Various Clerical and Administrative Positions in Kingston's Metropolitan Area

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

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

Persons requiring accommodation preventing them from applying on-line should contact the contact person identified below prior to the closing date. Otherwise, your job application should be submitted through the GC Jobs System.

IMPORTANT NOTES FOR ANSWERING SCREENING QUESTIONS:

• You are responsible for explaining how you meet the qualifications by giving clear and concrete examples in your answers to each question.
• It is NOT enough to only state that you meet the criterion by listing responsibilities or activities, by answering in point form, by “copy & pasting” from your résumé or by simply saying “refer to my résumé/ previous answer(s)”. If you do not provide enough information, we may screen you out of the selection process.
• For each question, you MUST clearly show and support that you meet the qualification by writing 1 – 2 paragraphs to tell us:

WHERE – name(s) of department(s) or organisation(s) and position(s)/title(s) where you gained the experience.
WHEN – specific period(s) of time/ dates during which you did these tasks (you may use a MM-YYYY to MM-YYYY format)
HOW – describe the situation(s)/task(s)/project(s) in clear, specific and concrete details. Show us how you gained the experience by including: what you did; how you did it; what your role was in the situation; and what the outcome was and/or what you learned. Your example(s) must relate directly to the qualification in question and include enough background and details for us to understand the level and the scope of your experience.

Work environment

At the Parole Board of Canada (PBC), you can be at the heart of national efforts to contribute to the protection of society by facilitating, as appropriate, the timely reintegration of offenders as law-abiding citizens.

Our staff pride themselves on their work and accomplishments, making the PBC an employer of choice as we strive to support the Government of Canada’s goal of a safe and secure Canada.

What better time than now to work for PBC and contribute to the Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness agenda.

Come join us!

Intent of the process

The intent of this inventory is to create a pool of partially qualified candidates to staff temporary and/or permanent positions as needed within the Parole Board of Canada.

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

ED1: Successful completion of secondary school education or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

EXP1: Experience using database software;
EXP2: Experience reviewing documentation and extracting critical information;
EXP3: Experience drafting correspondence.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES AND SKILLS

EA1: Ability to organize and prioritize workload;
EA2: Ability to communicate effectively orally;
EA3: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

PS1: Dependability;
PS2: Judgment;
PS3: Attention to detail.

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

ASSETS:

AEXP1: Experience working in the criminal justice system;

AEXP2: Experience using Offender Management System (OMS) or the Integrated Decision System (IDS);

AEXP3: Experience referencing legislation and policies in a work environment;

AEXP4: Experience working with confidential material;

AEXP5: Experience communicating with the public.

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

Information on employment equity

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

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.

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