Financial Agent/Finance Coordinator & Financial analyst

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

Screening questions have been built into the application process. Answers provided to the screening questions will be used to assess the following essential criteria: EDUCATION and EXPERIENCES. You must answer the screening questions in addition to providing a resume. You MUST CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE how you meet these qualifications by answering the online screening questions. For experience qualifications, your answers must include concrete examples that demonstrate how and when the experience was obtained. If an experience qualification requires that to be recent or significant, the answer to the screening question must clearly address the timeframe. The onus is on the candidate to provide sufficient information in their answers.
Additional information will not be solicited from the candidate. The resume will be used to validate the information provided through the screening questions. Failure to provide the above information may result in your application being eliminated from the process.

Our intention is to communicate with candidates via email. Candidates who apply on this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and to make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). Failure to respond in a prescribed timeframe may result in elimination from this process.

Duties

• You will be called to anticipate in a timely manner and validate impacts on the financial management of your service / unit, by participating in the preparation of the organization operational plan, by developing accountability and cyclical reviews while recommending solutions in response to identified financial challenges.

• You will need to take an overall view of the entire financial services production of your department / unit to ensure that all financial transactions and processes comply with financial policies and directives, and the Financial Administration Act ( FAA).

• Capture irregularities

• Be able to clearly communicate to staff corrections and developments in all processes governing the provision of financial services.

Work environment

Are you looking for an exciting career in finance, with excellent pay and benefits? Would you like to work in an environment that allows for learning and offers you opportunities for professional development? So take this opportunity

The Department of National Defence (DND) is the largest federal government employer, offering over 70 different types of civilian career opportunities. DND's role is to provide services and support to the Canadian Forces (CF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad.

As a civilian employee, you will be an essential part of the Defence Team. In this regard, the department fosters a work environment where employees have opportunities to grow, to learn, to progress in their careers and have job satisfaction over the long-term. Department of national Defence (DND) is a department like no other. The Defence team, which consisted of DND public servants and Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members, is together the largest federal government department, and the only department where military members work alongside civilians.

The 2nd Canadian Division (2 CA Div) is responsible for providing combat-ready land forces according to assigned tasks, providing general training in preparation for various land operations, and providing support services to other organizations, as directed or as agreed. These organizations include all Regular Force and Reserve units in Quebec.

A wide range of possibilities exist for people looking for new challenges in a very dynamic work environment. Joining DND has several advantages. You can take advantage of flexible work arrangements including teleworking, compressed working hours or mobile schedule while contributing to an organization that is committed to ensuring the well-being of all its staff.

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Intent of the process

This process will be used to staff current vacancies located in Montreal and St-Jean-sur Richelieu. A pool of qualified candidates will be established and could be used to staff similar positions within the Department of National Defense with various tenures, language proficiencies and security profiles.

Positions to be filled: 3

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A response to a text question addressing the following:

• Candidates are asked to confirm which group and level they are applying to.
• Candidates are asked to confirm their preferred work location (Bagotville, Montreal, Valcartier ou St-Jean-sur-Richelieu).

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

Education
FI-01:
- Two-year success in a post-secondary program with specialization in accounting, finance, business administration, commerce or economics;

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

Degree equivalency

Experience:
FI-01 et FI-02:
1. Relevant experience* in the analysis and compilation of financial information;
2. Relevant experience* in the provision of financial or accounting services;

*Relevant experience is defined as providing advice and recommendations to managers on complex issues.

FI-02:
3. Relevant experience* working at a management level** such as in in business planning, strategy development, options analysis, administration and oversight of organizational/corporate issues related to finances resources and investment plan.

*Relevant experience is defined as providing advice and recommendations to managers on complex issues.

**Management level is defined as an individual within an organization whose role and responsibility include the oversight and direction of the organization’s operations/personnel with a high degree of autonomy. This may include experience as a supervisor or as an individual that provides relevant organizational support for a senior manager/executive.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

Education:
FI-01:
- A degree from a recognized post-secondary institutions with specialization in accounting, finance, business administration, commerce or economics AND experience related to positions in the Financial Management Group;
OR
-Hold a recognized professional accounting designation. The recognized professional accounting designations are Chartered Professional Accountant (ACA), Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified General Accountant (CGA).

FI-02:
A post-graduate degree from a recognized post-secondary institutions with specialization in accounting, finance, business, administration, commerce or economics

Degree equivalency

Experience:
1. Experience in articles 32, 33 and 34 of the Financial Administration Act (FAA).
2. Experience in using Claim-X, HRG or any other travel management system;
3. Experience in salary management, compensation in the federal government;
4. Experience in the preparation and / or presentation of training sessions;
5. Experience in the use of accounting software such as SAP module FI, module CO, BOBJ.

A person may be appointed to a position even if he or she does not meet some or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements or organizational needs. It remains desirable, however, that this be met, as these criteria could be decisive factors in the choice of who will be appointed at this time and in the future.

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

Various language requirements
The language profile of the positions currently being staffed is French essential. However, this advertised process may be used to staff similar positions with various language profiles, such as Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB positions.

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
• Knowledge of principles and accounting practices, planning and budget control and management policies, laws and related directives of federal government;

Key Leadership Competencies (ONLY for Positions with supervisory role)
1. Create Vision and Strategy
2. Mobilize People
3. Uphold Integrity and Respect
4. Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
5. Promote Innovation and Guide Change
6. Achieve Results

Abilities:
1. Ability to analyze financial data, summarize information and make recommendations.
2. Ability to produce financial report and graphics using Excel or business intelligence software such as SAP BOBJ and Power BI
3. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Personal Suitability :
1. Demonstrating integrity and respect
2. Working effectively with others
3. Showing initiative and being action-oriented
4. Client Service
5. Thinking things through

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

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Operational requirements:
1. Willing and able to occasionally work overtime with a minimum of notice, as required;
2. Willingness and able to telework.
3. Willingness to obtain a DND 404 driver’s license.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Other Conditions of Employment:
1. Hold a valid Class 5 Provincial driver’s license.
2. Willingness and able to travel.

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

All job applications must therefore be submitted through the www.canada.ca/government-jobs.ca site. Only online applications will be considered.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

- A written exam will be administered.
- An interview will be administered.
- Reference checks may be sought.
- You must provide proof of your education credentials.

A hiring plateform called VidCruiter may be used to facilitate the online assessment. Candidates are encouraged to visit the following link to familiarize themselves with this hiring methode: https://vidcruiter.com/applicants/

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.