Financial Analyst – Senior Financial Analyst

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

Only the applications submitted via the GC Jobs Website will be considered as part of this appointment process. All requests presented otherwise (ex: fax, email, mail) will not be accepted.

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

When submitting your application to this selection process, you will be prompted to answer screening questions concerning the education and experiences requirements listed in the essential qualifications and asset qualifications section. It is your responsibility to provide clear and concrete examples in your responses to each question. It is recommended that you describe the experience examples in specific terms, providing sufficient details so that the Assessment Board can clearly understand. Describe the situation/task, how, when and where you acquired these experiences by giving examples. The content of your response must be supported by your CV/resume as your responses to these questions will be used as a primary source of information and your CV/resume will only be used to validate this information. A lack of examples and details will result in your application being rejected as the Assessment Board will have insufficient information to determine if the requirement is met.

By applying to this process, you consent to your personal application-related information being shared with other government departments in the event that they would ask for it, in order to consider your application.

Duties

Tasks may vary according to the positions to be filled within various teams:

- Financial Resources Management
- SAP financial systems
- Costing
- Internal control
- Financial policies and payment processing
- Corporate Accounting

Work environment

The Canadian Space Agency is an exciting place to work and is at the forefront of the development and application of space knowledge for the benefit of Canadians and humanity. The Canadian Space Agency has its own departmental compensation service. Here are some benefits of working at the John H. Chapman Space Centre, which is located in Longueuil:

• Free parking
• Free access to the gym (changing room and showers available free of charge)
• Cafeteria
• Outdoor terrace with tables and umbrellas
• Early childhood center "La Voie Lactée"
• Larkin-Kerwin Library.

FLEXIBLE WORK ARRANGEMENTS
During the COVID-19 pandemic, federal employees demonstrated their ability to adapt to new ways of working both on-site and remotely, while delivering results for Canadians. We have therefore taken inspiration from experience and the Canadian Space Agency will adopt a hybrid and flexible work arrangement as part of its work environment.

Depending on the nature of the work required by the position and operational needs, hybrid and flexible work arrangements, such as teleworking, a combination of on-site work and teleworking, compressed work schedule will be possibilities. Employees who will work from home and who will have to travel to the workplace will have to do so at their own expense.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified or partially qualified candidates will be established to fill FI-01 and FI-02 positions with various tenures (indeterminate, specified period, acting, secondment, assignment) within the Canadian Space Agency.

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:

FI-01
• Successful completion of two years of a post-secondary program with specialization in : accounting, finance, commerce, business administration or economics.
OR
• Possession of the Government of Canada Financial Management Certificate.

FI-02
• 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. The recognized professional accounting designations are Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified General Accountant (CGA).

*The term “degree” refers to a baccalaureate as established by educational authorities.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

FI-01

• Recent and significant experience* in at least one of the following areas:

o Financial planning and Management and/or Financial Management Advisory Services
o Costing
o Accounting operations and/or Corporate Accounting
o Internal controls (assessment and documentation of controls)
o Financial policies
o Financial systems

*Recent and significant experience is defined as experience whose complexity and diversity are associated with the performance of the duties for at least 6 months of the last three years during which these activities were core duties, and not occasional or temporary duties.

FI-02

Recent and significant experience* in at least two of the following areas:

o Financial planning and Management and/or Financial Management Advisory Services
o Costing
o Accounting operations and/or Corporate Accounting
o Internal controls (assessment and documentation of controls)
o Financial policies
o Financial systems

*Recent and significant experience is defined as experience whose complexity and diversity are associated with the performance of the duties for at least two of the last five years during which these activities were core duties, and not occasional or temporary duties.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual, Imperative - Various language profiles

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES AND SKILLS

FI-01 & FI-02
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Demonstrating integrity and respect
• Thinking things through
• Working effectively with others
• Showing initiative and being action-oriented

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

ASSETS:

• Accreditation to an association of recognized professional accountants (CPA).

• Experience in human resources management.

• Experience in providing advice or making recommendations to clients or users or managers or directors (or higher level) in the financial management field.

• Experience in the interpretation and application of financial policies, directives and procedures.

• Experience in accounting operations (accounts payable) and/or corporate accounting (including end-of-period activities and reporting, such as but not limited to: monthly journal entries, trial balance, public accounts, proactive disclosure).

• Experience in internal controls or conducting reviews (tests, inspections, audits) in the financial management field.

• Experience in costing.

• Experience as SAP Financial System Analyst (Configuration and/or testing)

• Experience in working with SAP

• Experience in working in the Federal government

• Experience with the budget cycle for the Federal government (including but not limited to: Annual reference level update, Main Estimates, Supplementary Estimates, Year-end instructions)

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

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 :

• Available to work overtime

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Note: Those selected must meet this condition on appointment and maintain it throughout their tenure in the position.

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

Various evaluation methods can be used, such as interview, exams, record of accomplishments and references.

Please identify clearly for which position(s) you are submitting an application.

You must provide proof of your educational credentials.

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

Depending on the number of candidates, departmental needs or the human resources plan, application volume management strategies may be adopted, such as top-down selection and/or determining a cut-off score (highest score).

All information obtained throughout the selection process from the time of application to the end of the process may be used to assess the candidates.

An acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent.

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.