Casual opportunities - Various Administrative assistant positions ( 90 days)

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

When submitting your application, you MUST CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE with specific examples how you meet the qualifications required. You will need to specify the exact period (month/year to month/year) and to provide sufficient information to allow the selection committee to assess the depth and breadth of experience in terms of education and experience criteria sought. It is NOT SUFFICIENT to only state that you possess the experience or to only provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Information provided throughout your application MUST BE SUPPORTED IN YOUR RESUME.

Failure to provide this information in the requested format may result in your application being rejected.

Please indicate your availability date in your application. We have an immediate need to staff Administrative Assistant positions. Successful applicants can expect to begin working as soon as all of the conditions are met.

Intent of the process

This process will be used to create a list of candidates interested to casual employment. Casual employment is a temporary form of employment for a maximum of 90 working days per department in a calendar year.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter

Contact information for 2 references.

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

EDUCATION

A secondary school diploma or a satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma or successful completion of a provincially/territorially approved secondary school equivalency test, or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Experience in the provision of general administrative support.

Experience in the use of various software programs such as: Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint.

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

Various language requirements
French essential
Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

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

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

COMMUNICATION

Candidates must include in their application a valid email address that is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users; some email systems block these types of email. Ensure to check/view your spam folder regularly. Should your email address change during the process, it is your responsibility to inform us.

HOW CAN YOU APPLY?

Only on-line applications will be accepted in order to take advantage of the many benefits of using the electronic recruitment system. Please communicate with the contact person to discuss alternative methods if online application is impossible.

To submit an application on-line, please select the button “Apply Online”.

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.