Administrative Professionals

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

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.

► ► ► This inventory is open to individuals who self-declare as a visible minority, a person with a disability, or an Aboriginal person. Therefore, only those applicants who indicate in their application that they are members of the requisite Employment Equity (EE) group(s) will be considered. ◄◄◄

In order to self-declare, please ensure to indicate this by checking off the appropriate box within the online application as part of the Employment Equity section. Select option 3 – I wish to complete the self-declaration form for EE Groups. In the next screen, please ensure that you select Option 1 for collection purposes to be considered for this job opportunity where belonging to one of the targeted EE groups is a condition for eligibility.

If you are interested in information or have questions on the application process please email:

Work environment

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) and the Canadian Coast Guard have been recognized as a top employer with multiple awards:

•Canada’s Top Employers for Young People (2018, 2019 and 2020)
•National Capital Region’s Top Employers (2018)
•Forbes Canada’s Best Employers (2018)

DFO in the NL Region has an outstanding Workplace Wellness Program with services to support employees throughout the career life-cycle. Services include a robust Onboarding and Orientation program for new employees, an employee-led Workplace Wellness Network, mental health initiatives, and a variety of programs that foster an inclusive, respectful workplace that values diversity.

We are recruiting administrative professionals for positions across the Newfoundland and Labrador Region. If you wish to join our team of administrative professionals at DFO, please submit your application!

Those who are hired during the COVID-19 pandemic may be required to work from home until we are in a position to safely return to the workplace.

Intent of the process

This inventory will be used to staff administrative positions within Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard with employment tenures and work locations that will vary depending on the needs of the positions being staffed. This process may be used to staff similar or lower level positions in the Newfoundland and Labrador Region.

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:
Successful completion of secondary school or employer-approved alternatives

Degree equivalency

Experience:
• Experience using spreadsheet, word processing and email software, such as, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

• Experience in providing administrative services in an office environment.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Abilities:
• Ability to transmit information

Personal Suitabilities:
• Dependability
• Effective Interpersonal Skills
• Detail Oriented
• Being Organized
• Action Oriented

Conditions of employment

• Various security requirements based on the position being staffed

• The conditions of employment are specific to the position being staffed

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

Rates of pay (Under review)
CR-04: $47,729 - $51,518 per year
CR-05: $52,162 - $56,471 per year
AS-01: $51,538 - $57,643 per year

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence and telephone conversations, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

Ability and Personal Suitability factors will be assessed at a later date.

Asset qualifications may be assessed at a later date. Depending on the position being staffed, any of the asset qualifications may also be deemed as an essential qualification and only candidates and persons with a priority entitlement who possess those qualifications will be considered for that specific vacancy.

Current employees of the Public Service of Canada please note that this process may be used for acting appointments.

Referrals from this inventory will be made on an ongoing basis.

Volume management tools may be applied depending on the number of 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.