Casual Inventory - Administrative positions

Update: **AMENDMENT TO THE CLOSING DATE**

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

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

Work environment

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) and the Canadian Coast Guard are unique and inspiring workplaces, where our people are valued members of a team committed to serving Canada. We were recognized as one of the country’s ''Top Employers'' in 2021.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada is the federal lead for safeguarding our waters and managing Canada's fisheries, oceans and freshwater resources. We support economic growth in the marine and fisheries sectors, and innovation in areas such as aquaculture and biotechnology. We help ensure healthy and sustainable aquatic ecosystems through habitat protection and sound science. Every day, thousands of dedicated employees work to safeguard Canada’s oceans, lakes, rivers and aquatic resources. Our staff make a difference in the lives of Canadians and bring a range of skills and experience to the work they do.

Intent of the process

This inventory is for casual employment. Casual workers are hired for specified periods that may not exceed 90 working days in one calendar year, in a department or in an agency to which the Public Service Commission (PSC) has exclusive authority to make appointments.
🌟 The period of casual employment may be for one or more than one term, but is not to exceed 90 working days in a department or agency in a calendar year.🌟

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies.

AS : Administrative Services
CR : Clerical and Regulatory

Administrative Services and Support (AS or CR)
Can you easily compose in an environment where priorities are changing and tasks are varied? Do you stand out for your professionalism, your autonomy, your efficiency and your sense of organization? You are the administration professional we are looking for to provide quality administrative service to stakeholders and employees.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Experience providing client service or customer support.
Experience in providing administrative support services.
Experience in using Microsoft Programs including Outlook, Word and Excel.

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

EDUCATION
Qualification standards for the core public administration may be required.

*The qualification standards may vary according to the group and level.

Link : https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/staffing/qualification-standards/core.html

Degree equivalency

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

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

Information on employment equity

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

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE: Please submit your application online. We request that you DO NOT email, fax or mail in hard copy documents.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

For this appointment process, our intention is to communicate with candidates by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including sending invitations for written tests and interviews). Candidates who apply to this selection process must include, in their application, a valid e-mail address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some e-mail systems block these types of e-mail). If you do not wish to receive your results by e-mail, it is your responsibility to inform us.

On October 6, 2021, the Government of Canada announced details of its plans to require vaccination across the federal public service.

As per the new Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for the Core Public Administration Including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, federal public servants in the Core Public Administration and members of the RCMP must attest to their vaccination status. The requirement for employees to be fully vaccinated applies whether they are teleworking, working remotely or working on-site. This is a condition of employment and it applies to indeterminate (permanent), determinate (term), casual, and student hiring. Should you reach the point in the selection process where it is necessary to verify terms and conditions of employment then the hiring manager or a human resources representative will contact you in order to complete an attestation.

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.