Stream 1: Accounting Services Assistant/Stream 2: Human Resources Assistant

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

*AMENDMENT* Closing date

Only applications received directly via the System (https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page1710?toggleLanguage=en) will be accepted.

If you do not clearly demonstrate how you meet all screening criteria, your application will be rejected. Your application may also be rejected if it has incomplete information. We will not contact you to request information that is missing from your application.

Intent of the process

The initial intent of this process is to offer one (1) indeterminate appointment as an Accounting Services Assistant and three (3) term appointments as an HR Assistant at the bilingual imperative BBB/BBB level.

A pool of qualified persons resulting from this process will be created and may be used to fill similar positions with linguistic profiles (bilingual imperative BBB/BBB and English Essential (for HR Assistant only)) as well as tenures (indeterminate, specified period) which may vary according to the position being staffed.

This pool may be used to staff similar positions in other organizations within the core public administration (http://www.psc-cfp.gc.ca/plcy-pltq/rfli-lirf/index-eng.htm).

By applying to this process, you consent to your personal application-related information being shared with other government departments interested in staffing similar positions.

Positions to be filled: 4

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Education:
Successful completion of two years of secondary school or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
- Experience in responding to requests for information and services from clients in an operational environment;
- Experience entering data or information into an information management system or spreadsheet;
- Experience in reviewing information or documentation for completeness and accuracy.

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

Various language requirements
Stream 1:
Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB

Stream 2:
Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB
English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
Stream 1 only:
- Knowledge of accounting practices;
- Knowledge of the Financial Administration Act.

Stream 2 only:
- Knowledge of a Human Resources Management Systems (such as Peoplesoft or MyGCHR);
- Knowledge of the human resources (HR) disciplines.

Competencies:
- Thinking things through;
- Working effectively with others;
- Demonstrating integrity and respect.

Abilities:
Stream 1 only:
- Ability to review and process different types of accounting transactions.

Stream 2 only:
- Ability to work under pressure.

Both Streams:
- Ability to communicate effectively orally;
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Personal Suitability:
- Reliability;
- Attention to details;
- Client service orientation.

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

ASSET CRITERIA

Experience:

Stream 1 Only:
- Experience in the review, verification, and payment of invoices;
- Experience in verification and creation of accounts receivable transactions.
- Experience using a financial management system such as SAP.

Stream 2 Only:
- Experience in using MyGCHR or Peoplesoft for inquiry and data entry;
- Experience in providing support services in Staffing in the Public Service;
- Experience in providing support services in Classification in the Public Service.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance - A valid secret security clearance is a condition of employment required for an appointment at the Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS). Failure to obtain this security clearance means either the candidate will not receive a job offer or the conditional offer will be rendered null and void. A thorough security clearance process will be applied to all candidates considered for an appointment; this process includes inquiries, verifications and assessments regarding matters such as, but not limited to:

• criminal record checks
• length of time living in Canada
• reference checks
• previous employment
• open source checks
• credit/financial status

Individuals must have lived in Canada for a sufficient period of time to enable appropriate inquiries, verifications and assessments to be conducted. For a secret security clearance, the verification of background information over a period of 10 years is typically required. Many of the verifications require support from third parties whose timelines are outside of TBS’s control. Overall, the process may take several weeks or months to complete. For further information, you may wish to review the TB Standard on Security Screening and the Policy on Government Security.

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

Reference checks will be sought.
An interview will be administered.
A test will be administered.
Please identify clearly for which position(s) you are submitting an application.
You must provide proof of your education credentials.
Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.
An assignment, secondment, or acting appointment requires approval of your supervisor.
A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, 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.