Financial Assistant - Anticipatory

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

1. Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

2. You will be required to show how you demonstrate the essential qualifications (i.e. Education, Experience, Abilities and Personal Suitability) for the initial screening by answering online screening questions. It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather you must clearly demonstrate HOW, WHEN, and WHERE the qualification was met through substantiation by examples. Information on your described skills, experience, etc. provided in the screening questions should be supported by your resume. Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in your application being rejected from the process.

3. If you do not fully complete the screening questions as instructed, you may be screened out.

4. 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.

5. Asset qualifications may be applied in this selection process.

6. Please identify clearly your substantive group and level and your employment status on your resume and/or application form.

7. The answers you provide in your submission may also serve to assess your ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Intent of the process

A pool of pre-qualified or fully qualified candidates may be created to staff similar or identical positions with various tenure, various linguistic profiles and security requirements within the Courts Administration Service.

Candidates may be evaluated further, for specific opportunities, on qualifications (including conditions of employment and operational requirements) that are deemed necessary, whether or not these qualifications have been listed on the job advertisement.

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)

At minimum a successful completion of secondary school diploma OR employer-approved alternative*.

*A satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to two years of secondary school.

Degree equivalency

**Recent and ***significant experience in using a Financial Management System.

Experience in dealing with clients.

**Recent and ***significant experience in providing accounting and/or financial support services.

**Recent is defined as within the last twelve (12) months.

***Significant experience refers to the depth and breadth and is defined by both the time spent to perform the activity and type (range, scope and complexity) of the tasks performed in connection with the criteria related to experience. Applicants must provide clear and specific examples in this regard in their application.

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

THE QUALIFICATIONS BELOW MAY BE APPLIED AS ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS OR ASSET QUALIFICATIONS DEPENDING ON THE POSITION TO BE STAFFED.

Experience in using Freebalance or SAP

Experience in using PBHC (SMS)

***Significant experience using advanced functionalities in Microsoft Excel software

Experience in salary management

Experience in accounting operations

***Significant experience: Refers to the depth and breadth and is defined by both the time spent to perform the activity and type (range, scope and complexity) of the tasks performed in connection with the criteria related to experience. Applicants must provide clear and specific examples in this regard in their application.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB,
And English or French Essential

Information on language requirements

Ability to manage and prioritize a workload and meet deadlines.
Ability to analyze and review financial documents.
Ability to follow procedures and instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Effective interpersonal relationships
Judgment
Dependability
Team Player
Adaptability
Attention to details

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

- Willing and able to work overtime as required.
- Willing and able to adopt flexible work hours as per operational requirements.

Conditions of employment

Reliability or Secret security clearance. This factor is not used at the pre-selection stage.

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

In support of achieving a diverse workforce, selection may be limited to candidates who self-declare as a member of the following Employment Equity groups: aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, women.

The Courts Administration Service 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, 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.

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.