Manager, Finance

SELECTION PROCESS CANCELLED

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity has been cancelled.

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

As an equal opportunity employer, Indigenous Services Canada is committed to achieving a competent, representative workforce that reflects the diversity of the Canadian population. We encourage members of the following employment equity groups to apply and to self-identify: Women (especially in occupational groups where they are under-represented), members of a visible minority group, Indigenous peoples and persons with a disability.
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Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, employees of Indigenous Services Canada are currently working remotely. The department is actively working on a flexible, phased approach for the safe return of employees to their usual workspaces. Therefore, this opportunity may initially be a remote working opportunity. When it is deemed safe to return to the workplace, the opportunity will be in an Indigenous Services Canada office located in the Atlantic Region. A long-term telework agreement could be considered.

Work environment

Indigenous Services Canada strives to be a trusted partner that respects Indigenous perspectives and supports First Nations, Inuit and Métis in controlling the delivery of high-quality services for healthy, prosperous and thriving communities. With this unique vision, the Department’s work is grounded within two fundamental guiding principles: respect the diversity of Indigenous cultures and see their influence in the way we work; and recognizing that partnerships are at the core of how we do things.

Unique opportunities exist for individuals that wish to play a role in supporting this vision in various areas and fields such as: economic development, land management, community infrastructure, education and social programs, community development, health and health promotion related programs.

For more information about the Department and its strategic priorities, please refer to the Department Strategic Plan 2020-2025: https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1580929468793/1580929551018

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to fill a position on an indeterminate basis within the Atlantic Region. A pool of qualified candidates will also be established and could be used to fill identical or similar positions of various duration and with different linguistic profiles within Indigenous Services Canada offices within the Atlantic Region and across Canada.

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 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. The recognized professional accounting designations are Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified General Accountant (CGA).

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Significant experience* in the field of budget planning (forecasting), financial reporting and accounting operations.
Significant experience* in providing strategic advice and recommendations to senior management** on financial management issues including strategic and operational planning, wealth or deficit management.
Experience in interpreting and implementing financial policies, directives or procedures in the federal, provincial, municipal or First Nation public service as well as in governmental organizations.
Experience in managing human resources. ***

* Significant experience is defined as experience in which the incumbent's primary responsibilities include the responsibilities listed above and refers to the breadth, depth and complexity of the duties performed for at least two (2) years.
** Senior Management refers to individuals at the level of Director (or equivalent) and higher.
*** For human resources management, applicants must clearly demonstrate that they have supervised employees, assigned tasks, managed and assessed performance and implemented training plans. Applicants must also indicate the number of employees they have directly supervised.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of government financial policies and their impact on financial management within a department.

ABILITIES
Ability to identify problems, evaluate solutions and recommend appropriate action plans.
Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines for a Finance Unit and/or task for senior management.
Ability to lead a team using different leadership techniques or styles for example: motivating a team through disruption with short term and long term pressures in a financial work environment.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES
Demonstrating integrity and respect
Thinking things through
Working effectively with others
Showing initiative and being action-oriented
Promote innovation and leading change

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

EXPERIENCE
Recent experience* in providing financial advice on the management of grants and contributions, revenue streams or fund management to executive management, boards or Chief/Mayor and Council.

Experience in doing Lean exercises; internal evaluations of processes and procedures; and internal or external audits.

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

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
Indigenous Services Canada is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population it serves. In support of our strategy to achieve our employment equity goals, preference may be given to candidates who, at the time of application, indicate that they are belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups (self-declaration): Aboriginal peoples, Women, Visible Minorities and Persons with Disabilities.

OPERATIONNAL REQUIREMENTS
Willing and able to work overtime.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Willing and able to travel.

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

📌 Information and Tips for applicants:

1. Applications that are retained or screened-in are those that provide information in the prescreening questionnaire that demonstrate meeting the essential education and experiences. You must provide your education level and the institution where you attained this level, and concrete examples on how you meet each of the four essential experience elements and the period of time the experiences were acquired. The resume provided will only be used to corroborate information provided in the questionnaire.

2. Candidates are also asked to confirm and provide examples on any of the asset criteria they meet. However, it is important to note that ONLY the essential education and experiences criteria determine those applications that are screened in.

3. The application will be used to assess the ability to communicate effectively in writing for those candidates whose applications are retained to be assessed further.

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.