Financial Advisors WANTED!

Update: *Amendment to the closing date

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

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).

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.

LOCATION AND TELEWORK:
Presently, the official location (designated workplace*) of the positions to be staffed is at 800 De La Gauchetière Street, West, Montreal, QC. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the employees are required to work from home. When an eventual return to the workplace will be possible, there may be, at the manager’s discretion or based on operational requirements, a continued option or requirement to work from a different ESDC/Service Canada Office location or from an employee’s residence located in Canada. Therefore, individuals who believe that they meet the listed essential qualifications of the position, regardless of where they live or work, are encouraged to apply.

*Designated workplace: location of work or business address where the employee would work if a telework, hoteling or remote working arrangement was not in place.

In order for your application to be retained for the next steps of the evaluation, you must provide a résumé (curriculum vitae) and the complete answers to the pre-screening questions, which clearly demonstrates with concrete and detailed examples, how you meet the education and experience requirements listed as essential qualifications, and the other qualifications (may be needed for the job). It is not sufficient to say that you have the required qualifications or to list your current duties.

PLEASE PROCEED AS FOLLOWS:
-Indicate the name of the employer where the experience was acquired.
-Indicate the period of time in which you have held the position (Month/Year to Month/Year).
-Provide concrete examples of the tasks you have completed which show how the experience was acquired. Failure to provide sufficient information in response to the Essential Qualifications could result in your application being screened out.

Resumes will only be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described.

THE WRITTEN COMMUNCATION COMPETENCY will be assessed through the following question: ``Tell us why you would be the ideal candidate for this position``?

Work environment

You are looking for a stimulating work environment filled with challenges. You want to work on an innovative, resourceful, dynamic team where teamwork is a priority. You like to evolve in an operational context and unexpected or unusual situations do not scare you. You are rigorous, analytical, punctual and you integrate well into a team. We are looking for you! You do not have to be funny to work here, but having a sense of humor is an asset!

This is your chance to join an Employer of Choice!

ESDC has been named as one of Canada's top 100 employers!

There are many reasons why ESDC is a great workplace such as:
ESDC delivers a range of programs and services that impact Canadians throughout their lives. The Department provides seniors with basic income security, supports unemployed workers, helps students finance their post-secondary education and assists parents who are raising young children. We are very proud to serve our fellow Canadians! See for yourself on how we have an impact on Canadians: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/results/stories.html

We have an employee-focused culture, we recognize the importance of continuous learning, career development opportunities and work-life balance within a diverse and respectful work environment.

Intent of the process

A pool of partially or fully qualified candidates may be established and could also be used to staff similar positions with various tenures, titles and security requirements in the Chief Financial Officer Branch within the Department of Employment and Social Development Canada in Montreal, Quebec.

We encourage all interested individuals to apply, even those in equivalent groups and levels.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A response to a text question addressing the following:

• Tell us why you would be the ideal candidate for this position ?

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

EDUCATION

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

OR

Possession of the Government of Canada Financial Management Certificate.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Experience performing one or more of the following:
E1: Accounting (eg. accounts payable, accounts receivable, bookkeeping, etc)
E2: Financial policy and controls
E3: Financial analysis, advice and recommendation
E4: Client service in the financial sector

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in accounting, finance, business administration, commerce or economics AND experience related to positions in the Financial Management Group (FI);

OR

Eligibility for a recognized professional accounting designation. The recognized professional accounting designations are Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and Certified General Accountant (CGA).

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

-AE1: Experience using SAP financial system;
-AE2: Experience using advanced functions in Excel;
-AE3: Experience in accounts payable;
-AE4: Experience in providing financial support and guidance to clients;
-AE5: Experience working in the Federal public service.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

COMPETENCIES

• Oral communication
• Written communication
• Showing Initiative and Being Action Oriented
• Thinking Things Through
• Working Effectively with Others

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

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

At Employment and Social Development Canada, diversity is our strength. If you’re a woman, an Indigenous person, a person with a disability or a visible minority and are interested in bringing in different perspectives and insights, let us know by completing the Employment Equity (EE) section in your application. Appointments of members of these EE groups could be made to ensure our workforce is inclusive and representative of the Canadian public we serve.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Willing and available to travel occasionally.
• Willing and available to work overtime on short notice occasionally.
• Willingness to work irregular hours to support operational activities.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

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

The hiring organization will accept applications on-line only. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System. To submit an application on-line, please select the button “Apply Online” below.

Candidates will be contacted by email and it is imperative that you provide a current email address that accepts e-mail from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). Candidates are strongly encouraged to check their email on a regular basis. It is your entire responsibility to inform us at all times of any changes regarding your contact information.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

A secondment or acting appointment requires approval of your supervisor.

Candidates will need to provide proof of their education credentials at the interview stage.

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

All information obtained through the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, could be used to evaluate the candidates.

Screening of applications and/or selection of candidates may be based on assets qualifications, operational requirements, or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

Random selection, top-down selection and/or other volume management techniques may be used at any time during the process to identify which applicants will be further assessed.

What is a top-down selection? It is where only the top scoring candidates will be invited to the next stage of the assessment. Please note that different pass marks and cut-off scores can be used at various stages of the assessment process. Candidates who attain the pass mark might not be further considered in the process if they do not achieve the cut-off score.

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Bilingual Positions
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To be considered for a Bilingual Imperative position, you must be willing to undergo Second Language Evaluation testing OR you must already have Second Language Evaluation (SLE) results (proof will be required).

If you have undertaken a SLE by the Public Service Commission (PSC), you can obtain a copy of the SLE results, by requesting it on the following website: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/corporate/about-us/contact-us.html#sle. For more information on SLE, visit the following web site: http://www.psc-cfp.gc.ca/ppc-cpp/sle-els/cand-info-cand-eng.html

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.

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/second-language-testing-public-service/self-assessment-tests.html

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.