INVENTORY Financial Analysts WANTED!

Update: Closing date has been changed from December 15, 2021 to September 10, 2021. A sufficient number of candidates have been received.

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.

LOCATION AND TELEWORK:

Due to the prevailing COVID-19 situation, the selected candidate will work remotely from his/her residence location until further notice. When the decision is made for Employment and Social Development Canada employees to return to the workplace, the successful candidate is expected to work at the traditional workplace located at 800 De La Gauchetière Street. West, Montreal, Quebec or at 111 Lombard Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba or with a combination of remote work all while ensuring a flexible work schedule.

For this process, we will only consider one application every twelve (12) months. If you are drawn from this inventory and are unsuccessful during the screening or assessment phase, your application will only be considered after a twelve (12) month waiting period.

ATTENTION

We are looking for the best candidates. Show us that you are one of them!

In order for your application to be retained for the next steps of the evaluation, you must provide a resume and cover letter which clearly demonstrates, with concrete and detailed examples, how you meet the education and experience requirements listed as essential qualifications, and the other qualifications (may be needed for the job). It is not sufficient to say that you have the required qualifications or to list your current duties. Also, the point form style or a copy/paste of your résumé will not be accepted

Please proceed as follows:

• Indicate the name of the employer where the experience was acquired.
• Indicate the period of time in which you have held the position (Month/Year to Month/Year).
• Indicate the title of the position held.
• Please use the wording of each requirement as a heading and then write one or two paragraphs demonstrating, with clear and accurate details, how you meet each of them. Failure to provide sufficient information could result in the application being screened out.

*Avoid referring us to your résumé as it will only be used as a secondary source of information.

Th Ability to communicate effectively in writing will be assessed through your cover letter, application and responses to the formal assessment.

The competencies will be assessed through the screening questions. Your responses will be the only formal assessment as part of this staffing process. The answers will be validated by contacting the reference provided.

Information you must provide:

A response to a text question addressing the following:

• Showing initiative and being action oriented
• Thinking things through
• Working effectively with others
• Client focus

***Further to changes made to the Public Service Employment Act (PSEA) to address systemic barriers for equity-seeking groups in public service staffing, permanent residents now have the same preference as Canadian citizens when appointments are made through external advertised hiring processes. The following statement replaces the statement in the ‘’Preference’’ section located at the bottom of the job advertisement (i.e. correct statement includes permanent residents):

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Work environment

You are looking for a stimulating work environment filled with challenges. You want to work on an innovative, dynamic team where teamwork is a priority. You like to evolve in an operational context and unexpected or unusual situations do not scare you. You are rigorous, analytical, punctual and you integrate well with extroverted teams. You are the king or queen of resourcefulness. We are looking for you! You do not have to be funny to work here, but having a sense of humor is an asset!

This is your chance to join an Employer of Choice!

ESDC has been named as one of Canada's top 100 employers!

There are many reasons why ESDC is a great workplace such as:

ESDC delivers a range of programs and services that impact Canadians throughout their lives. The Department provides seniors with basic income security, supports unemployed workers, helps students finance their post-secondary education and assists parents who are raising young children. We are very proud to serve our fellow Canadians! See for yourself on how we have an impact on Canadians: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/results/stories.html

We have an employee-focused culture, we recognize the importance of continuous learning, career development opportunities and work-life balance within a diverse and respectful work environment.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff similar positions within Employment and Social Development in Winnipeg and Montreal with various position titles and security requirements on an casual, term or indeterminate basis.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 6,000 words (maximum)

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

Various language requirements
Montreal:
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB

Winnipeg:
English Essential
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Successful completion of two *(2) 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.

*This includes a college diploma, CEGEP OR university degree

Degree equivalency

Experience:

Significant* and recent** experience performing one or more of the following:

• Accounting (eg. accounts payable, accounts receivable, bookkeeping, etc.);
• Financial reporting;
• Financial forecasting;
• Financial policy and internal controls;
• Financial analysis, advice and recommendations.

*“Significant” experience is defined as being one in which the person’s primary responsibilities include these duties and refers to the breadth and depth as well as complexity of tasks that could be expected to have been obtained by carrying out the functions for a period of approximately twelve (12) months.

**“Recent” experience is defined as experience normally acquired within the last three (3) years.

Upon submitting your application, you will be prompted to answer 4 questions that will allow us to assess the following essential competencies. This will serve as your formal assessment in this staffing process. Failure to complete these competency-based questions will result in your elimination from the process.

Competencies:

• Showing initiative and being action oriented
• Thinking things through
• Working effectively with others
• Client focus

Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing
• Abitily to communicate effectively orally
• Ability in applying Financial Management principles and procedures

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in accounting, finance, business administration, commerce or economics AND experience related to positions in the Financial Management Group (FI);

OR

Eligibility for a recognized professional accounting designation. The recognized professional accounting designations are Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and Certified General Accountant (CGA).

Degree equivalency

Experience:

-Experience using a computerized financial system such as SAP, etc.;
-Experience using advanced functions in Excel;
-Experience in accounts payable;
-Experience in financial reporting;
-Experience in financial forecasting;
-Experience in financial analysis, advice and recommendation;
-Experience in providing financial support and guidance to clients;
-Experience in providing briefings to management (Minimum Manager).

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

At Employment and Social Development Canada, diversity is our strength. If you’re a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a visible minority and are interested in bringing in different perspectives and insights, let us know by completing the Employment Equity (EE) section in your application. Appointments of members of these EE groups could be made to ensure our workforce is inclusive and representative of the Canadian public we serve.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Willing and available to travel occasionally
• Willing and available to work overtime on short notice occasionally or to work flexible hours in order to support operational needs

Conditions of employment

Security/Reliability
A successful reliability check is a condition of employment.
A successful credit check may be a condition of employment.

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

The hiring organization will accept applications on-line only. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System. To submit an application on-line, please select the button “Apply Online” below.

Candidates will be contacted by email and it is imperative that you provide a current email address that accepts e-mail from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). Candidates are strongly encouraged to check their email on a regular basis. It is your entire responsibility to inform us at all times of any changes regarding your contact information.

Candidates are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

All information obtained through the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, could be used to evaluate the candidates

Screening of applications and/or selection of candidates may be based on assets qualifications, operational requirements, or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

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

Please note that different pass marks and cut-off scores can be used at various stages of the assessment process. Candidates who attain the pass mark might not be further considered in the process if they do not achieve the cut-off score.

No confirmation of the receipt of your employment request will be sent. We will communicate with candidates once the selection process in completed.

Please note you will not be considered to be in travel status or on government business and that travel costs will not be reimbursed. Consequently, you will be responsible for travel costs.

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.