VARIOUS ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT POSITIONS - INVENTORY *Amendment*

Update: On June 14, 2022, the Government of Canada announced that it was suspending vaccination mandates across the federal public service. As a result on June 20, 2022, the Policy on Vaccination has been suspended until further notice. Despite the vaccination condition of employment being listed as a requirement at the time of this initial advertisement, candidates will no longer be required to be vaccinated prior to being considered for an appointment from this process.

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

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

EVERYONE IS WELCOME: Transport Canada (TC) is committed to building an inclusive workforce with a diversity of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds that represent Canada.

If you would like to work in a dynamic team, are forward thinking and action oriented, enthusiastic about creating a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging, then TC is the place for you!

Only on-line applications will be accepted.

You will be required to demonstrate how you meet the education and experience criteria for the initial screening, in answering online screening questions. It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather, you must clearly demonstrate HOW, WHEN and WHERE the qualification was met through substantiation by examples. Information on your described education and experience provided in the screening questions should be supported by your résumé. Should you indicate in your response "please refer to résumé" your application will be rejected. Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in your application being rejected from the process.

Please note that any portion of your application may be used to assess written communication including the screening questions and résumé.

Duties

- Delivery of administrative support services in one or more of the following fields: finance, human resources, office management, information management, executive services, procurement, contracting, research support or program/project management.
- Applies and explains administrative policies, procedures and directives related to one or more fields and verifies that these directives are adhered to.
- Manipulates and inputs data and generates documents, reports, correspondence, records, etc.
- Develops filing systems based on predetermined parameters; updates and maintains files.
- Performs administrative duties such as composing correspondence, developing and maintaining B/F and tracking systems, maintaining agendas, making travel arrangements, reception, preparing routine responses to enquiries, bringing urgent issues to the attention of management, distributing mail, ordering and maintaining inventory of supplies and coordinating logistical activities.

Work environment

TRANSPORT CANADA: A SMART CAREER MOVE!

Apply today for an opportunity to join Transport Canada.

We are looking for dynamic candidates that will help shape and build the future of Transport Canada. The persons selected will have the opportunity to increase their experience and expertise. We look forward to hearing from you!

Transport Canada employs over 5,000 talented and motivated employees working in the Atlantic, Quebec, Ontario, Prairie and Northern, Pacific regions, and at our Ottawa headquarters. We develop policies and enforce acts and regulations that support transportation efficiency, safety, security, durability, and align with global standards. Our vision is of a safe, secure, durable, innovative and integrated transportation system that supports trade and economic growth, a cleaner environment and the wellbeing of Canada's middle class. Our transportation agenda thrives to adopt new ways of thinking about how we deliver services and oversee the transportation system.

We are an employer that fosters employee well-being, provides an open and respectful workplace, competitive benefits and flexible work schedules and telecommuting that promote worklife balance. Transport Canada was named one of Canada’s top employers in 2020 by Forbes.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to establish a pool of qualified candidates for future needs. The pool may be used to staff similar positions on a permanent (indeterminate) or temporary basis (specified period or casual employment).

The first application extraction will take place on June 27,2022. The subsequent extractions will take place on a "as and when needed" basis.

When you submit an application for this selection process, you are not applying for any specific position, but to an inventory in anticipation of future vacancies. As positions become available, the applicants meeting the initial screening requirements identified by the hiring manager may be contacted and referred for consideration. Please ensure that your information is updated and remains current in your PSRS Applicant Account.

Your application in this inventory will be active for 3 months. A notice that your application is about to expire will be posted to the My jobs menu of your account 10 days before the end of your active period. If you do not take action, your application will no longer be active and therefore no longer considered for this inventory. Should your application become inactive while the process is still open, a notice will be posted to your account indicating that your application has expired; you may select the link Update my Inventory Status to reaffirm your interest.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives.

NOTE:
*The employer-approved alternatives to a secondary school diploma are:
A satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or
An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience providing client services.
Recent experience using software programs to prepare documents, spreadsheets and electronic communications (email, MS Teams, etc).
Experience providing *administrative support services in an office environment.
NOTE:
* Administrative support services refers to activities that support the day to day operations of an organization; these generally include (but are not limited to) scheduling, managing and distributing information within the office, entering/tracking information in databases, answering phones, booking travel, managing meeting logistics, electronic information management, scanning documents, tracking budget expenses, minutes, etc.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of general administrative practices and procedures.

Demonstrating integrity and respect
Working effectively with others
Showing initiative and being action-oriented
Thinking things through
Dependability
Digital Literacy**

“*Digital literacy” is the interest, attitude and ability of individuals to use digital technology and communication tools appropriately to access, manage, integrate, analyze and evaluate information, construct new knowledge and create, collaborate and communicate with others. (Definition used by the Government of British Columbia and promoted by the Canada School of Public Service Digital Academy)

Ability to communicate.
Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
Diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution.
Degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Degree equivalency

Experience in providing administrative support services in Finance or Accounting.
Experience in providing administrative support services in Human Resources.
Experience in providing administrative support services in Information Management.
Experience in managing logistics for meetings/teleconferences, videoconferences or other events.
Experience in preparing agendas, taking minutes and drafting decision records.
Experience in the use of a financial/accounting system such as ORACLE.
Experience in the procurement of goods and services.

Ability to use software programs to prepare documents, spreadsheets and/or electronic communications (email, MS Teams, etc).

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Security: Various security clearances, depending on the position being staffed: Reliability, Secret

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.

Any of the following conditions of employment may apply depending on the position being staffed:

Willing and able to work overtime.
Willing and able to travel by all modes of transportation, as required within Canada.
Willing and able to lift, carry and/or move equipment and materials.
Possession of a valid Canadian driver’s license or mobility normally associated with a driver’s license.

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

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 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.

Interested persons must meet each essential qualification to be appointed to the position; however, a person may be appointed to the position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements or organizational needs. Meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Please note that assets may be used at the screening stage.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. 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). Candidates are strongly encouraged to check their email on a regular basis.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language(s) in their application.

In assessing candidates, assessment boards may use a variety of tools and methods including, but not limited to, reviews of past performance and accomplishments, written tests, interviews, PSC tests and reference checks. Assessments may be conducted through a third-party's online platform. In addition, all information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.

As part of this selection process you must provide proof of your education credentials. You will be advised to provide the documents later in the process. If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. This will enable you to provide proof of Canadian equivalency when applying for a job in the public service. The Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) assists persons who wish to obtain an assessment of their educational, professional, and occupational credentials by referring them to the appropriate organizations The CICIC can be contacted at www.cicic.ca.

Random selection may be used.

A top-down screening approach may be undertaken. Only the top ranking candidates may be invited to the assessment phase of the process.

Please note that for candidates applying from outside the public service, the Department will not reimburse travel expenses linked to the assessment process; however, every reasonable effort will be made to minimize travel costs for candidates who will undergo assessment.

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.

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