Sectional Assistant

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

Duties

As a sectional assistant, your main tasks will be, but will not be limited to:

• Maintain a centralized record keeping system and an inventory of office supplies and equipment; arrange for the maintenance, repair and/or disposal of equipment for the section.
• Maintain section's financial records and verify cost-recovery invoices against services provided and prepare, record, and track journal vouchers.
• Process and monitor goods and services contracts.
• Advise section staff on how to operate software applications and equipment.
• Provide operational support to sectional and divisional programs, such as reception and delivery services.

Work environment

Statistics Canada is a world-renowned leader in its domain, and its employees are proud to fulfill its mission: to serve Canada with high-quality statistical information that matters.

Statistics Canada was a winner of the National Capital Region’s Top Employers Award for 2021 and is one of the Canada’s Top Employers for Young Professionals. We want to help Canadians better understand their country, so they can make more thoughtful decisions. Be part of this mission by applying for this position! We support talent. Let your talents and interests shine and come discover new ones. If you are looking for a place to build a career, you’ve found it!

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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

EDUCATION
ED1 Completion of two years of a secondary school program, or an acceptable combination of education, training or experience

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
EXP1 Experience providing service to internal or external clients

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

Various language requirements
• English Essential
• Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES
C1 Working effectively with others
C2 Thinking things through
C3 Showing initiative and being action-oriented
C4 Demonstrating integrity and respect

ABILITIES
A1 Ability to use various Microsoft Office applications (Microsoft Word and Excel)
A2 Ability to plan, organize and manage multiple tasks to meet objectives within specified timeframes
A3 Ability to communicate effectively orally
A4 Ability to communicate effectively in writing

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
PS1 Reliability

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

ASSET EXPERIENCE

EXA1 Experience in providing administrative or clerical services

EXA2 Experience using applications such as Microsoft 365

EXA3 Experience using applications such as Jira

EXA4 Experience using government specific applications (e.g. TMS, GC docs, etc.)

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Willing and able to work overtime, if necessary
• Willing and able to travel, sometimes on short notice
• Willing and able to work in office, at least once a week

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

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.

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

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:

Statistics Canada is committed to hiring and promoting a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population it serves. In order to achieve this representative workforce, preference may be given to candidates who, at the time of application, indicate that they are belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups (self-declaration): Indigenous peoples, Women, Visible Minorities and Persons with Disabilities.

At Statistics Canada we recognize that a diverse and inclusive workplace that can harness the diverse backgrounds, talents and perspectives of its employees is essential to building a better, more productive and more innovative Canada. Statistics Canada promotes the advantages of diversity and inclusion in the federal government and offers interesting career opportunities and rewarding challenges for everyone.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

COMMUNICATION:

For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results, and sending invitations for written tests and interviews). Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

CONDUCT OF THE SELECTION PROCESS:

It is important to note that, at any time, a selection could be used according to the organizational needs of representativeness of equity groups in matters of employment, according to the Agency’s diversity and inclusion goals and by top-down assessment. Thus, the evaluation steps, including more in-depth evaluations, could be done at different times.

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.