Conference Procurement and Technical Services Officer

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

***POSTER EXTENDED UNTIL AUGUST 11, 2022***

Duties

Looking for a new challenge where you can combine event planning and the use of the latest technologies while serving First Ministers, Ministers and Deputy Ministers from all federal, provincial and territorial governments?

The Conference Procurement and Technical Services Officer is a key member of the conference planning team and is responsible for providing administrative, logistical and technical support services to videoconferences and in-person conferences. This includes the procurement of goods/services, preparing room set-up plans, setting up equipment, troubleshooting and providing technical support to delegates.

UPDATE RE: COVID-19 WORKING SITUATION:

Currently, the vast majority of our events are taking place via videoconference. As federal, provincial and territorial governments lift restrictions and open up, the possibility of planning and supporting in-person events also increases.

All employees are currently teleworking from home, however we are in the process of transitioning to a hybrid model which involves working 2 days/week in the office.

The situation continues to evolve and decisions will be made according to government guidelines and health authority regulations.

Work environment

CICS is an impartial agency whose mandate is to provide administrative support and planning services for Federal-Provincial-Territorial and Provincial-Territorial conferences of First Ministers, Ministers and Deputy Ministers, throughout Canada.

Our team consists of federal government personnel as well as some employees seconded from provincial and territorial governments.

We thrive on helping governments by delivering impartial and professional conference services, with innovative solutions.

Life at CICS:
• We are a Micro-Agency of approximately 30 employees.
• Workplace culture is centered on TEAMWORK and CLIENT SERVICE. Everyone helps each other out, at the office and on conference sites, to provide the best possible service to clients. We are a completely mobile workforce.

What we look for:
• Dynamic, professional and engaged people!
• Innovative and creative people who think outside the box!
• Meticulous people!.

To learn more about CICS, visit our website: http://www.scics.ca

Intent of the process

The immediate intent of this selection process is to staff one position on an indeterminate basis.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established to staff identical or similar positions with various language requirements, security profiles and tenures (indeterminate, term, deployment, acting, secondment or assignment).

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 3 references.

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

EDUCATION:
A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
E1 - Experience providing logistical and audiovisual support to conferences or meetings.
E2 - Experience in procurement or contracting in relation to the acquisition of equipment or services.
E3 - Experience providing client services.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
K1 - Knowledge of audio-visual equipment and setup.
K2 - Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

COMPETENCIES:
C1 - Oral Communication
C2 - Written Communication*
C3 - Attention to detail
C4 - Problem-solving
C5 - Working under pressure
C6 - Innovation
C7 - Flexibility

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

EDUCATION:
AED1 - Certificate or diploma in audiovisual or multimedia technologies or computer sciences.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
AE1- Experience planning and serving senior level* conferences or meetings that include significant government participation.
AE2 - Experience providing web conferencing support to conferences or meetings.

* Senior level is defined as being at the executive level or above.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
In order to meet the organization's employment equity objectives in support of a diversified workforce, candidates who self-declare as being members of one of the four employment equity groups may be considered first for appointment.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Willingness and ability to travel and to work overtime on short notice.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

1 - Willingness and ability to travel on a regular basis across Canada to conference sites, including weekends.
2 - Willingness and ability to work irregular hours and frequent overtime in make-shift offices while on conference sites.
3 - Have access to and maintain a strong Internet connection.
4 - All employees of the core public administration are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and attest to their vaccination status unless accommodated based on a medical contraindication, religion, or another prohibited ground for discrimination as defined under the Canadian Human Rights Act (https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/news/2021/10/backgrounder-covid-19-vaccine-requirement-for-the-federal-workforce.html).

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

If you do not fully complete the screening questions as instructed, you will be screened out.

Please note that your application and answers to the screening questions may be used to assess the written communication competency (C2).*

All communication relating to this process may be used in the assessment of other qualifications.

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

Various methods of assessment may be used (i.e.: written examination, interview, reference check, presentation, role play, performance evaluations, etc.)

Recent and past performance evaluations may be used as part of the assessment. Accordingly, you may be required to submit a copy of your last two (2) Performance Ratings/Evaluations as part of this selection process.

Contact information for three (3) references will be required: current supervisor and two (2) past supervisors (name, telephone number and valid email).

Indeterminate employees at the same group and level or equivalent may be considered first for deployment. If no deployment is made, applicants from other groups and levels will be considered in the advertised appointment process.

An assignment/secondment or an acting appointment is a temporary resourcing option. The approval of your substantive supervisor will be required before an offer can be made.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the candidate’s responsibility 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).

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.

*Details on Vaccination Requirements : https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/news/2021/10/backgrounder-covid-19-vaccine-requirement-for-the-federal-workforce.html

**Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination : https://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=32694.

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.