FI03 - VARIOUS POSITIONS - 3 STREAMS

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In this selection process, there are three (3) streams:

STREAM 1 – SYSTEMS AND QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT LEAD
STREAM 2 – ELECTIONS CONTRIBUTIONS AND EXPENSES MANAGER
STREAM 3 – SENIOR ELECTIONS EXPENSES AUDITOR

Work environment

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 Elections Canada employees to return to the workplace, the successful candidate is expected to work at the traditional workplace located at 30, Victoria Street, in Gatineau with a combination of remote work all while ensuring a flexible work schedule.

Intent of the process

The immediate intent of this process is to staff one (1) indeterminate position and one (1) term position, both with bilingual imperative BBB/BBB linguistic profile.

In addition, a pool of fully or partially qualified candidates will be established to staff similar or identical positions within Elections Canada with various tenures (indeterminate, various specified periods) and various linguistic profiles (Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB, English or French essential).

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION:
All Streams:
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 OR eligibility for a recognized professional accounting designation (CPA, CA, CMA or CGA).

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
All Streams
-Significant** experience in providing guidance to internal or external clients.
-Experience in providing advice, briefing materials and recommendations to management (FI-04 or director level) on complex financial or systems issues.

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

Various language requirements
English Essential
French Essential
English or French Essential
Bilingual imperative (BBB/BBB )

Information on language requirements

Stream 1 – Systems and Quality Assurance and Project Lead
- Recent* experience in leading a project.
- Recent* experience in gathering, analyzing and prioritizing business requirements.
- Recent* experience in quality assurance, monitoring or internal controls.

Stream 2 – Elections Contributions & Expenses Manager
- Recent* experience in supervising employees.

Streams 2 & 3 – Financial Audit
- Recent* and significant** experience in conducting audits such as internal, compliance or financial.
- Significant** experience in analyzing and evaluating complex*** financial information.

*Recent experience is defined as experience gained within the last five (5) years.
**Significant experience is defined as experience associated with having performed a range of related activities, which could normally be acquired over a minimal period two (2) years.
***Complexity refers to situations that require knowledge of many interconnected elements and of the relationships between these elements to arrive at a solution.

KNOWLEDGE:
All Streams:
- Knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
****this qualification will be evaluated only for candidates that do not possess a professional accounting designation
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel at an advanced level.

COMPETENCIES
- Action Management
- Team Leadership

ABILITIES:
All Streams:
- Ability to apply Canadian legislation and related instruments (e.g., guidelines, interpretations and regulations)
- Ability to present an analysis conclusion, and to present options and make recommendations
- Ability to effectively communicate in writing
- Ability to effectively communicate orally

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES
All Streams:
- Analytical thinking
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Thoroughness
- Dependability

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

ASSETS EDUCATION:
All Streams:
- Possession of a professional accounting designation (CPA, CA, CMA, CGA or CIA).

ASSETS EXPERIENCE:
Stream 1 – Systems and Quality Assurance Project Lead
- Recent* experience in the review or analysis of business processes and operating practices based on quality assurance principles.
- Recent* experience in, from a business perspective, the configuration, maintenance or testing of financial systems.
- Recent* experience in developing processes and governance to ensure that the financial system operates efficiently.

Stream 2 – Elections Contributions and Expenses Manager
- Experience in dealing with difficult situations with employees.

Stream 3 – Senior Elections Expenses Auditor
- Recent* experience in developing and/or delivering financial or auditing training.

*Recent experience is defined as experience gained within the last five (5) years.

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

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

- Availability and consent to work overtime often on short notice.
- Consent to observe strict political impartiality and neutrality for the duration of employment.
- A working internet connection at home is required to perform the duties of the position.

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

Persons requiring accommodation preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605 or contact the contact person named on the poster no later than closing date.

Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

The client organization will accept applications on-line only.

We will communicate with you about this process by email. As a result, you must update your Public Service Resourcing System profile if it changes. Applicants should use an email address that accepts messages from unknown senders (some email systems block such messages). If you do not respond to our communications, we will interpret this as your withdrawal from the process.

A test may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Please ensure that your Personal Record Identifier (PRI) is included in your application (if applicable).

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

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.