Financial Officer Generalist

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.

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Duties

• Participate in financial activities on a pre-determined recurrence or on an ad hoc basis (such as multi-year planning (including the work plan), updating of reference levels, periodic forecasts reviews, cost allocation model) . Perform preliminary financial analysis before presenting them to the senior financial advisor and discuss the issues noted with the latter.
• Maintain financial information systems, track budgets and revenues and expenses. Provide information and functional guidance to managers of client branches on the intricacies and issues associated with various financial management activities.
• Contribute to the reporting activities including the preparation and development of financial reports and result analysis as well as activities related to business cases and activity-based costing.
• Participate in the various stages from the development to the implementation of financial management processes, practices and procedures.

Work environment

We are One PSPC!
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) helps the Government of Canada serve Canadians. With a strong focus on quality customer service, we provide innovative common services such as real estate and building management, purchasing, banking, pay and pensions, and translation to other government departments, agencies and boards. By providing these centralized services to departments and agencies, we enable them to focus on what they do best: providing their programs and services to Canadians.

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!
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Again this year, for the second year, PSPC – Quebec Region is among the winners of MediaCorp's Best Employers in Montreal, a prestigious award that recognizes employers who have adopted progressive and forward-thinking programs and who are leaders in their industry by providing exceptional work environments.
PSPC – Quebec Region is first and foremost an environment where employees are encouraged to take care of their physical and psychological well-being. Since 2019, we have made wellness our regional priority and we offer monthly activities. Our region is certified Healthy Enterprise Elite + from the Bureau de normalisation du Québec, the highest level of certification awarded. It is with great pride that we are the first federal organization to obtain this certification.
With its highly successful office development project, our Montreal office has been a showcase for more than 4 years on everything that is being done in terms of the activity-based workplace (ABW). This innovative environment focuses on collaboration and innovation through open and welcoming workspaces. To try is to adopt it!

Intent of the process

The immediate intent of this selection process is to staff one (1) determinate position.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar or identical positions with different tenures, various linguistic profiles and security clearance within Public Services and Procurement Canada.

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:
Degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with a specialization in accounting, finance, business administration, commerce or economics.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
EXP 1: Recent* experience in at least one (1) of the following areas:
• Resource planning and resource management
• Financial Operations (accounting transactions)
• Cost Analysis
• Financial Systems
• Financial Reporting
• Audit

EXP 2: Recent experience* in extracting and analyzing financial data.

Definition:
*By recent experience, we mean an experience of one (1) year in the last two (2) years.

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

Various language requirements
• French essential
• Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

Ability:
• Understand financial information, perform analysis and make recommendations.
• Collaborate effectively with partners and other stakeholders.
• Use an electronic spreadsheet (tabulator)
• Communicate effectively in writing and orally.

Competencies:
• Demonstrating integrity and respect;
• Thinking things through;
• Working effectively with others; and
• Showing initiative and being action-oriented.
• Client Service: Level 1 (https://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/sc-cs/csc-eng.html)

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

ASSET Qualifications:
• Accounting designation from a recognized professional association (CPA, CA, CMA, CGA)

Experience:
• Experience in using SAP

In support of achieving a diversified 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: Women, Indigenous (Aboriginal) Peoples, Persons with Disabilities and Members of Visible Minorities.

* We therefore encourage you to self-declare during the online application process by selecting the appropriate box under the Employment Equity section.

For further details, please refer to the “Other information” section.

Information on employment equity

Operational requirements:
• Willing to work overtime occasionally and without notice.
• Availability to be present during peak periods.
• Willing to travel occasionally.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

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 assessment tools may be used in this staffing process such as: standardized tests, reference checks, written tests, an interview, etc.

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.