As a federal organization, we offer:
• Flexible work arrangements
• Excellent benefits that include pensions, medical and dental plans
• Opportunities for growth, skill and career development

This process will be used to fill future administrative openings, temporary and permanent. Positions will be located at our head office in Moncton, New Brunswick.

These positions will be responsible for a variety of administrative duties which may differ between individual roles. All positions, however, are important for our success as a team and an organization.

This is who we are. If you want to be part of an innovative and inclusive team, ACOA could be the place for you. Come build a stronger Atlantic economy with us!

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 1,500 words (maximum) "Please explain how your experience and competencies would help you succeed in an administrative role at ACOA."

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

Education:
Secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
• Experience providing administrative or clerical support services
• Experience using spreadsheet, word processing and email software

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

Bilingual - Imperative
Positions to be staffed are bilingual (English and French) with various level of bilingual imperative requirements. More information can be found on the following link:

Information on language requirements

Competencies:
• Effective communication
• Demonstrating integrity and respect
• Working effectively with others
• Thinking things through
• Showing initiative and being action-oriented

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

Asset education:
Post-secondary diploma or university degree in a related field.

Degree equivalency

Asset experience:
Experience in providing administrative support in at least one of the following fields:
• Human resources
• Communications
• Finance
• Procurement of goods and services
• Facilities management
• Evaluation
• Executive administrative support
• Information management

Operational requirements:
- Ability and willingness to work overtime on a short notice
- Ability and willingness to work remotely

Conditions of employment

Various security clearance requirements depending on the position (Reliability or Secret).

Other information

APPLICANTS INFORMATION:
• We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free hiring process. If you require accommodation at any stages in the selection process, including technical aid to ensure an equitable assessment of your qualifications, please use the contact information below. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
• You are encouraged to apply online via the jobs.gc.ca site. To submit an application, please select the button “Apply Online” below. Persons requiring accommodation to apply online are asked to communicate with the contact information below.
• You must meet all essential qualifications to be qualified. Asset qualifications, under the "other qualifications" sections, are not essential, but may be deciding factors at any stages of the process.
• When communicating with us, you may use the official language (English or French) of your choice.
• We will be reaching out via email. You must include a valid email address in your application. Be sure to check your spam folder.
• If you currently work in the Public Service of Canada, please state this in your application. Please indicate your substantive group and level and your employment status.

PROCESS INFORMATION:
• Random and/or top-down selection may be used to decide who will be assessed further.
• All communication during the process may be used to evaluate you.
• Various assessment tools may be used.

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.