Stream 1 - Financial Advisor, Stream 2 – Supervisor

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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

LOCATION AND TELEWORK:

Presently, the official location (designated workplace*) of the positions to be staffed is at 800 De La Gauchetière Street, West, Montreal,QC However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the employees are required to work from home. When an eventual return to the workplace will be possible, there may be, at the manager’s discretion or based on operational requirements, a continued option or requirement to work from a different ESDC/Service Canada Office location or from an employee’s residence located in Canada. Therefore, individuals who believe that they meet the listed essential qualifications of the position, regardless of where they live or work, are encouraged to apply.

* Designated workplace: location of work or business address where the employee would work if a telework, hoteling or remote working arrangement was not in place.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:

At Employment and Social Development Canada, we encourage and value the inclusion of all people including members of the LGBTQ2+ community. We therefore encourage you to apply for this opportunity should you believe you are qualified.

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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 (CV) and the complete answers to the pre-screening questions, 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.
• Provide concrete examples of the tasks you have completed which show how the experience was acquired. 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.

THE ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY IN WRITING will be assessed through the pre-screening questions, 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

Candidates could be considered for more than one stream. Please clearly identify the stream(s) that you are applying on:

Stream 1: Financial Advisor
Stream 2: Supervisor

Information you must provide:

A response to a text question addressing the following:

Stream 1: Financial Advisor and Stream 2: Supervisor

1-Showing Initiative and Being Action-Oriented
2-Demonstrating Integrity and Respect
3-Thinking Things Through
4-Working Effectively With Others
5-Client focus

Stream 2 : Supervisor

6-Mobilize People

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 postsecondary 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-socialdevelopment/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 could also be used to staff similar positions of various tenures within Employment and Social Development Canada.

We encourage all interested individual to apply, even those in equivalent groups and levels.

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)

BOTH STREAMS

EDUCATION

ED1. 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. The recognized professional accounting designations are Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified General Accountant (CGA).

Degree equivalency

BOTH STREAMS:

Here is what we are looking for as EXPERIENCES:

EXPERIENCES:

Recent and significant* work experience performing TWO (2) or more of the following:

EX1. Accounting operations and accounts payable
EX2. Application and interpretation of financial legislation, policies or directives.
EX3. Analyzing complex issues and providing strategic financial advice and recommendations to Senior Management
EX4. Budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting

* Recent and significant experience is defined as the performance of duties over for a period of approximately 24 months, at a financial analyst, within the last five (5) years.

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

ASSETS QUALIFICATIONS:

BOTH STREAMS

EDUCATION:

EDA1. A recognized professional accounting designation. The recognized professional accounting designations are Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified General Accountant (CGA).

Degree equivalency

BOTH STREAMS

EXPERIENCES:

EXA1-Recent* experience using financial modules of SAP.
EXA2-Recent* experience using advanced Microsoft Excel functions (Pivot tables, Macros, etc.)
EXA3-Recent* experience in budgeting.
EXA4-Recent* experience in delivering presentations on financial advice to Senior Management.
EXA5-Recent* experience in extracting reports and delivering financial advices to Senior Management.
EXA6-Recent* experience in a functional supervisor.
EXA7-Recent* experience in application and interpretation of legislation, policies or directives in the public service
EXA8-Recent* experience in project management.
EXA9-Recent* experience in audit or quality insurance of financial transactions.
EXA10-Recent* experience in providing training to clients/staff
EXA11-Recent* experience in the financial management of grants and contributions programs

* Recent experience is defined as the performance of duties over for a period of approximately 6 months, within the last two (2) years.

STREAM 2 ONLY

EXPERIENCE:

EXA12 : Recent* experience in a hierarchical supervisor role in the public service

* Recent experience is defined as the performance of duties over for a period of approximately 6 months, within the last two (2) years

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB Stream 1: Financial Advisor
Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC Stream 2: Supervisor

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

BOTH STREAMS:

Upon submitting your application, you will be prompted to answer 6 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/ABILITIES:

C1. Ability to communicate effectively in writing
C2. Ability to communicate effectively orally
C3. Showing Initiative and Being Action-Oriented
C4. Demonstrating Integrity and Respect
C5. Thinking Things Through
C6. Working Effectively With Others
C7. Client focus

STREAM 2 ONLY:

COMPETENCY

C8. Mobilize People

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

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 occasionally.
• Willing and available to work flexible hours based on business needs.

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

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.

Reference checks may be sought.

An informal interview may be administered.

Candidates will need to provide proof of their education credentials at the interview stage. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. For further information, consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (https://www.cicic.ca/indexe.stm) or the Public Service Commission
(https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gcjobs/information-candidates/degree-equivalency.html).

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.

What is a top-down selection? It is where only the top scoring candidates will be invited to the next stage of the assessment. 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 is 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.