Account Officer

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

ACOA prioritizes an inclusive, equitable and safe work environment. This means that ACOA highlights equity and inclusion in all steps of the selection process. Our aim is to have a workplace that welcomes visible and invisible forms of diversity.

INFORMATION SESSIONS ON HOW TO APPLY

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Work environment

Are you looking to work in a dynamic environment where employees enjoy their work, have opportunities to grow and can gain valuable knowledge and experience in a program delivery environment?

At the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), we invest in our people, our communities, and our economy. Every single one of our nearly 600 employees contributes to our success – and the success of our region. We work together to help businesses become more competitive, innovative and productive, to develop and diversify local economies in our communities, and to champion the strengths of Atlantic Canada.

We are a team of dynamic and talented professionals who:

- Do Big Things and take pride in what we do and in our results.
- Believe in and promote work/life balance.
- Provide an environment that encourages and supports continuous learning throughout your career.

Over the past decade, our workplace has consistently ranked as one of the best places to work in the federal government.

By working as an Account Officer, you will:

- Accomplish work that allows you to use your organizational and leadership skills.
- Promote ACOA's programs and activities to the public and business community.
- Provide professional advice, analysis and recommendations on economic and business development issues.
- Assist in the delivery of regional economic development programs.
- Represent ACOA at meetings with various key stakeholders.
- Manage a portfolio of accounts.
- Collaborate with other federal departments, as well as provincial and territorial governments.

That is who we are. If that is who you want to be, then ACOA could be the place for you. Come build a stronger Atlantic economy with us!

Intent of the process

The intent of this selection process is to create a pool of candidates to staff positions with various language requirements and various tenures within ACOA (indeterminate, term, deployment, acting, secondment or assignment).

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter "HOW TO STRUCTURE YOUR COVER LETTER The information listed in the advertisement is there to help you determine if these positions fit your background and aspirations. Your cover letter and resumé will be the first pieces of information we’ll see about you. Please use your cover letter (maximum 500 words) to describe what makes you the ideal candidate for a position with the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and how your skills and experience will help the Atlantic Canadian economy."

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

EDUCATION
Degree from a recognized post-secondary institution or a secondary school diploma or equivalency and an acceptable combination* of education, training and/or experience relevant to the duties of the position.

* An acceptable combination is defined as completion of secondary school and a minimum of two years of cumulative work experience.

IF YOU WENT TO SCHOOL OUTSIDE OF CANADA
If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. This will enable you to provide proof that your foreign credentials are comparable to Canadian standards when applying for a job in the public service. The public service recognizes foreign educational credentials as long as they are deemed comparable to Canadian standards, through a recognized credential assessment service.

The Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) assists persons who wish to obtain an assessment of their educational, professional and occupational credentials by referring them to the appropriate organizations.

The CICIC does not itself assess credentials, nor does it intervene on behalf of individuals or in complaints to the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board (FPSLREB). The CICIC can be contacted at the CICIC website. Their website provides links to a number of Canadian organizations that provide equivalency assessments.

You may also contact the CICIC at:
95 St. Clair Avenue West, Suite 1106
Toronto, Ontario M4V 1N6
Tel: 416-962-9725
Fax: 416-962-2800

Please note that foreign documents must be translated prior to their submission as proof of education.

Degree equivalency

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE

• Experience in providing or presenting information verbally to others.
• Experience in working collaboratively with others on projects or activities.
• Experience in gathering and analyzing information, and in preparing reports or documents for other users.

Experience is defined as engagement in the performance of these duties associated with a minimum period of one year.

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

Various language requirements
• Bilingual Imperative – Levels BBB/BBB, BBC/BBC, CBC/CBC
• English Essential
• French Essential

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrating integrity and respect
• Attention to detail
• Adaptability
• Client focus
• Initiative
• Oral and written communication

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

ASSET EDUCATION
• Graduation from a recognized post-secondary institution with an acceptable specialization in a field relevant to the duties of the position.
• A recognized professional accounting designation.

Degree equivalency

ASSET EXPERIENCE

• Experience in providing management with strategic advice and recommendations.
• Experience in interpreting and applying policies and procedures.
• Experience in the delivery of economic-development programs and services.
• Experience in project management and leading project teams.
• Experience in the delivery of economic-development programs and services.

In support of achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce, current or future organizational needs may require that consideration be given to candidates who self-identify as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups and Indigenous people.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Various security clearance requirements depending on the position (Reliability or Secret).

All employees of the core public administration are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and attest to their vaccination status unless accommodated based on a medical contraindication, religion, or another prohibited ground for discrimination as defined under the Canadian Human Rights Act.

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

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.

APPLICANTS INFORMATION:
• We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free hiring process. If you require accommodation at any stages in the selection process, including technical aid to ensure an equitable assessment of your qualifications, please use the contact information below.
• You are encouraged to apply online via the jobs.gc.ca site. To submit an application, please select the button “Apply Online” below.
• You must meet all essential qualifications to be qualified. Asset qualifications, under the "other qualifications" sections, are not essential, but may be deciding factors at any stages of the process.
• When communicating with us, you may use the official language (English or French) of your choice.
• We will be reaching out via email. You must include a valid email address in your application. Be sure to check your spam folder.
• If you currently work in the Public Service of Canada, please state this in your application. Please indicate your substantive group and level and your employment status.

PROCESS INFORMATION:
• Random and/or top-down selection may be used to decide who will be assessed further.
• All communication during the process may be used to evaluate you.
• Various assessment tools may be used

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.