Financial Systems Advisor – ANTICIPATORY

Update: Amendment to the closing date

Important messages

Giving you the best chance to succeed!
At Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) we are committed to running inclusive and barrier-free recruitment processes.

If you have a limitation that may impact your performance at any steps of the assessment process (such as during a written test or an interview), you may request an accommodation. Assessment accommodations are designed to remove barriers, and to ensure that candidates with limitations can fully demonstrate their abilities. Should you wish to be accommodated, please direct your inquiry to the contact identified at the bottom of this poster. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

For more information on assessment accommodation visit the following website: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/assessment-accommodation-page.html

Work environment

We are One PSPC!
At PSPC, we are committed to achieving a competent, representative workforce that reflects the diversity of the Canadian population. We work hard to create a welcoming, respectful and inclusive workplace through a variety of programs and initiatives. In fact, we have been named one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for the fifth year in a row and here is a list of some of our diversity and inclusion achievements:
• five diversity networks;
• a Task Force on Anti-racism, Workplace Culture and Equity;
• a national Reconciliation and Indigenous Engagement Unit;
• an Ombudsman for Mental Health (the first such position within the federal public service);
• an Accessibility Office and;
• a Gender-based Analysis Plus (GBA+) Centre of Expertise.

While many programs and initiatives have already been implemented in line with our commitments to diversity and inclusion, we aim to get better! That's why we invite you to be part of the change by joining an organization where individual differences are recognized, valued and respected. Be part of the solution!

Come work with us!
SIGMA is Public Services and Procurement Canada’s (PSPC) in-service support team for the Government of Canada’s (GC) most comprehensive financial, procurement and real property SAP system. We invite you to join an inclusive organization focused on innovation and employee wellness that works collaboratively to achieve its vision to be a recognized GC leader and a valued partner in providing exceptional SAP services.

Our diversified team of professionals helps PSPC and its client Shared Services Canada (SSC) focus on their operational objectives by: providing service desk support and training to more than 6,000 users; identifying, designing, developing and delivering SAP solutions for our clients; providing creative and helpful business reporting solutions; and, ensuring compliance and controls for this important system.

Employees working for SIGMA will benefit from continuous learning opportunities and also have the opportunity to gain exposure to S/4HANA, the next generation of GC standard, leveraging data to enable better intelligence and decision making (advanced analytics) as PSPC embarks on the Destination S/4HANA project with the goal of aligning its financial, procurement and real property system and processes with the GC-wide modernization effort.

As an organization, SIGMA strives to provide its employees with a supportive work environment, fulfilling work experiences, and opportunities for growth and development.

Intent of the process

A pool of partially or fully qualified candidates will be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions with various language or security requirements, tenures as well as various locations within Public Services and Procurement Canada.

*NOTE*: On a case-by-case basis, a telework arrangement could be considered from any location in Canada.

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)

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

Occupational Certification
Eligibility** for a recognized professional accounting designation. The recognized professional accounting designations are Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified General Accountant (CGA).

*“Specialization” is defined as a minimum of 30 credits within one of these areas: accounting, finance, business administration, commerce or economics.

**“Eligibility” means the candidate must have completed all the course requirements of the program as well as the work experience required by the association.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
• Significant* experience supporting a financial and materiel management system (FMS) (ex: SAP, Oracle, FreeBalance) or a Business Intelligence (BI) or Business Warehouse (BW) solution in at least two (2) of the following areas:

o Requirement management;
o In-service support**;
o Configuration;
o Testing;
o Training;
o Quality assurance; or
o System control.

• Experience in providing advice and making recommendations to clients, stakeholders or management.

• Experience in supervising, coaching staff or mentoring.

*“Significant experience” is defined as the breadth and depth of experience associated with completing the duties of the position for a period of at least two (2) years.

**“In-service support” is defined as specialized FMS business operations support, including a responsive service desk, to DFMS clients and end users. This excludes experience acquired in providing support as a DFMS end user.

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

Various language requirements
Please note that the current positions to staff are bilingual imperative: BBB/BBB or CBC/CBC.

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

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

COMPETENCIES:
• Strategic Lens;
• Results Driven;
• Collaboration;
• Adaptability;
• Client Service Competency (Level 2) – Ensure high-quality client service;

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:

EXPERIENCE:
• Experience supporting a SAP Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system in at least two (2) of the following areas:
o Requirement management;
o In-service support*;
o Configuration;
o Business Intelligence;
o Training;
o Quality assurance; or
o System control.

• Experience leading working groups or project teams.

*In-service support is defined as specialized SAP ERP business operations support, including a responsive service desk, to SAP ERP clients and end users. This excludes experience acquired in providing support as a SAP ERP end user.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
In support of achieving a diverse workforce, consideration may be given to candidates who, at the time of application, self-declare* as belonging to one of the following designated Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal person, Person with a Disability, Member of visible Minority group, Woman.

* We encourage you to self-declare during the online application process by selecting the appropriate box under the Employment Equity (EE) section. Please note that you must complete this questionnaire if you wish to be considered for these opportunities. To complete the questionnaire, you must be a member of an EE group and select Collection Purpose 1 to be considered for job opportunities where belonging to an EE group is a condition for eligibility, or a screening or selection criterion specifically targeting EE groups.

To learn more about employment equity, click on the link below.

Information on employment equity

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Willing and able to work overtime on short time notice.

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

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.

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.