Various Administrative Positions

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

The Public Service of Canada recognizes that the diversity of its employees' population contributes to its strength and integrity. We are committed to achieving employment equity and developing a highly capable workforce that is representative of Canadian Society.

Preference may be given to applicants who are members of one or more of the following groups: women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of a visible minority group.

Work environment

Today’s financial marketplace is complex, global and constantly in flux. Likewise, FCAC must be innovative and agile to remain a trusted authority in financial consumer protection. Its greatest strength is its people, a knowledgeable, experienced and passionate team of approximately 150 professionals that draw on the diversity of their skills and expertise to advance the agency’s mandate.

Located in downtown Ottawa (but fully equipped to work virtually), FCAC is a small separate agency subject to the Public Service Employment Act (PSEA). We offer the same pension and benefits plans as the core public administration. In addition you will benefit from a minimum of four (4) weeks of vacation leave per year, earn a competitive salary, and be eligible for performance pay. We are also pleased to offer flexible work arrangements and a broad range of learning opportunities to help you grow and contribute your best. We have our own unique classification system (RE and REX) with relevant equivalences noted above.

If you are strategic and creative and want to join a dynamic team, FCAC is definitely for you!

Intent of the process

The intent of this selection process is to staff various administrative positions within the Agency with various linguistic profiles and requirements, security profiles and various tenures.

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)

A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.

Degree equivalency

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE

E1-Experience in providing administrative support services* in an office environment.

E2-Experience in providing client service.

E3-Experience using spreadsheet, word processing and e-mail software, such as Microsoft Office.

*Administrative support services such as: managing calendars/emails; writing agendas and minutes for meetings; scheduling and organizing meetings; making travel and hospitality arrangements/claims; ensuring the distribution, control and filing of documents/correspondence; and other related duties.

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

Completion of a program from a recognized post-secondary educational institution in the legal support field.

Degree equivalency

ASSET EXPERIENCE

AE1-Experience in providing administrative support services in an executive office (Director level and above).

AE2-Experience in providing budget or financial support services (services may include, verifying and correcting financial claims, controlling and monitoring petty cash, preparing financial status reports, etc.).

AE3-Experience organizing travel arrangements and processing travel claims.

AE4-Experience in providing operational Human resources support services within the Federal Public Service.

AE5-Experience in maintaining and updating a Human Resources Management Information System (e.g. HRMIS, PeopleSoft).

AE6-Experience in providing administrative support to legal professionals.

AE7-Experience in using an electronic documents and records management system (EDRMS) such as RDIMS, GCDOCS, etc.

AE8-Experience in classifying physical records and organizing/preparing them for their transfer to offsite storage or their disposition.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB
Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES

C1-Demonstrating integrity and respect
C2-Thinking things through
C3-Working effectively with others
C4-Showing initiative and being action-oriented

ABILITIES

A1-Attention to detail
A2-Ability to communicate effectively in writing
A3-Ability to communicate effectively verbally

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

Some positions may also require one or more of the following operational requirements:

COE-1 Ability to lift and move boxes with a maximum weight of 75 pounds.
COE-2 Willingness and ability to work overtime, as required.
COE-3 Willingness and ability to travel, as required.

Other operational requirements may apply, depending on the position being staffed.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Secret security clearance

The following condition of employment may apply, depending on the position being staffed: must be available to work varying shifts (7.5 hours) Monday to Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

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 salary range for the RE-02 will be changing effective April 1st, 2021 to $50,600 - $63,100.

Candidates will be asked to respond to questions through the application process. The responses will be used to assess qualifications against the merit criteria. Candidates who require accommodation, and are unable to apply online, must contact us before the closing date.

Candidates will be required to provide proof of their education credentials, in the form of a diploma or official transcript (original documents only).

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence may be used in the assessment of qualifications identified on the Statement of Merit Criteria.

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.