Financial Advisor - Level 1 (ANTICIPATORY)

Update: Amendment to closing date.

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

For this process it is not necessary to send a cover letter, screening questions will replace the cover letters.

Each screening question is divided into two parts. The first part consists of a simple question requiring a YES or NO answer. If your answer is “yes”, the second part will ask to fully demonstrate how you obtained this qualification by responding to sub-questions.

You will be required to show how you demonstrate the essential and asset qualifications (i.e. Education, Experience and/or Occupational Certification) for the initial screening through online screening questions. Your resume will need to corroborate the information. It is NOT sufficient to simply state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Through your screening question answers, you must clearly demonstrate HOW, WHEN, and WHERE the qualification was met through substantiation by examples. Failure to provide the above information in the required format may result in your application being rejected from the process.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to create a pool of qualified candidates.

It may also be used to staff similar positions with various tenures, various language requirements, various security requirements, as well as various locations within Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) and Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC).

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:

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

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCES:

Recent* and significant** experience in auditing or processing financial data.

DEFINITIONS:

*Recent experience is defined as within the last two years.

**Significant experience is defined as experience that would normally be acquired over the period of at least one year.

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of procedures related to financial operations, such as accounting entries and payment process.

ABILITIES:

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Ability to organize work and set priorities under pressure.

Ability to analyse financial data and solve problems.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES:

Initiative.

Effective interpersonal skills.

Reliability.

Judgment.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
(Not essential, but preference may be given to candidates who possess asset qualifications)

EDUCATION:

A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in accounting, finance, business administration, commerce or economics OR Eligibility for a recognized professional accounting designation (i.e., CA, RIA/CMA, CGA or CPA).

EXPERIENCES:

Experience in accounting operations (e.g., accounts receivables, accounts payables).

Experience in using the SAP financial system.

Experience in providing financial advice to colleagues, managers or clients.

Experience in writing financial procedures.

Experience in federal government accounting processes.

Degree equivalency

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of the Financial Administration Act (FAA) and related regulations.

CURRENT AND/OR FUTURE ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
(Not essential, but preference may be given to candidates who possess the organizational needs)

Indigenous Services Canada is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population we serve. In support of our strategy to achieve our employment equity goals, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Women, Aboriginal Persons, Visible Minorities and Persons with Disability.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Willing and able to work overtime on short notice.

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

A test may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

Asset qualifications could be used for screening and/or selection purposes.

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.