INVENTORY - Financial Advisor

Important messages

When you apply to an inventory, you are not applying for a specific position but rather for current and future job opportunities. Managers may use the inventory to staff their vacant positions.

IMPORTANT: We will notify you by email only if you are selected for further assessment such as an exam and/or an interview. Please ensure that your contact information is always up to date.

Applicants are encouraged to apply ONLY if they are able to relocate or commute to the Ottawa/Gatineau area and are bilingual in both official languages.

We will accept applications until the closing date. However, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible because we will select applications from the inventory as positions become available.

Please ensure you read the poster thoroughly as the instructions contain important information that will be required in the application process. Failure to read the notes and follow the instructions could result in your application missing critical information thus providing insufficient information for the screening committee to complete your assessment and resulting in your elimination from the process.

Résumés will only be used as a secondary source of information, and not for evaluation purposes.

HOW TO APPLY?

For tips on how to apply, check out this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GW7P3g9hhIl

Work environment

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is a growing department and a top employer according to Forbes, the Union of Public Service Financial Officers, and Career Directory. We excel in all areas of employee engagement and consistently receive positive feedback from employees who report high levels of satisfaction with their organization, their managers, their work, and their career opportunities.

IRCC currently operates on a combination of remote work and physical presence in the office. Successful candidates are expected to work as a minimum one (1) day every two weeks from our offices located in Ottawa or Gatineau. This may change over time.

Intent of the process

This process is used to establish a pool of partially or fully-qualified candidates, which may be used by Immigration, Refugees & Citizenship Canada to staff similar positions at an identical group and level with various linguistic profiles (bilingual imperative BBB/BBB, bilingual imperative CBC/CBC), various security profiles and various tenures using various staffing activities, in the National Capital Region (Ottawa-Gatineau).

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. A bachelor’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in accounting, finance, business administration, commerce or economics AND experience related to positions in the Financial Management Group;
(https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/collective-agreements/occupational-groups/financial-management.html.)*

*The experience required must be related to financial management and relevant to the FI position being staffed. This experience can be acquired in the public service or through other means (e.g., private sector, volunteer work, self-employment or any other experience deemed to be relevant by the hiring manager).

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

E1. Extensive* experience in one (1) or more of the following areas:
(a) financial operations (accounts payable, accounts receivable, revenue management, salary management);
(b) corporate/enterprise accounting (chart of accounts, monthly trial balance, annual financial statements, external reporting);
(c) resource management (financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, annual budget documents, corporate/enterprise funding requests, resource allocation);
(d) financial analysis and advisory services;
(e) internal or external auditing;
(f) internal controls (fraud risk management, quality assurance, monitoring, financial policy);
(g) financial systems (development, implementation, testing, maintenance, user support, and/or training);
(h) cost estimation, costing and/or financial analytics; and
(i) financial management of grants and contributions (review and assessment of funding requests; monitoring of contribution agreements; audit of recipient claims and payment processing).

* Extensive is defined as the depth and breadth of experience generally acquired during two (2) or more financial cycles, for a combined total of 24 months on a full-time basis.

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

Bilingual - Imperative
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB
Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES

A1. Ability to communicate effectively in writing (will be evaluated throughout the process)
A2. Ability to communicate effectively orally
A3. Ability to identify and analyze problems of a financial nature and recommend solutions
A4. Ability to sort and filter data in a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet

COMPETENCIES*

C1. Values and Ethics (integrity and respect)
C2. Adaptability and Flexibility
C3. Client Service Orientation
C4. Cooperation and Collaboration

*For more information, please consult the IRCC Behavioural and Technical Competency Dictionary: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/careers/job-opportunities/competency-dictionary.html

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

PS1. Reliability

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

NOTE: Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Depending on the requirements of the position to be staffed, it is possible that one or more of the following '’asset'’ qualifications may be deemed essential.

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
AEd1. Membership in good standing or eligibility* for a professional accounting designation (CPA).

*Eligibility means the candidate has met all academic and work experience requirements of the program for a recognized professional accounting designation as outlined by the CPA association.

EXPERIENCE
AE1. Work experience in the finance sector within the federal public service (including separate agencies and Crown corporations).
AE2. Work experience in an accounting or auditing firm.
AE3. Experience with Microsoft Excel advanced functionalities such as creating pivot tables, Vlookup Function, IF Function, using complex formulas, creating macros, etc.
AE4. Experience using the SAP financial system (e.g., data entry, running financial reports).
AE5. Experience in using the SAS software and/or activity-based costing.
AE6. Experience in using Microsoft Power BI or other business intelligence or data analytics.
AE7. Experience in the supervision of human resources.
AE8. Experience in preparing and/or delivering classroom or virtual training.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
At IRCC we believe that our diversity is our strength! Through our staffing processes we are taking clear action to build a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the diverse perspectives of Canada’s population that we serve. If you identify as Indigenous, Racialized, Person with a Disability or a Woman please let us know by filling out the self-declaration section in your application.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability and willingness to work overtime as required (sometimes on short notice).
Ability and willingness to travel as required.

Conditions of employment

Security Clearance: Reliability or Secret

Security clearance is the responsibility of the hiring department and this element is not considered at the screening stage.

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

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with our hiring processes. 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.

How to request assessment accommodation:
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/assessment-accommodation-page/how-to-request-assessment-accommodation.html

CONFLICT OF INTEREST - REGULATED CANADIAN IMMIGRATION CONSULTANTS (RCICS)

To avoid situations of conflict of interest and conflict of duties with the goal of upholding the values and ethics of the public sector and the public interest, applicants providing immigration consulting services (both registered and unregistered, paid and/or unpaid), would be required to recuse themselves from these duties for the duration of their employment, should they be appointed to a position within Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Moreover, prospective appointees who are Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCICs) would be required to resign from the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants. Of note, a “leave of absence” from the College does not meet IRCC’s requirement in the matter.

If you experience any technical issues with the GC Jobs website, please contact 1-888-780-4444 (toll-free) or 1-800-465-7735 (TTY/TDD).

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

Please note that candidates' overall conduct and communications, including e-mail correspondence, throughout the entire process may be used in the assessment of qualifications and competencies.

You may be assessed using a variety of assessment tools, such as, but not limited to, standardized tests, written exams, interviews, simulation exercises, reference checks, recent and past performance evaluations, self-assessments, candidate achievement record, etc.

IMPORTANT: Candidates will only need to provide proof of their education credentials when requested further on in the process. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. For further information, please consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials at https://www.cicic.ca/2/home.canada?

Random selection may be used to identify which applicants will be assessed from this inventory.

SELECTION DECISION

The selection decision(s) may be based on one or more of the following criteria:
• Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team;
• Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the specific duties of the position being staffed;
• Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience;
• Level/degree of one or more qualifications;
• Other key factors considered by management for the right fit between candidates and the job to be filled out.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

1. Can I send my application to the email address provided on-the-job advertisement?

No, all applications must be submitted online through the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS). Applications and CV submitted by email will not be accepted or considered.

2. What happens if I have a disability that prevents me from applying online?

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying online are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605 (toll-free).

3. Why was my application automatically “screened-out“ when I submitted it?

In order to be “included in the inventory“ you must meet all the essential qualifications when submitting your application. Should you receive a "screened-out" message immediately after submitting your application, you have likely responded 'No' to a screening question assessing an essential qualification. If you incorrectly responded 'No' to a qualification you do in fact possess, simply retrieve your application and update your response to the screening question.

4. Some advertisements state that random selection may be used to identify which applicants will be assessed during the appointment process. What is random selection?

Random selection is a strategy that is sometimes used to manage applicant volume. It identifies a sub-sample of applicants by applying the element of chance at some point during the appointment process, using criteria identified by the hiring organization.

5. How is this sub-sample of applicants determined?

To determine the sub-sample of applicants, the hiring organization identifies the following:
- criteria that candidates must meet; and
- the number of candidates to be selected.

With the assistance of an electronic system that contains information on all applicants, candidates who meet these criteria are identified and the sub-sample is randomly selected from that group. The Public Service Resourcing System - the electronic system used to advertise job opportunities within the Public Service of Canada, and receive and select applications - performs the random selection function.

6. What does it mean to be “included in inventory“?

When submitting your application, your status may be: Results available: included in inventory. This is a system-generated message that refers only to your application having been successfully submitted to the inventory.

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.