Financial Advisor/Manager

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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

To be considered, your application must clearly explain where, when (with specific work periods, for example: Indigenous Services Canada, November 2018-May 2020), and how you meet the qualifications. Please note that indicating “Please refer to my CV” will not be considered an acceptable answer and may result in the elimination of your application to this selection process.

Virtual hybrid work arrangements may be available and will be determined on a case by case basis dependent on operational feasibility at the time of hiring and the position to be staffed. Currently all positions require the selected candidate to work in the office a minimum of one day per week. This will be determined by the hiring manager based on the duties of the position to be staffed. Hybrid work arrangements are subject to change.

Work environment

Who are we?

Chief Finances Results Delivery Office (CFRDO) is responsible for providing leadership and ensuring effective management of departmental financial resources within the legislative mandate. It provides strategic advice, oversight, and support to the DM and Senior Executive Team to ensure integrity in the planning and operations of the Department. It provides advice in developing Cabinet proposals, with a focus on ensuring accurate costing. It supports services in the areas of financial planning and analysis, accounting and reporting, contracting and procurement, assets and materiel management.

The Sector is also accountable for providing grants and contributions advisory and support services, including the development of national funding agreements models and guidelines; the establishment of funding agreement service standards; and the national monitoring, compliance and reporting.

More specifically, the Corporate Accounting, Systems & Operations (CASO) Branch is the function authority for financial policies and directives, internal control systems and is responsible for corporate reporting, accounting operations, travel management and financial systems. The branch provides a shared service to Indigenous Services Canada and Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada.

Ensuring compliance with key legislation including the Financial Administration Act, and to the attestation on the financial accuracy, integrity and proper representation of funds in departmental documents is one of the key stewardship roles of CASO.

CASO plays a significant role in the development and maintenance of integrated financial management systems such as SAP, Trust Land Information Management System, Grant and Contribution Information Management System and the AmexGBT Travel System.

Additionally, the branch is responsible for the development, implementation and management of a comprehensive framework of financial procedures and processes in support of the accounting operations. Further the branch provides guidance on the Travel, Hospitality, Conference and Event Expenditures as well as support in the areas of Proactive Disclosure of Travel and Hospitality Expenditures, as well as interdepartmental settlements.

Intent of the process

The immediate intent of this poster is to fill five (5) indeterminate positions with various linguistic requirements.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and used to fill similar positions at this group and level with various language requirements, security requirements, various conditions of employment, various locations and durations (acting, assignment/secondment, deployment, term and/or indeterminate) within Crown Relations and Northern Affairs Canada and Indigenous Services Canada.

Positions to be filled: 5

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with a specialization in accounting, finance, business administration, commerce or economics AND experience related to positions in the Financial Management group;
or
Eligibility for an accounting designation granted by a recognized professional association. Recognized professional designations in accounting are Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA) or Certified General Accountant (CGA).

Degree equivalency

Experience
E1: Recent* and significant** experience in any of the following financial management areas:
• Resource Management and Reporting
• Grants and Contributions
• Financial policy
• Financial management internal controls
• Accounting operations
• Corporate accounting and reporting
• Costing for Cabinet documents (Memoranda to Cabinet/Treasury Board Submissions)
• Activity-Based Costing
• Financial Systems
• Internal or External Audit

E2: Recent* experience in providing financial analysis and guidance on a wide range of
complex***financial management issues to senior management****.

E3: Recent* experience in the supervision of human resources including planning, assigning and monitoring tasks, and managing performance.

Definitions:
* Recent : Acquired within the last Five (5) years
** Significant: Two (2) years of experience at the FI-03 level or equivalent
***Complex: Means situations that require knowledge of intricate and interconnected elements to arrive at a solution. This will be evaluated with regard to scope and diversity of work handled, the level of autonomy demonstrated, and the impact of decisions.
****Senior Management is defined as an employee occupying a position at the Director level (EX-01/EX-01 minus 1) or equivalent, or higher.

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

AEd : Professional certification
An accounting designation granted by a recognized professional association. Recognized professional designations in accounting are Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA) or Certified General Accountant (CGA).

ASSET EXPERIENCE
AE1: Experience in managing the production of the annual departmental financial statements.
AE2: Experience in the interpretation and application of Treasury Board financial policies, directives and guidelines.
AE3: Experience in internal controls over financial management.
AE4: Experience working with transfer payments, including Grants and Contributions.
AE5: Experience managing financial operations in a complex environment in a decentralized organization.
AE6: Experience in change management or project management in a financial operations environment in a complex organization in multiple locations.
AE7: Experience in Financial systems administration, or management, or development.
AE8: A minimum of two (2) years of experience in the management of human resources including planning, recruitment and talent management.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual Imperative : BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC
English or French essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge
K1. Knowledge of the Financial Administration Act and government financial policies, and their impact on financial management in a department.

Competencies
C1. Working Effectively with Others
C2. Demonstrating Integrity and Respect
C3. Showing Initiative and Being Action Oriented
C4. Thinking Things Through

Abilities
A1. Ability to analyze complex financial issues and to provide strategic recommendations.
A2: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A3: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

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

Organizational Needs:

Indigenous Service Canada is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population it serves. In support of our strategy to achieve our employment goals for Indigenous peoples, preference may be given to candidates who, at the time of application indicate that they are an Indigenous person (self-declaration).

Operational Requirements:

• Willingness to travel occasionally.
• Willingness and ability to work overtime, as required and/or on short notice

Conditions of employment

Security clearance: Reliability / Secret

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

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION

1. Candidates must meet all of the essential qualifications noted in the Statement of Merit Criteria to be appointed to a position. A candidate may be appointed to a position even though he/she does not meet any or all of 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.

2. Depending on the number of applicants, needs and/or plans, the following may be applied during the assessment and/or selection of candidates in the staffing process: top-down approach, cut-off scores, asset selection, organizational needs and/or operational requirements.

3. You will be required to provide proof of education credentials in the form of a
diploma or official transcript at the interview stage. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Please contact the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/.

4. Several methods of assessment will be used to assess potential candidates (e.g. written exam, interview, reference check, etc.).

5. Acknowledgement of receipt of applications will not be sent.

6. Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice with the exception of the assessment of their linguistic capacity.

7. All communications related to the process, including e-mail correspondence and telephone conversations, may be used to assess candidates' qualifications.

8. Candidates must provide two (2) supervisory references, one of which must be your current supervisor.

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.