Administrative Officer

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

The intent of this selection process is to staff one (1) indeterminate position and one term position of 1 year in the NCR. A pool of qualified candidates will be established from this process and may be used to staff similar positions within Environment Canada in the National Capital Region, with various language requirements and profiles, security levels and employment tenures which may vary according to the position being staffed.

Positions to be filled: 2

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 and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
E1. Experience providing advice to managers/supervisor/director as it relates to finance, human resources, procurement and accommodations.
E2. Experience entering and extracting information from a financial system.
E3. Experience in auditing financial records to ensure compliance with internal regulations and procedures.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
AE1. Experience using the Microsoft Office Suite:
MS Outlook
MS Word
MS Excel

AE2. Experience using one or more of the following systems:
SAP
SFT - Salary Forecasting Tool
HRG - Shared Travel Services

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
K1. Knowledge of financial policies.
K2. Knowledge of human resources policies.
K3. Knowledge of contracting and procurement policies.

ABILITITES
A1. Ability to organize workload and establish priorities.
A2. Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A3. Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A4. Ability to interpret policies.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
PS1. Effective interpersonal skills
PS2. Client Service orientation
PS3. Initiative
PS4. Judgment

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

Environment and Climate Change Canada is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population we serve. In support of our Engagement Strategy to achieve employment equity goals, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Indigenous peoples, Persons with a Disability, Visible Minorities and Women.

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

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

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.

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence as well as conversations in person and by telephone, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

Please provide a valid e-mail address as all correspondence will be sent via e-mail. The onus is on the applicant to inform the contact person indicated in the General Inquiries section of any changes to this e-mail address.

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.