Bilingual Administrative Support Positions, quick application process!

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The Federal Public Service is stronger and most effective when we reflect the diversity of the Canadian population we serve. Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) is dedicated to building and promoting a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, representative of Canadian society. All candidates who believe they are qualified are encouraged to apply, including Black, other racialized and Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities and persons of the LGBTQ2+ community.

Individuals who identify with the LGBTQ2+ community and have any questions concerning their potential candidacy in this selection process are encouraged to send an email to the following mailbox: . This mailbox is confidentially managed by a person of the LGBTQ2+ community.

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/employment-equity.html

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.

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/assessment-accommodation-page/how-to-request-assessment-accommodation.html

On October 6, 2021, the Government of Canada announced 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. Accommodation requests will be assessed on a case-by-case basis and will be limited to employees who are unable to be vaccinated due to a certified medical contraindication, religion or any other prohibited ground of discrimination as defined in the Canadian Human Rights Act (CHRA).

Duties

We are recruiting for a number of positions where you will have the opportunity to expand your skills and knowledge of the department.

Here are just some examples of the potential opportunities and duties:

CR 03 Passport Clerk
CR 03 Mail and Office Services Clerk
CR 03 Support Clerk

CR 04 Administrative Support Assistant
CR 04 Program & Services Delivery Clerk
CR 04 General Support Clerk

Duties:
Respond to telephone, in person or electronic enquiries
Assist with administrative procedures
Provide general information to staff, clients and the public

Training will be provided for all positions. You may be given the opportunity to perform various duties within a CR-03 and/or CR-04 role depending on operational needs.

Work environment

Employee Focused Culture. We recognize the importance of continuous learning, career development opportunities and work-life balance within a diverse and respectful work environment.

Evolving Work Environment: Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) ensures employees have a safe, inclusive and innovative work environment where they feel valued and motivated. ESDC is a large, yet connected organization of people dedicated to our clients and improving service delivery by constantly evolving with changes in technology, procedures and legislation. We have quickly adapted to the new reality and the majority of our employees are currently working remotely from their home. While working remotely is not yet widely solidified as a permanent solution, it is currently part of our work environment. Employees can expect to work on site, remotely or with combination of both depending on the organizational needs at the time of hiring and as we evolve.

Intent of the process

We intend to create a pool of qualified bilingual candidates at the CR-03/ CR-04 level to staff casual and/or term positions within Employment and Social Development Canada in the designated locations listed through this job advertisement. While we initially hire on a casual and/or term basis, we are committed to investing in employees and these opportunities can lead to permanent employment.

In order to manage the number of applications in this selection process, management may apply top-down and/or random selection at any stage throughout the process.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB
Bilingual Imperative BBC/BBC
Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

Education:
• Secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives (a satisfactory score on the PSC test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience).

Education NOTE:
- A Secondary School Diploma refers to a High School Diploma.
- Equivalencies granted by provincial and/or territorial authorities (e.g. - General Education Development (GED), Adult Basic Education (ABE) which is a secondary school equivalent), will be accepted.
- A degree from a recognized* post-secondary institution will be accepted in lieu of a Secondary School Diploma.
*A recognized post-secondary institution includes those categorized as “recognized” as well as “authorized” by the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC).
- The PSC Test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma is the Public Service Commission’s General Intelligence Test 320 (GIT-320).
The acceptable combination will be evaluated by considering the highest level of education achieved and the depth and breadth of training and/or experience accumulated in customer service and/or in an office setting.

Degree equivalency

Competencies:
• Communication (oral)
• Communication (written)
• Thinking things through
• Attention to detail/ verification and accuracy
• Working effectively with others
• Demonstrating integrity and respect
• Showing Initiative and Being Action-Oriented
• Ability to lift 10 – 23 kg (CR03 - applicable to Mail and Office Services Clerk and Support Clerk positions only / CR 04 – some positions)

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

Organizational Needs:
Employment and Social Development Canada is committed to Employment Equity (EE). In order to achieve a representative workforce, selection may be based on qualified candidates self declaring as belonging to one or more of the following EE designated groups: Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, women and visible minorities. We encourage you to indicate if you belong to one or more of the designated groups by completing the EE section in your application.

Information on employment equity

Operational Requirements:
Willing and able to work overtime as required.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance
Enhanced reliability status security clearance

• Willing and able to travel
• Willing and able to lift 10-23 kg (CR03 - applicable to Mail and Office Services Clerk and Support Clerk positions only / CR 04 – some positions)

Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and attest to their vaccination status or have a supported accommodation measure based on a medical contraindication, religion, or any other 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

Candidates are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

We are actively hiring in many locations across Atlantic Canada. PLEASE APPLY ONLY for locations where you have a genuine interest in working or where you would be willing to relocate.

While you may be working remotely, you may be required to report to one of the following work locations as required:
Nova Scotia – Dartmouth, Halifax
New Brunswick – Bathurst, Fredericton, Moncton, Miramichi, Saint John
Newfoundland – St. John’s
Prince Edward Island – Charlottetown, Summerside


SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION:

Job applications must be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System. To submit an application on-line, please select the button “Apply Online” below. Persons requiring accommodation preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

No cover letter required. Simply complete application as directed and submit your résumé.

Please note when submitting an application to this selection process, you will be prompted to answer screening questions concerning the essential education. ALL OTHER COMPETENCIES/QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE ASSESSED AT A LATER TIME.

ASSESSMENT PROCESS:

You can expect to be part of a simple and innovative process!

Our goal is to complete this selection process in an efficient, timely manner. Failure to attend assessments as scheduled may result in the rejection of your candidacy. Applicants will be contacted via email to complete, or schedule required evaluations. Please check your inbox regularly as well as your junk mail. Some of the evaluations may use online technology solutions, instructions on these evaluations will be provided to you as needed. Candidates who progress successfully through the assessments may be invited to a brief interview.

Assessment results may be used in future processes for other positions.

The assessment methods used in this process are the same as those being used in process 2021-CSD-EA-ATL-0177396-1 (PM-01); 2022-CSD-EA-ATL-0014847 (PM-02); 2022-CSD-EA-ATL-0028030-1 (PM-02) and 2022-CSD-EA-ATL-0044199 (CR-03/CR-04). While you must submit an application for each process for which you wish to apply, your results will be valid for all processes.

LANGUAGE ASSESSMENTS:

To be considered for a Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB position, you must already have Second Language Evaluation results at the BBB/BBB level (proof will be required) OR you must be willing to undergo a Second Language Evaluation.

To be considered for a Bilingual Imperative BBC/BBC position, you must already have Second Language Evaluation results at the BBC/BBC level (proof will be required) OR you must be willing to undergo a Second Language Evaluation.

To be considered for a Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC position, you must already have Second Language Evaluation results at the CBC/CBC level (proof will be required) OR you must be willing to undergo a Second Language Evaluation.

To obtain a copy of SLE results, candidates may make a request at the following website: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/corporate/about-us/contact-us.html#N1

For more information on SLE, visit the following web-site:
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/second-language-testing-public-service.html

Validation of Education, Security, Citizenship and/or Proof of Name Change (if applicable):

Candidates will be required to submit their proof of education documents at the time of assessment. If the name on your education credentials is different from the name on your application, we will require proof that you are the same person, e.g. a copy of a marriage certificate or a copy of proof of name change from a provincial Vital Statistics office or other approved documentation.

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, will be used to evaluate the candidates on the above-noted competencies.

Communication (including issuing screening results and sending invitations for tests and interviews) for this process will be sent by email. It is the responsibility of the Applicant to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Applicants who apply to this selection process must include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). Applicants are strongly encouraged to check their email on a regular basis.

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.