Manager, Finance

Important messages

Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan) is the new federal development agency focused on British Columbia’s evolving economy. We are looking for individuals to join our team and play an important role in this agency’s mandate to grow and diversify BC’s economy.

About PacifiCan: Pacific Economic Development Canada promotes the development of British Columbia’s economy and advances the interests of BC in national economic policy. We offer diverse business services and investments with many goals, including the promotion of innovation and diversity. During the COVID-19 pandemic, PacifiCan has contributed significantly toward economic relief and recovery efforts through grants and contributions.
For further information on the organization, please visit Pacific Economic Development Canada https://www.canada.ca/en/pacific-economic-development.html

Duties

If you are looking to join Pacific Economic Development Canada, our Finance and Corporate Services Branch invites you to apply.

We are looking for people who think independently, work creatively, and enjoy working in a team environment to support the priorities of the agency. As a Manager, you will be a key player in leading the development of PacifiCan accounting policies, processes and procedures, and monitoring of compliance, as well as managing daily corporate accounting operations, and the provision of expert advice and training on accounting policies, processes and procedures to executives, managers and employees of PacifiCan.

Work environment

PacifiCan is an innovative workplace that makes a difference in British Columbia. This position reports to the PacifiCan National Headquarters office in the innovation hub in Surrey, B.C. and has a strong presence throughout the province and in Ottawa. We care about our accomplishments as a team and about each other. We consistently rank as a top federal department to work in and are driven to be the best at what we do. We hire top talent and provide an employment experience that brings out the best in people. We are motivated by achieving great results for British Columbians and Canadians.

Why should you consider a career with PacifiCan? If you join our team, you will:
• Work with engaged people who support each other and love the work they do;
• Contribute to meaningful work that strengthens the economy and makes a real difference in the lives of British Columbians and Canadians;
• Enjoy a culture of continuous learning and support for your professional development;
• Gain exposure to diverse economic sectors and issues of importance to the future economy;
• Work with modern tools and technology; and,
• Work with an innovative leadership team who is passionate about hiring and developing talent, and achieving results.

Please note: as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are working remotely. If you are appointed to this position, PacifiCan will provide tools and equipment to support remote work. As public health restrictions ease, the successful candidate will be expected to report to the office.

PacifiCan offices are open environments with well-regulated air quality, ergonomic sit/stand workstations, and a combination of natural and fluorescent lighting. The physical demands of these positions include spending a significant amount of time working on a computer, and reading documents. This role will also involve meeting with stakeholders virtually by video and telephone, and in-person as COVID-19 public health measures allow.

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 process, please contact Lesley Trinh by email at . Information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff term and indeterminate appointments.

A pool of qualified candidates (fully assessed or partially assessed) may be established and used to staff similar positions at this group and level. This process may be used for various positions and tenures (including but not limited to term and indeterminate appointments, internal assignments, secondments, deployments, acting appointments, casual) as well as various locations, security requirements, language requirements and conditions of employment. The pool of qualified candidates may also be shared and accessed with other federal government departments.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential 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; or
• Eligibility for or possession of a recognized professional accounting designation. The recognized professional accounting designations are Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), or Certified General Accountant (CGA).

Degree equivalency

Experience:
• Recent* and significant** experience in at least three (3) of the following areas:
- Financial Planning
- External Planning – experience working with Central Agencies, such as Treasury Board, Department of Finance and Receiver General
- Resource Management
- Grants & Contributions
- Advisory Services by providing advice and guidance to internal stakeholders on financial management

• Recent* and significant** experience in at least two (2) of the following areas:
- Accounting Operations
- Financial Systems
- Financial Policy
- Costing
- Internal Controls

• Experience in providing strategic advice, analysis, briefings, presentations and recommendations to management*** on a full range of financial management issues.

• Experience in managing and supervising human resources. Applicants must clearly demonstrate that they have supervised employees, assigned tasks, managed and assessed performance and implemented training plans. Applicants must also indicate the number of employees they have directly supervised.

* Recent experience is defined as experience normally acquired within the last five (5) years.
** Significant experience is defined as being one in which the person’s primary responsibilities include these duties and refers to the breadth and depth, as well as complexity of tasks, that could be expected to have been obtained by carrying out the functions for a period of thirty-six (36) continuous months. Work may include paid or volunteer work or graduate level research projects; academic coursework and undergraduate degree requirements will not be accepted.
*** Management is defined as an employee occupying a position at the EX-01 level or higher.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Competencies:
• Create Vision and Strategy
• Mobilize People
• Uphold Integrity and Respect
• Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
• Promote Innovation and Guide Change
• Achieve Results

Abilities:
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.

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

Education:
• Possession of a recognized professional accounting designation.

The recognized professional accounting designations are Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), or Certified General Accountant (CGA).

Degree equivalency

Experience:
• Experience leading a team through a change management initiative(s).
• Experience in the financial management of transfer payment programs.
• Experience working with central agencies, such as Department of Finance, Treasury Board, etc.

Operational Requirements:
• Willingness to work overtime, as required.
• Willingness to travel, as required.

Conditions of employment

• Secret security clearance
• All employees of Pacific Economic Development Canada are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 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

TIPS FOR APPLICANTS: When answering the screening questions ensure that you provide complete and thorough details of your experience. Do not assume that the screening board has any previous knowledge of your background, qualifications, or work history. You must be specific and provide concrete examples/details for each experience element, as applications will be screened only on the information provided. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being screened out of the competition. Please note that applicants will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. Applicants MUST check their email accounts frequently as there may be a deadline for responses. 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 email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

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

Depending on the number of applicants, the needs and/or Human Resources plans, volume management strategies such as random selection, top-down approach and/or establishing cut-off scores to determine who will continue in the staffing process, MAY BE USED for the purpose of managing applications. All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of the application to close of the process, may be used to evaluate applicants.

Failure to participate in assessments as scheduled may result in the rejection of your candidacy. Assessment MAY include the administration of tests, situational exercises, interviews and reference checks.

Proof of Canadian citizenship, education and designation will be required, when requested, as well as employment references.

Applicants are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate on their application their preferred official language for each of the following: a) Written Communication, b) Written Exam, and c) Oral Interview.

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.