CO-02 Financial Analyst ($79,516 - $113,222)

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 the evaluation process, please contact to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Duties

As a CO-02 Commerce Officer at AAFC you will:

• Research, analyze, and recommend the development of financial program policies, guides and/or program enhancements.
• Research, analyze and assess financial claims and synthesize detailed and complex information obtained into a comprehensive recommendation for project approval by senior management.
• Establish terms and conditions of financial eligibility; monitor compliance to the agreements; and report on challenges, risks and success throughout the life cycle of various program claims.
• Analyze various financial reports, research and information.
• Develop and maintain a collaborative working relationship with stakeholders
• Coach and supervise a team
• Provide strategic advice and recommendations to senior management including the preparation of briefing notes

Work environment

At Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, we know that it takes people with diverse talents working together to get things done. As our employee, you will have access to learning and career development opportunities and the backing of an inclusive culture that supports balancing your work and private life. We also offer a competitive salary, generous vacation, paid leave for family and health, comprehensive benefits, and pension plan.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada helps ensure the agriculture, agri-food and agri-based products industries can compete in domestic and international markets, deriving economic returns to the sector and the Canadian economy as a whole. Through its work, the Department strives to help the sector maximize its long-term profitability and competitiveness, while respecting the environment and the safety and security of Canada's food supply.

Intent of the process

This selection process will be used to fill four (4) immediate and future vacancies, in various Commerce Officer positions located across Canada. Full-time permanent and temporary positions may be staffed using this process.

Positions to be filled: 4

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

• Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in a field relevant to the duties of the position.

Indeterminate incumbents of positions in the CO group on June 21, 2021, who do not possess the education prescribed above, are deemed to meet the minimum education standards based on their education, training and/or experience. They must be accepted as having met the minimum education standard whenever this standard is called for when staffing positions in the CO group

Degree equivalency

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

Bilingual - Imperative
(BBB/BBB) , (CBC,CBC)

Information on language requirements

• Ability to interpret and analyze financial information from a variety of sources to develop recommendations
• Ability to conduct financial management services (e.g.: budgeting, forecasting, tracking).
• Ability to conduct financial and/or business case analyses to determine applicant, project and/or policy viability.
• Ability to develop and maintain stakeholder relationships
• Ability to work under pressure
• Effective Written Communication
• Effective Interactive Communication

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

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) certification
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation

Degree equivalency

• Experience providing guidance to stakeholders on policy or program solutions to issues and/or opportunities.
• Experience in conducting in-depth analysis of financial statements.
• Experience writing technical and analytical reports and briefing notes.
• Experience in program development or delivery.
• Experience reviewing, interpreting and applying legislation, regulations, policies and/or guidelines. (ex. policy and directive on transfer payments)
• Experience processing and/or reviewing claims.
• Experience evaluating the performance of an organization.

Agriculture and Agri-food Canada is committed to achieving employment equity and developing a highly capable workforce that is representative of Canadian Society. We strongly encourage candidates to self-declare if they belong to an Employment Equity designated group as selection may be limited to candidates belonging to one or more of the groups. Specifically, in the Commerce Officer occupational group, we want to increase representation of Indigenous Peoples and Persons with Disabilities.

Information on employment equity

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

ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

STAGE 1 – Applications
Applications will be evaluated to assess the education requirements and applicants are asked to provide Yes/No responses for asset experience but no additional information will be requested at this time.
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STAGE 2 - Second Language Evaluation (SLE- UIT)
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STAGE 3 - Written Exam
Candidates will be invited to complete a take home exam.
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STAGE 4 - Interview
All successful candidates will be invited to a virtual interview.
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STAGE 5- Establishment of qualified pool
All candidates that qualify at this stage will be asked to provide proof of education, proof of citizenship, professional references and to complete an additional qualifications questionnaire.
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All qualified candidates will be placed in a pool. Once the results of the pool become available to AAFC hiring managers, they will connect directly with individuals in the pool being considered for specific appointments.

APPLICATION & CORRESPONDENCE INFORMATION
- Applications submitted by email will not be accepted. You must apply on-line through
www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs.html.
- Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.
- Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

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.