FIDP Financial Analyst *AMENDMENT TO CLOSING DATE*

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Work environment

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 Armed Forces (CAF) 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.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to create a pool of qualified candidates to fill positions in the NCR, namely Ottawa or Gatineau. Should you be selected for appointment, you will be required to relocate.

A pool of qualified candidates will be used to staff similar positions with various tenures (Indeterminate, Specified period, Acting, Assignment, Deployment and Secondment) as well as various linguistic requirements (English essential, Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB) which may vary according to the position being staffed for the location indicated for this process, namely Ottawa or Gatineau, within the Department of National Defence (DND).

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A response to a text question addressing the following:

• This question will be used to assess the Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing (A1)

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

EDUCATION:

Stream 1: (CPA Stream)

Applicants must:

Have obtained or will obtain by June 1, 2021, an undergraduate degree with a specialization in accounting OR a graduate degree with a specialization in accounting* from a recognized post-secondary institution**.

* The latest degree with a specialization in accounting must lead toward admission to the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Professional Education Program (PEP). Candidates whose degree is older than 10 years must provide proof of eligibility for the CPA PEP prior to June 1, 2021.

OR

Have obtained or will obtain by June 1, 2021, a degree*** in any field from a recognized post-secondary institution**, and completed the prerequisite courses for admission to the CPA PEP (either through CPA preparatory courses or post-secondary institution programs). ****
** Proof of Canadian education equivalency for degrees obtained outside of Canada must be provided should you be considered for an appointment.
***Degree: Unless it is otherwise specified (e.g., Master’s degree), the term “degree” refers to a baccalaureate as established by educational authorities.
**** Proof of eligibility for the CPA PEP must be provided prior to June 1, 2021.

Stream 2: (Non-CPA Stream)

Have obtained or will obtain by June 1st, 2021, an undergraduate degree with a specialization in finance, business administration, commerce or economics.

IMPORTANT MESSAGE!
IF YOU HAVE FOREIGN CREDENTIALS, please follow the link below for information on how to obtain a degree equivalency. You must obtain an equivalency, at your own expense, in order to be considered for appointment into the public service.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

Applies to streams 1 and 2.

EX01: Experience analyzing financial data
EX02: Experience creating financial reports
EX03: Experience in preparing spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel

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

English or French

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES:

Applies to streams 1 and 2.

C1: Strategic Lens
C2: Collaboration
C3: Adaptability
C4: Results Driven

Link to OCG FI Competency Model:
https://communaute-financiere.canada.ca/en/careers_in_finance/fi-01/fi-01_overview.html

ABILITIES:

Applies to streams 1 and 2.

A1: Ability to communicate effectively in writing
A2: Ability to communicate effectively orally

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES:

Applies to streams 1 and 2.

PS1: Effective Interpersonal Skills
PS2: Dependability
PS3: Attention to details
PS4: Initiative
PS5: Demonstrates integrity

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

ASSET EDUCATION:

Applies to stream 1

AEDU1: Possession of a recognized professional accounting designation. The recognized professional accounting designations are Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified General Accountant (CGA).

Applies to streams 1 and 2.

AEDU2: Possession of a recognized Cost Estimating Certification (PCEA, CCEA)

Applies to stream 1

AEDU3: Possession of a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation
AEDU4: Possession of a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

Applies to streams 1 and 2.

AEX1: Experience providing financial advice and guidance
AEX2: Experience conducting research, writing briefing materials, presentations or reports
AEX3: Experience in interpreting financial policies and procedures
AEX4: Experience using financial management software and reporting tools

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

Information on employment equity

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:

Applies to streams 1 and 2.

As an equal opportunity employer, the Department of National Defence is committed to achieving a skilled, diversified workforce reflective of Canadian population. We encourage members of the following designated groups to apply and also to self–identify: women, members of visible minority groups, aboriginal people and persons with disability.

Preference may be given to candidates who are members of an Employment Equity group.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Applies to streams 1 and 2.

Willing and able to work overtime, as required and sometimes 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

IMPORTANT MESSAGES
You must provide the following information when submitting your application:

1. Your resume.

2. We will accept applications on-line only. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS).

3. Communication for this process will be sent by email. Candidates must check their email accounts frequently as there may be new communication regarding this process or a deadline for response. Responses provided after the indicated deadline may not be accepted. Candidates must include in their application a valid email address that is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users; some email systems block these types of email. Ensure to check/view your spam folder regularly. The DND is not responsible for any incorrect or incomplete application information. Errors in your profile and/or failure to update your contact information may result in no further consideration of your application. It is the candidate’s responsibility to provide any changes to their personal information to the contact person indicated on this job advertisement. Failure to respond to communications may be construed as a withdrawal from this process.

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

5. Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent. We will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

6. Please note that all information received throughout the staffing process and all communications relating to this process, including email correspondence, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

7. Please note that asset qualifications may be used for screening purposes.

8. Employees whose substantive positions are at the same group and level or equivalent may be considered for deployment and given priority.

FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE APPROPRIATE INFORMATION MAY RESULT IN YOUR ELIMINATION FROM THIS PROCESS.

How does this process work? Please read below to find out!
STEP 1:
You submit your application and if selected for further consideration, your application will be screened to determine if you meet the Essential Education and Experience Qualifications. For all experience factors, ensure you answer the screening questions with enough details to allow hiring managers to fully understand the scope of your experience. It is your responsibility to provide clear and concrete details in your responses to each question. It is recommended that you describe the experience in specific terms, providing sufficient details so that the Assessment Board can clearly understand. Decisions on your further consideration may be based on depth and breadth of your experience. Note that this information may be validated against your resume. "See resume", or a similar response, is not an acceptable response to screening question(s).

We are aware that there are many questions to answer, keep in mind that efforts are rewarded. In fully answering all the questions for which you meet the criteria, you will significantly increase your chances for an opportunity and let managers know what you bring to the table.

STEP 2:
Applicants will be advised whether they were screened in for further consideration, or screened out. If you were screened in for further consideration, you will be contacted for further Assessment. The Assessment may occur in phases and could include written assessment(s), interview, and reference check(s). Assessments may be conducted virtually through email, telephone and/or videoconference. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that their computer and mobile equipment is in working condition before starting an assessment. As part of the assessment, reference checks may be sought, and candidates may be required to submit their performance reviews. For internal candidates of the Public Service, the Assessment Committee reserves the right to contact the internal candidates’ current manager(s). All applicants that move through to the Assessment phase will be advised of their outcome in the process.

STEP 3:
Candidate selection is made.

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.