Elections Contributions and Expenses Officer OR Elections Expenses Auditor

Update: Please note that the date of the poster has been extended to december 31st, 2022

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.

Organizational Need
Elections Canada is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative workforce. Qualified candidates who self-identify as members of the Equity-seeking groups (a group of persons who are disadvantaged on the basis of one or more prohibited grounds of discrimination within the meaning of the Canadian Human Rights Act) may be selected for appointment to fill an organizational need.

Work environment

Due to the prevailing COVID-19 situation, the selected candidate will work remotely from his/her residence location until further notice. When the decision is made for Elections Canada employees to return to the workplace, the successful candidate is expected to work at the traditional workplace located at 30, Victoria Street, in Gatineau with a combination of remote work all while ensuring a flexible work schedule.

Intent of the process

The immediate intent of this process is to staff one (1) indeterminate position with various linguistic profiles (bilingual imperative BBB/BBB, English or French essential).

In addition, a pool of fully or partially qualified candidates will be established to staff similar or identical positions within Elections Canada with various tenures (indeterminate, various specified periods) and various linguistic profiles (Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB, English or French essential).

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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 a recognized professional accounting designation (CPA, CA, CMA or CGA).

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
Experience in analyzing and synthesizing financial information from multiple sources to identify issues.
Experience in providing guidance to internal or external clients.
Recent* and significant** experience in conducting audits such as compliance, financial or internal audits.

* Recent is defined as experience acquired in the last 4 years.

** Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience acquired with full-time performance of duties for a minimum period of one (1) year.

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

ASSET:
Recognized accounting, designation (CPA, CA, CGA, CMA).

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

Various language requirements
English or French essential
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES:
Writing skills
Analytical Thinking
Teamwork
Results orientation
Relationship Management
Project Management (organize workloads to effectively manage multiple demands and competing priorities).

ABILITIES:
Ability to communicate effectively (orally and in writing).
Ability to work under pressure, to prioritize and meet tight deadlines to achieve objectives.
Ability to adapt to change and maintain productivity.
Ability to work effectively with modern tools and technology (such as using electronic auditing system, document management systems, etc.).

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Consent to observe strict political impartiality and neutrality for the duration of employment.
Availability and willingness to work overtime, often on short notice.
A working internet connection is required to perform the job tasks

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

Persons requiring accommodation preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605 or contact the contact person named on the poster no later than closing date.

Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

The client organization will accept applications on-line only.

We will communicate with you about this process by email. As a result, you must update your Public Service Resourcing System profile if it changes. Applicants should use an email address that accepts messages from unknown senders (some email systems block such messages). If you do not respond to our communications, we will interpret this as your withdrawal from the process.

A test may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.You must provide proof of your education credentials.

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

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.