Finance Specialist

Update: THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO THE PREVIOUS ADVERTISEMENT. ONLY THE CLOSING DATE HAS BEEN CHANGED. APPLICANTS WHO HAVE APPLIED DON'T NEED TO SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

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

Candidates must clearly demonstrate in their responses that they meet the essential education and experience qualifications. 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 sufficient information will result in the candidate being screened out and rejected from the process.

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.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff positions of various tenures including permanent or temporary.

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)

EDUCATION

A secondary school diploma and completion of at least one accounting course at the post-secondary level which is part of a diploma program.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Experience in accounting operations such as auditing, accounts receivable or accounts payable.

Experience in using computers and software including a computerized financial system, word processing and spreadsheet programs.

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

Asset Qualifications:
EDUCATION

Graduation with a degree from a recognized university with specialization in accounting, finance, business administration, commerce or economics.

Successful completion of two years of a post-secondary program with specialization in accounting, finance, business administration, commerce or economics.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Recent experience in accounting operations such as auditing, accounts receivable or accounts payable.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of the Mission of the Correctional Service of Canada.

Knowledge of accounting methods, practices and principles.

Knowledge of the legislation and policies of central agencies related to financial management.

ABILITIES

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to analyze, interpret and apply policies and/or guidelines and/or procedures.

Ability to audit and process accounts.

Ability to establish priorities and work under pressure.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES

Effective interpersonal relationships
Judgement
Dependability
Initiative
Thoroughness

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

Asset Qualifications:
ABILITIES

Ability to work as part of a team

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

Information on employment equity

Operational Requirements:

Willingness to work overtime occasionally
Willingness to travel occasionally
May be required to work with inmates

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

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

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 who cannot apply online or persons with disabilities preventing them from applying online are asked to inform the contact persons responsible for this process prior to the closing date. You may also review jobs open to the public through INFOTEL at 1-800-645-5605. The INFOTEL number for persons using a TTY/TDD is 1-800-532-9397.

Depending on the requirements of the position(s) being staffed from this process, for current or future
vacancies, any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements, and organizational needs
may be applied at the time of staffing. Candidates may be contacted and assessed against these
criteria at any time during this process.

Note that the hiring manager might consider using assets qualifications as early as the screening
stage. If you possess any of the experience or education factors listed under Asset Qualifications, it is
your responsibility to clearly identify in your application how you meet them. Failure to do so may
result in the rejection of your application.

Depending on the number of candidates, various volume management strategies may be used for the purpose of managing applications/candidates, assessment invitation, pool creation and/or selection decisions such as, but not limited to, invoking one or more of the asset experience, applying a top down selection, cut-off scores.

For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for
screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results, and sending invitations for
written tests and interviews). It is therefore your responsibility to verify your e-mail account for new
communication regarding this selection process on a regular basis and to advise of any change of
address, phone number and/or email address. 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 (some email systems block these types of emails).

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.