Annual Returns Auditor

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

Please read this advertisement carefully in order to ensure you provide all the required information.

WHERE ARE THE WORK LOCATIONS?

During the Covid-19 pandemic response, the CRTC mostly works in a virtual environment, always within the borders of Canada. Although a variety of jobs could potentially be performed anywhere across Canada, many positions may require a physical presence in our offices in Gatineau (downtown location), Quebec post-pandemic.

Candidates must meet all of the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position. A candidate may be appointed to a position even though they do not meet any or all of the asset qualifications or operational requirements. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

Work environment

Are you looking for a challenging and dynamic job in which you can make a difference in the lives of Canadians? A job at the CRTC might be of interest to you.

The CRTC is an administrative tribunal of approx. 550 employees that operates at arm’s length from the federal government; nonetheless, the CRTC’s employees are employees of the public service. Led by our Chairperson, with the support of Vice-chairpersons and regional Commissioners, we are dedicated to ensuring that Canadians have access to a world-class communication system that promotes innovation and enriches their lives. Our role is to implement the laws and regulations set by Parliamentarians who create legislation and departments that set policies. We regulate and supervise broadcasting and telecommunications in the public interest. For more information, please consult our website at https://crtc.gc.ca/eng/acrtc/organ.htm.

As recently published in an article in the Hill Times, the CRTC is ranked in the top 10% best places to work for in the Canadian Public Service, according to the 2020 Public Service Employee Survey: https://www.hilltimes.com/2021/06/21/canadas-public-service-employee-survey-2020-says-employees-happier-and-former-top-agencies-still-on-top/302247.

CONSUMER, RESEARCH AND COMMUNICATIONS (CRC):

This sector provides advice and support through policy development, planning and research, and partnership building. It provides the communications industry with economic and financial analysis and advice, as well as designing, managing and conducting industry surveys of the telecommunications and broadcasting markets and industries. Transactions related to the ownership of broadcasting and telecommunications companies are reviewed. It also provides technical analysis and advice related to broadcasting policies and applications. In addition, it ensures that the needs and issues of consumers—including those with disabilities—are at the heart of the Commission’s work. CRC also oversees and advises on the implementation of communications activities for the Commission including internal communications for employees, strategic communications, parliamentary affairs, media relations, client services, creative services, web services, outreach, social media, advertising and public opinion research.

Intent of the process

INTENT/RESULT OF THIS PROCESS:

This process will be used to staff the above-mentioned position.

PARTIALLY QUALIFIED POOL:

A pool of partially qualified candidates may be established for indeterminate, determinate and acting appointments, as well as for assignments, deployments and secondments to staff similar positions with various linguistic or security requirements or profiles.

NON-IMPERATIVE APPOINTMENTS MAY BE CONSIDERED:

The position to be staffed is bilingual imperative BBB/BBB. However, bilingual non-imperative appointments may be considered if we are unable to staff the position with a qualified candidate who meets the BBB/BBB language proficiency.

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:

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in accounting, business administration, commerce, finance or some other specialty relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:

A valid recognized professional accounting designation OR eligibility for a recognized professional accounting designation. The recognized professional accounting designations are CPA, CA, CMA or CGA.

EXPERIENCE:

• Recent* experience reviewing AND conducting audits or compliance reviews of corporations’ financial information.
• Significant** experience presenting audit findings or reviews AND providing recommendations to senior management.***

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

**Significant experience is understood to mean the depth and breadth of the experience associated with having performed a broad range of activities related to this task, which is normally acquired over the course of two (2) years.

***Senior Management is defined as director level and above.

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

EXPERIENCE (ASSET):

• Experience in data collection, including design of financial questionnaires, definition of variables and analysis of the data collected.
• Experience in coordinating a project, leading a project team OR supervising staff
• Experience in the communications industry.
• Recent* and significant** experience in analyzing AND interpreting legislation, regulations or policies.
• Experience in developing audit programs, methodologies or strategies
• Recent* experience in building effective working relationships with various internal OR external stakeholders.

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

**Significant experience is understood to mean the depth and breadth of the experience associated with having performed a broad range of activities related to this task, which is normally acquired over the course of two (2) years.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual Imperative - BBB/BBB.
Bilingual Non-Imperative.

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of Canadian Accounting Standards and audit practices.

ABILITIES:

• Ability to conduct compliance audits of entities, financial information or financial data from other sources.
• Ability to conduct detailed financial analysis.
• Ability to analyze and interpret legislation, regulations or policies.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Ability to work under pressure, to prioritize AND meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to deliver presentations to management OR decision makers.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

• Judgment.
• Attention to detail.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Reliability.
• Demonstrating integrity and respect.

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work overtime on short notice.
• Willing and able to travel for work or training using various modes of transportation.

Conditions of employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT :

• Reliability status security clearance.
• To be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

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 DO NOT send a cover letter. These screening questions replace the cover letter. We will NOT review cover letters.

The purpose of these screening questions is to help you submit an application that is clear, complete and persuasive and demonstrates that you have all of the required essential education and experience qualifications and some or all of the asset education and experience qualifications. Responses will not be considered satisfactory if you simply state that you have the required qualifications or provide a list of current or past responsibilities or paraphrase the qualifications.

Your responses to the screening questions will be used as the primary source to determine if you meet the screening requirements. If you do not fully complete the screening questions as instructed, you may be screened out. The resume you have sent with your initial application will be used only if the Assessment Board considers it needs to validate the information provided in this questionnaire.

Each question is divided into two parts. The first part consists of a simple question requiring a YES or NO answer. If your answer is “yes”, the second part will ask to fully demonstrate how you obtained this qualification.

LEAVE OR ABSENCES DURING THE SELECTION PROCESS: It is the responsibility of the candidate to notify the Human Resources Advisor of any pre-approved leave throughout the duration of the selection process in order to facilitate scheduling of evaluations.

Candidates are advised that their interview will only be rescheduled under "exceptional circumstances", such as:

1. Medical reason with certificate
2. Pre-arranged travel with proof
3. Pre-scheduled training with proof
4. Pre-arranged exam/interview for another Government of Canada selection process with proof
5. Death in the family
6. Other exceptional reason deemed acceptable by the Selection Board (e.g. Jury Duty, etc.)

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

Please ensure that your Personal Record Identifier (PRI) is included in your application.

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

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts emails from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

VOLUME MANAGEMENT:

Pass marks will be established for each qualifications. However, achieving the pass mark is not a guarantee of an appointment or that candidates will be put through the next stages of the assessment process. A cut-off score may be used and top-down approach may be used at any step if there is a sufficient number of candidates to meet immediate and anticipated staffing needs. A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

ASSETS OR ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS MAY BE REQUIRED:

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

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.

ASSESSMENTS:

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

A written examination will be administered.

An interview will be administered.

Reference checks will be sought.

Applications submitted by email will not be accepted. You must apply on-line through www.jobs.gc.ca. Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact .

To submit an application on-line, please click on the button "Apply Now" below.

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.