Executive Assistant

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

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates will be created as a result of this process. This process may be used to staff similar positions of various tenures in various locations. Locations may be, but are not limited to, Lower Mainland, BC, Kamloops, BC, Nanaimo, BC, Prince Rupert, BC, and Whitehorse, YK.

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:
Secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

AS-01
Experience working with Microsoft Office software applications.
Experience managing multiple priorities in order to meet deadlines.
Experience in management and maintenance of records.
Experience providing executive assistant support, such as:
o Scheduling and coordinating meetings
o Drafting, editing and verifying correspondence or reports
o Organizing and arranging travel

AS-02 (in addition to AS-01 experience listed above)
Experience providing financial support services, such as:
o Budget management and reconciliation
o Creating and verifying financial reports
Experience researching, collecting and analyzing information to provide advice to supervisors, managers or directors.
Experience supervising or leading a team.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
General knowledge of the mandate and role of Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

Competencies:
Demonstrating integrity and respect.
Thinking things through.
Working effectively with others.
Showing initiative and being action-oriented.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Dependability.

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

Education:
Successful completion of a vocational program, certificate, diploma or degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in office administration, business administration, or in any other field relevant to the work to be performed.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
Experience working in a professional office.
Experience working with government of Canada administrative systems such as HRG, SAP, GcDocs, EKME, GCCMS, Peoplesoft or myGCHR.
Experience managing sensitive and classified documents.
Experience applying Government policies and procedures in the areas of travel, finance and human resources.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Reliability or Secret Status security clearance – dependent on the position.

Ability to travel as required.
Ability to work overtime as required.

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.