Junior Program Officer

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

Work environment

The National Capital Region: A great place to work, a great place to live...

Canada's historic Capital is a cosmopolitan, bilingual environment with endless activities, events and festivals.

You have the nature at your doorstep: Skiing or hiking in the Gatineau Park, over 170 kilometres of recreational pathways and skating along the "world's largest skating rink" are just a few of the outdoor activities that Ottawa has to offer.

Ottawa ranks as one of the world's top cities for its quality of life!

Intent of the process

Anticipatory staffing. A pool of fully or partially qualified candidates will be established through this process to staff critical positions within Natural Resources Canada

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 1,000 words (maximum)

Contact information for 2 references.

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

Successful completion of post-secondary education in a discipline related to the duties of the position or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience

*An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience is defined as: a minimum of a secondary school diploma with one (1) year experience working in an office environment

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
- Experience providing guidance to external stakeholders or clients
- Experience consolidating information from a number of sources and making recommendations
- Experience in analyzing, problem solving and providing recommendations to supervisors/managers

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

- Ability to communicate effectively in writing
- Ability to communicate effectively orally
- Ability to provide service excellence to internal or external clients
-Ability to interpret and apply legislation/regulations, including related policies and guidelines

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
- Thoroughness
- Working effectively with others
- Showing initiative and being action-oriented
- Judgement

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

ASSET EXPERIENCE:

- Experience in data analysis or validation
- Experience in providing administrative support, such as coordinating meetings and calendars
- Experience in records management

Conditions of employment

Secret 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

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.

You must provide proof of your education credentials. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/.

References must have an in-depth and direct knowledge of your work, and must be able to answer specific questions pertaining to your achievements and strengths. References must have worked with you for at least six (6) months within the last five (5) years.

An interview may be conducted.

A written examination may be administered.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

Candidates may be required to meet the other qualifications, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Candidates must meet the conditions of employment and continue to meet these same conditions during their employment.

Random selection and/or top-down selection may be used at any time during the process to identify which applicants will be further assessed.

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

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.

For appointment processes where the area of selection was limited to Aboriginal peoples or to members of designated employment equity groups that included Aboriginal peoples, the Aboriginal candidates proposed for appointment or appointed must complete and sign the Affirmation of Aboriginal Affiliation Form as a condition of appointment prior to or at the same time as the offer of appointment, even if they have already self-declared as an EE member when applying.

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.

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.