FI-02: Various position titles **EXTENSION OF CLOSING DATE

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

In this selection process, there are two (2) streams:
STREAM 1 – FINANCIAL AUDIT
STREAM 2 – BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE

When submitting your application, you MUST ANSWER questions regarding the education and experience requirements (both essential and asset qualifications). You must CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE how you meet each of these requirements by answering the online questions. It is not sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to only provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather you must clearly demonstrate WHEN (month-year to month-year), WHERE and HOW you acquired each qualification by giving CONCRETE EXAMPLES. Information provided in your answers related to your education and experience must be supported in your resume. Failure to provide the above information in the format required WILL result in your application being rejected from the process. The information you provide in the questionnaire must be true.

Work environment

Elections Canada plans to move to a hybrid work arrangement in the near future where remote work will predominate for the majority of staff.

Please note that due to the prevailing COVID-19 situation, the selected candidate will work remotely from his/her residence location until further notice.

Intent of the process

The immediate intention of this process is to staff two (2) indeterminate positions and six (6) term positions.
A pool of fully or partially qualified candidates may be established to staff similar positions at Elections Canada with varying tenures (such as indeterminate, specified period) and various linguistic profiles: English essential, French essential, English/French essential and bilingual (BBB/BBB).

Positions to be filled: 8

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential 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 OR eligibility for a recognized professional accounting designation (CPA, CA, CMA or CGA).

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
ALL STREAMS
- Experience in analyzing and synthesizing financial information from multiple sources and to identify issues.
- Experience in providing guidance to internal or external clients.
- Experience in extracting, compiling and analyzing financial data, preparing reports and making recommendations.

EXPERIENCE
STREAM 1 – FINANCIAL AUDIT
- Recent* experience in conducting audits such as compliance, financial or internal audits.

STREAM 2 – BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE
- Recent* experience in analyzing quantitative data, integrating information from numerous sources and verifying records and/or documents for accuracy and completeness.
- Recent* experience in the use of statistical or data management tools to transform data into useable datasets, databases and other useable formats.

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

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

ABILITY
ALL STREAMS
Ability to use Microsoft Excel at an advanced level (creating pivot tables and using complex formulas, etc.).
- Ability to interpret and 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 prioritize and meet deadlines to achieve objectives.
- 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)

EDUCATION
ALL STREAMS
Possession of a relevant professional accreditation (CPA, CA, CMA, CGA or CIA).

EXPERIENCE
STREAM 1 – FINANCIAL AUDIT
- Significant** experience in conducting financial audits such as compliance, financial or internal audit.

**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.

STREAM 2 – BUSINESS INTELLLIGENCE
- Experience in working with SAS Enterprise Guide.
- Experience in working with Microsoft Power BI.

Elections Canada is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative workforce. Qualified candidates who self-identify as members of the Equity-seeking groups (a group of persons who are disadvantaged on the basis of one or more prohibited grounds of discrimination within the meaning of the Canadian Human Rights Act) may be selected for appointment to fill an organizational need.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

CONDITION(S) OF EMPLOYMENT
- 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

- A test may be administered.
- An interview may be administered.
- Reference checks may be sought.
- Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications, 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 you have one.
- Persons are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language of their choice.

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.

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.