Intermediate Financial Officer (ANTICIPATORY)

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

AAFC is committed to diversity and inclusion and is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s best diversity employers. We welcome all applicants and strongly encourage candidates to self-declare if they belong to an Employment Equity designated group (i.e. Aboriginal Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, Visible Minorities or Women).

Duties

As an intermediate finance officer, you may report to a senior manager in the areas of Business Risk Management (BRM) Program Funding, BRM Administrative Funding, Internal Controls, AgriInsurance Finance, Corporate Finance and Audit Coordination.

Main responsibilities of this position may include undertaking projects individually or as a team, member; researching and analysing financial and operational data to generate short-term financial reports or contribute to development of multi-year financial planning and accountability reports; providing interpretations and guidance to clients on financial policies, guidelines and practices; liaising with internal and/or external stakeholders to exchange information and/or analyse options on service delivery; drafting proposals and presenting to management; handling various elements of the management accountability and control framework including providing advice and guidance to managers; conducting reviews of internal operational policies, systems and processes to ensure compliance.

Work environment

At AAFC, we offer a dynamic, diverse work environment with flexibility in work hours, tele-work options (during Covid-19 response, and potentially in the future), work-life balance, and much more ! Although currently working in a virtual environment, our offices are located in the heart of the Exchange District in downtown Winnipeg with over 225 talented individuals working in a wide variety of functions and disciplines. We support skill development, innovative thinking and positive leadership. If you are looking for an opportunity to build relationships, lead projects and grow your skills, consider joining our team !

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified and partially qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions with various tenures as well as various linguistic requirements.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
Eligibility for the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) professional accounting designation.

*Specialization is defined as a minimum of six (6) courses within one of these areas: accounting; finance; business administration; commerce or economics.

IF YOU HAVE CREDENTIALS OUTSIDE OF CANADA, please follow the link below for information on how to obtain a degree equivalency. You must obtain an equivalency, at your own expense, in order to be considered for appointment into the public service.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Significant** experience in finance in at least one (1) of the following areas:
- Costing;
- Financial Planning and Resource Management;
- Financial Systems Development, Implementation or Maintenance;
- Accounting Operations;
- Financial Reporting;
- Auditing;
- Internal Controls; or
- Grants and Contributions.

** Significant is defined as having the depth and breadth of experience acquired in performing a broad range of activities over a cumulative period of 2 years or more.

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

Various language requirements
English or French essential
Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB
Bilingual imperative CBC/CBC

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
- Planning and Organizing
- Analytical thinking
- Interactive Communication

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

EDUCATION
-University degree or two (2) year college diploma in computer science or similar discipline.
-Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.
-Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) designation.
-Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Significant** experience in finance in the following areas :
- Managing a costing process and developing costing and charging models or allocation
methodologies;
- Financial transaction verification and audit;
- Supervising staff including providing direction;
- Working with SAP or Cognos;
- Review of contribution agreements, associated payment claims and in the interpretation of
program terms and conditions;
- Administering time collection systems;
- Public sector cost sharing agreements.

** Significant is defined as having the depth and breadth of experience acquired in performing a broad range of activities over a cumulative period of 2 years or more.

Agriculture and Agri-food Canada recognizes that the diversity of its employee 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. We encourage women (especially in non-traditional occupations), Indigenous peoples (Aboriginal peoples), persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups to apply and declare themselves as part of one or more of the Employment Equity groups as selection may be limited to candidates belonging to one or more of the groups.

Information on employment equity

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS :
-Leave may be restricted due to operational requirements.
-Ability and willingness to work within the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with a standard 37.5 hour work week.
-Ability and willingness to travel, as required, within Canada.
-Ability and willingness to work overtime, as required.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Secret security clearance

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
Professional designations and certifications must be maintained up-to-date and in good standing.

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

ASSESSEMENT INFORMATION

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

Various assessment tools may be used, such as, standardized tests, interviews, references, board member knowledge, etc.

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

A random or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria:
- Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team.
- Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the specific duties of the position being staffed.
- Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience.
- Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications.

A test may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Asset qualifications may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

APPLICATION & CORRESPONDENCE INFORMATION

Applications submitted by email will not be accepted. You must apply on-line through www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs.html.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact the email referenced below under "Contact Information".

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

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.