Administrative Assistant - General Services

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 order to build a diversified workforce, CGC may limit their selection to candidates who have self-identified as belonging to one of the following equity groups: aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, women and visible minorities.

Work environment

The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) is a federal department responsible to ensure the integrity and marketability of grain for the domestic and international grain trade, from producer to global customer.

The CGC is a significant part of Canada’s dynamic and diverse agricultural sector. We regulate grain handling in Canada, set grain standards and conduct research on grain. At the CGC, we strive to live our values of excellence, integrity, respect and accountability.

We promote work-life balance and have an Employee and Family Assistance program to support you and your family.

Intent of the process

A pool of fully or partially qualified candidates may be established through this process and may be used to staff identical or similar positions with various tenures, security requirements and/or linguistic requirements at CGC.

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
• Successful completion of secondary school or an acceptable combination of education/training and/or experience related to the position being staffed.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
• Recent* experience using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Recent* experience providing administrative/clerical support services to clients.

(Support services may include, but are not limited to, the following: processing and proofreading a variety of documents; travel arranging; processing financial documents such as accounts payable, accounts receivable; or information management.)
*Recent is defined as performing the duties continuously for a minimum of six months.

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

EDUCATION
• Successful completion of post-secondary program/degree in one of the following disciplines:, Administration, Human Resources, Finance/Accounting or other field related to this position.

Degree equivalency

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES
• Effective Interactive Communication
• Client Service
• Initiative
• Adaptability
• Being a Team Player

ABILITIES AND SKILLS
• Ability to verify and record information to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Ability to use Excel.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

• Ability and willingness to be exposed to grain dust.
• Ability and willingness to undergo job-related training.
• Adherence to Canadian Grain Commission safety standards and procedures.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime as required.
• Ability and willingness to travel occasionally.

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

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

For appointment processes where the area of selection was limited to Aboriginal peoples or to members of designated employment equity groups that included Aboriginal peoples, the Aboriginal candidates proposed for appointment or appointed must complete and sign the Affirmation of Aboriginal Affiliation Form as a condition of appointment prior to or at the same time as the offer of appointment, even if they have already self-declared as an EE member when applying.

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

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.