Various Administrative Positions - CR-04, CR-05, AS-01, AS-02

Update: Please note that this selection process has been extended til end of day August 22, 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

In the Employment Equity Act, the designated groups are defined as:
• Aboriginal peoples: persons who are Indians, Inuit or Métis
• Persons with disabilities: persons who have a long-term or recurring physical, mental, sensory, psychiatric or learning impairment and who
- consider themselves to be disadvantaged in employment by reason of that impairment, or
- believe that an employer or potential employer is likely to consider them to be disadvantaged in employment by reason of that impairment and includes persons whose functional limitations owing to their impairment have been accommodated in their current job or workplace
• Members of visible minorities: persons, other than Aboriginal peoples, who are non-Caucasian in race or non-white in colour

Work environment

🐳Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) and the Canadian Coast Guard are unique and inspiring workplaces, where our people are valued members of a team committed to serving Canada. We were recognized as one of the country’s ''Top Employers'' in 2021.🐳

Fisheries and Oceans Canada is the federal lead for safeguarding our waters and managing Canada's fisheries, oceans and freshwater resources. We support economic growth in the marine and fisheries sectors, and innovation in areas such as aquaculture and biotechnology. We help ensure healthy and sustainable aquatic ecosystems through habitat protection and sound science. Every day, thousands of dedicated employees work to safeguard Canada’s oceans, lakes, rivers and aquatic resources. Our staff make a difference in the lives of Canadians and bring a range of skills and experience to the work they do.

Intent of the process

The intent of the process is to staff present and future position on a permanent or temporary basis within the DFO Gulf and Maritimes Regions. Please note that the selection process could be used to staff positions with various linguistic profiles, various tenures, various security requirements, various conditions of employment or operational requirements.

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 secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
• Experience providing administrative or clerical support in an office environment.
• Experience answering general inquiries and information requests from internal or external clients.
• Experience in using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

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

EDUCATION (ASSET)
• Successful completion of two years post-secondary education or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

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

Various language requirements
Linguistic profiles – English essential, French essential and/or Bilingual imperative (BBB/BBB,CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC)

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES
• Attention to details
• Initiative
• Interpersonal skills
• Judgement
• Dependability

ABILITIES
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Ability to manage a heavy workload, establish priorities, and meet deadlines.

(AS-02)
• Ability to analyze information, proofread documents and make recommendations.

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

**These qualifications might be considered essential, depending of the position being staffed**
EXPERIENCE (ASSET)
• Experience in compiling information to support manager’s workload.
• Experience reviewing budgets and financial spreadsheets.
• Experience coordinating events (conferences, meetings, travel arrangements, etc.) and virtual meetings (teleconferencing, video conferencing, etc.).
• Experience analyzing information, reports, and recommending solutions.
• Experience in the interpretation of relevant policies, procedures and regulations for financial or administrative matters.
• Experience using an enterprise integrated financial system, for example Oracle or SAP.
(AS-02 ONLY)
• Significant* experience in providing administrative services or office management support.
*Significant is defined as depth and breadth of experience normally associated with the performance of those duties for a period of approximately 1 (one) year.

COMPETENCIES
• Create Vision and Strategy;
• Mobilize People;
• Uphold Integrity and Respect;
• Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders;
• Promote Innovation and Guide Change; and,
• Achieve results.

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

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Security Clearance - Reliability or Secret clearance (depending on 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

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.