Regional Corporate Services Assistant

Update: Please note that the staffing process 2021-NPB-EA-ATL-165563 has been
extended until Wednesday March 3, 2021 until 23:59, Pacific Time.

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

Are you looking for a career where you can make a difference in people’s lives?
Do you want to contribute in creating tangible results?

Does the following sound like you?

→ I thrive in a dynamic environment
→ I have strong analytical skills
→ I pay attention to detail. Producing high quality work is very important to me
→ I actively listen to and respect the opinions of others

If this is you, we strongly encourage you consider a career at the Parole Board of Canada!

*Please note that the Regional Corporate Services Assistant job duties are normally carried out in the Moncton regional office, however due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, successful candidate(s) may be required to work from home temporarily until further notice.

Work environment

The Parole Board of Canada (PBC) contributes to public safety with its core responsibility for the controlled, timed and gradual release of offenders back into society. The skills and talents of our staff are central to this work. Our staff prides themselves in their work and accomplishments making the PBC an employer of choice as we strive to support the Government of Canada's goal of a safe and secure Canada.

Intent of the process

As a result of this selection process, a pool of candidates may be created to staff this position via various employment tenures such as (indeterminate, deployment, specified period appointment, acting, assignment or secondment).

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION:

ED1. Successful completion of two years of secondary school or employer-approved alternatives.

The employer-approved alternatives to two years of secondary school are:
- satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to two years of secondary school; or
- an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

E1. Experience in providing administrative support in an office environment ;

E2. Experience in using Microsoft Word and Excel;

E3. Experience in working in a client service environment.

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

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

ABILITIES:

A1. Ability to communicate effectively in writing;
A2. Ability to set priorities while working under pressure;
A3. Ability to pay attention to details;
A4. Ability to communicate effectively orally;
A5. Ability to use Microsoft Excel in order to create, enter, update and manipulate financial data.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

PS1. Teamwork
PS2. Dependability
PS3. Judgement
PS4. Initiative
PS5. Effective Interpersonal Skills

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

EDUCATION:

A-ED1. Successful completion of a post-secondary diploma or degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field relevant to the position (i.e. Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Commerce, etc.)

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

A-E1. Experience in the utilization of a financial system (i.e. GX, Salary Management System (SMS), FreeBalance, etc.);

A-E2. Experience in providing administrative support in Finance or Procurement.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

- Willingness and ability to work overtime on occasion;
- Valid Driver’s License.

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

If you are unable to apply online please inform the contact person responsible for this process prior to the closing date.

Candidates who are at the same group and level or equivalent may be considered before others.

For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with the candidates by email. Candidates who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). If you do not wish to receive your results by email, it is your responsibility to inform us.

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.