Project Officer / Security Officer

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

When submitting your application, you MUST ANSWER questions regarding the education and experience requirements (both essential and asset qualifications). You must CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE how you meet each of these requirements by answering the online questions. It is not sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to only provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather you must clearly demonstrate WHEN (month-year to month-year), WHERE and HOW you acquired each qualification by giving CONCRETE EXAMPLES. Information provided in your answers related to your education and experience must be supported in your resume. Failure to provide the above information in the format required WILL result in your application being rejected from the process. The information you provide in the questionnaire must be true.

Duties

Stream 1: Project Officer - Procedures
Stream 2: Security Officer

Intent of the process

The immediate intention of this process is to staff two (2) term positions.

A pool of fully or partially qualified candidates may be established to staff similar positions at Elections Canada with varying tenures (such as indeterminate, specified period, acting) and various linguistic profiles (BBB/BBB, CCB/CCB, CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC English Essential or French Essential).

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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

EDUCATION
Stream 1 / Stream 2

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

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCES
Stream 1 / Stream 2

EXP1 - Experience in the usage of Microsoft Office suites.

EXP2 - Experience in extracting and/or manipulating and/or interpreting and/or analyzing data using data software.

EXP3 - Experience in preparing reports, briefing or summaries.

EXP4 - Experience providing advice to supervisors or management.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual Imperative – Level equal or higher than BBB/BBB
English or French Essential
French Essential
English Essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
Stream 1 / Stream 2

K1 - Knowledge of Election Canada’s mandate and role
K2 - Knowledge of federal electoral systems and districts

KEY COMPETENCIES
Stream 1 / Stream 2

C1 - Establishing and maintaining effective relationships or partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
C2 - Demonstrating integrity and respect
C3 - Thinking things through
C4 - Exercises good judgement
C5 - Showing initiative

ABILITIES
Stream1 / Stream 2

A1 - Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
A2 - Ability to plan and organize workload and set priorities

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

ASSET/EDUCATION
Stream 1 / Stream 2

Successful completion of post-secondary school certificate or diploma (includes college or university).

Degree equivalency

ASSET/ EXPERIENCES
Stream 1
AEXP1 - Experience in developing Standard Operating and/or Procedures and/or desk procedures and/or processing guidelines.

Stream 2
AEXP2 - Experience working in a security environment

ASSET/KNOWLEDGE
Stream 2

AK1 - Knowledge of the Policy on Government Security and Security Controls

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

Information on employment equity

Elections Canada is committed to meeting its employment equity objectives. In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following employment equity groups: Women, Visible Minorities, Persons with Disabilities, Aboriginal Peoples.

Conditions of employment

Security Clearance (Varies according to the position staffed):
• Reliability Status
• Secret Clearance

Consent to observe strict political impartiality and neutrality for the duration of employment
Willingness and ability to work overtime on short notice
Willingness and ability to travel across Canada and/or abroad on an as-needed basis
Willingness and ability to work on shift work
A working internet connection is required to perform the duties of the position

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

A test may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Please ensure that your Personal Record Identifier (PRI) is included in your application, if you have one.

Persons are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language of their choice.

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.