Administrative Clerk

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

Intent of the process

The current intention is to staff a position on a temporary basis for a period of one year with the possibility of extension to the Cheticamp office. Please note that this position is located in Cheticamp (NS) and will require a physical presence at the office on a regular basis. This selection process will also serve to establish a list of qualified candidates that may be used in the future to staff similar positions with various employment tenures, language profiles, security requirements, conditions of employment and operational requirements within the Department of Fisheries and Oceans 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:
Successfully completed post-secondary studies in secretarial, office or administrative management, administrative professional or other training relative to clerical or administrative positions OR an acceptable combination of education, training or experience relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
- Experience in providing general administrative or clerical support services in an office environment
- Experience maintaining or updating information on a computer system or in a database
- Experience in using Microsoft Office Suite

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

ASSET EXPERIENCE:
- Experience in providing services to clients in an office environment
- Experience in making travel arrangements for others
- Experience in working with a financial system in an office environment
- Experience in providing information to internal or external clients
- Experience in working in a fast pace environment surrounded by distractions

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES AND SKILLS:
- Ability to communicate effectively orally
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing
- Ability to organize own work and set priorities in order to meet deadlines

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
- Discretion
- Dependability
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Initiative
- Judgement
-Attention to detail

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

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

Information on employment equity

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Occasional overtime
- Occasional travel requirements
- Working in a noisy environment

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

-Possession of a valid driver's license or mobility associated with having a valid 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

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 application or evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

You can contact the Public Service Commission of Canada's support centre by selecting the "Contact Us" link below, in the left corner of this window, or by calling 1-888-780-4444.

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

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position. A candidate may be appointed to a position even though he/she does not meet any or all the asset qualifications or operational requirements. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to the conclusion of the process, may be considered in the assessment of any essential or asset qualifications, including the ability to communicate in writing and orally.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent.

For this appointment process, our intention is to communicate with candidates by email for assessment purposes (including sending invitations for written tests and interviews). Candidates who apply to this selection process must include, in their application, a valid e-mail address and make sure that this address is always functional and accepts messages from unknown users (some e-mail systems block these types of e-mail). If you do not wish to receive your results by e-mail, it is your responsibility to inform us.

Please note that candidates can be eliminated by the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS) based on PSRS screening questions.

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.