Administrative Assistant

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Assessment accommodation

***VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: It is the responsibility of the candidate to clearly outline that they meet each of the screening criteria (i.e. Education, Occupational Certification and Experience Qualifications, both Essential and Assets). Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the requirement is met or to provide a listing of current responsibilities, rather the candidate must provide concrete examples that illustrate how they meet the requirement. Failure to do so could result in the application being rejected from the process.

Please carefully read the "Other Information" section of this advertisement as there is important information regarding your application.

Work environment

TRANSPORT CANADA: A SMART CAREER MOVE!

Apply today for an opportunity to join Transport Canada.

We are looking for dynamic candidates that will help shape and build the future of Transport Canada. The persons selected will have the opportunity to increase their experience and expertise. We look forward to hearing from you!

Transport Canada employs over 6,000 talented and motivated employees working in the Atlantic, Quebec, Ontario, Prairie and Northern, Pacific regions, and at our Ottawa headquarters. We develop policies and enforce acts and regulations that support transportation efficiency, safety, security, durability, and align with global standards. Our vision is of a safe, secure, durable, innovative and integrated transportation system that supports trade and economic growth, a cleaner environment and the wellbeing of Canada’s middle class. Our transportation agenda thrives to adopt new ways of thinking about how we deliver services and oversee the transportation system.

TC HAS A LOT TO OFFER:
- Competitive salaries with annual increases
- Continuous learning and career advancement
- Starting at three weeks of vacation per year
- Flexible work arrangements – possibility of teleworking and compressed work weeks to help you balance your personal and work life
- Advantageous pension regime and benefits

Intent of the process

The results of this process will initially be used to staff this position on a Casual basis. A pool of qualified candidates will be established to eventually staff this position with an indeterminate (permanent) appointment or a term (temporary) appointment at the St. Anthony Airport.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION
Graduation from a recognized post-secondary institution for a program of a minimum of two years OR an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Experience providing administrative support services in an office environment.
Experience in the provisions of financial services such as budget control, accounts payable and/or accounts receivable.
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite software’s Word and Excel.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATION
Experience in information management practices including safekeeping, researching and retrieving paper and electronic information/records.
Experience working in the Aviation industry.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Willingness and ability to work overtime on short notice on occasions.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES
Ability to interpret and apply policies and administrative guidelines.
Ability to use Microsoft Excel.
Ability to organize workload and establish priorities in order to meet deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
Problem solving
Client Service Orientation
Dependability
Values and Ethics
Work effectively with others

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

In addition to the hourly rate of pay, the positions in St. Anthony NL are subject to an Environmental Allowance and a Fuel and Utilities Differential as per the as per the Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive (as of August 1, 2020):

ENVIRONMENTAL ALLOWANCE:
- Employee with dependants: $6,184 per year
- Employee without dependants: $3,711 per year

FUEL AND UTILITIES DIFFERENTIAL:
- Employee with dependants: $1,625 per year
- Employee without dependants: $975 per year

For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by E-MAIL for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results, and sending invitations for written tests and interviews. Candidates must include a valid email address in their application. It is the candidate's responsibility to ensure that this address is functional and that it accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is recommended to include an alternate email address in your profile. It is also the candidate's responsibility to ensure accurate information is provided and updated as required.

Your application and your answers to the screening questions may be used to assess your ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Persons invited to an interview will be required to bring proof of their education credentials, in the form of a diploma or official transcript.

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

Persons who cannot apply online or persons with disabilities preventing them from applying online are asked to inform the contact person responsible for this process prior to the closing date.

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.