Administrative Assistant

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

Would you like to help make Canada a better place for Indigenous peoples, communities and northern residents? Are you a First Nations, Métis or Inuit individual? Apply to this inventory and become an asset for the organization!

At Indigenous Services Canada, we work in collaboration with partners to improve access to high quality services for First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities. Our vision is to support and empower Indigenous communities so that they can independently provide services and address the different socio-economic conditions in their communities.

The First Nations and Inuit Health Branch (FNIHB) supports the delivery of public health and health promotion services on-reserve and in Inuit communities. It also provides drug, dental and ancillary health services to First Nations and Inuit, regardless of residence. The Branch also provides primary health care on reserves in remote and isolated areas where provincial services are not readily available. FNIHB works closely with First Nations and Inuit organizations and communities to carry out many activities to help individuals stay healthy and prevent chronic and infectious diseases.

Duties

Are you able to handle an environment of changing priorities and a variety of tasks with ease? You stand out for your professionalism, autonomy, efficiency and organizational skills? You are mastering the MS Office suite software such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint? You are the administrative professional we are looking for to provide quality administrative service to communities or departmental employees.

Work environment

With the well-being of our employees at heart, we offer an open and respectful work environment with many learning opportunities, advancement possibilities, competitive benefits, as well as flexible schedules that promote work-life balance.

Indigenous cultures are at the heart of the department's mandate and broadening our horizons about them not only allows us to better fulfill our role, but also raises our awareness of First Nations, Métis and Inuit history. This is why we recognize the importance for employees to learn, share and discover about this subject through workshops and awareness activities throughout the year.

The regional office is located in the heart of urban life in the Guy-Favreau Complex in Montreal. The accessibility to many businesses surrounding the building will charm you!

At the time this job opportunity was published, Indigenous Services Canada employees had not yet returned to their workplace due to the context of COVID-19. Therefore, the successful candidates may have to work remotely until further notice. The official workplace for these positions is located in Montreal. Depending on the needs and requirements of the service, the possibility of a telework arrangement could be considered. The request will be assessed in accordance with the provisions of the Directive on Telework.

Intent of the process

A pool of candidates may be established to staff similar or identical positions at Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) with various tenure, linguistic profiles or security requirements, which may vary.

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)

EDUCATION:
A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives

Note: Acceptable experience and/or training in a field relevant to positions in the group is required when the education qualification specified for the position being staffed is a secondary school diploma or approved employer alternatives.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
Experience in providing administrative services.
Experience in providing information to clients or management.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES:
Ability to provide information.
Ability to communicate orally.
Ability to communicate in writing.
Effective interpersonal skills.
Showing initiative and being action-oriented.
Reliability.
Detail oriented

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

Operational requirement: Willing and able to work overtime on short notice.

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

You shall submit your application online via the GC Jobs website, as you will be asked to complete screening questions in which you must clearly demonstrate how they meet the education and experience criteria.

The answer should clearly identify the role and explain relevant responsibilities and/or actions that you took. Additionally, you need to provide sufficient information regarding dates & duration, scope of work as well as project or job complexity (as appropriate).

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.