Financial Analyst

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Assessment accommodation

SSC is committed to creating a workplace that is respectful of Canada’s two official languages. The staffing of bilingual positions, with respect to supervision and the provision of common and central services, is the norm in regions designated bilingual for language-of-work purposes. SSC must ensure that it has adequate bilingual capacity to implement its mandate, while respecting the language rights of its employees and those of client departments across the country. Language training is offered to SSC employees who would like to acquire or improve skills in the other official language for developmental or career advancement purposes.

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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.

All screening questions must be answered. It is not sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather you must clearly demonstrate HOW, WHEN and WHERE the qualification was met BY INDICATING.
1. The NAME OF THE DEPARTMENT OR ORGANIZATION where the experience was acquired.
2. The title of position occupied, the GROUP and LEVEL, and the period(s) in which you performed the functions (FROM ‘MONTH-YEAR’ TO ‘MONTH-YEAR’); and,
3. A DETAILED DESCRIPTION of realized tasks and/or projects demonstrating how the experience was acquired and giving CONCRETE EXAMPLES.

You will not have further opportunity to provide additional information.

Are you a Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) civilian member currently assigned to Shared Services Canada (SSC)? If so, we encourage you to apply! As per the memorandum of understanding with the RCMP, please note that members assigned to SSC since December 1 2018 who accept an appointment from this process will not be required to convert to public servant status. All other members who apply, including those working with SSC through an Interchange Canada agreement, will need to convert to public servant status upon appointment. If you have questions, please send an email message to the address indicated in the Contact information section below for more information.

SSC welcomes applications from eligible Veterans and Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members. We recognize your contribution to Canada and would like to offer you the opportunity to continue your career in an environment where multi-talented employees with diverse skills are appreciated and supported.

Work environment

Shared Services Canada is modernizing how the Government of Canada manages its information technology (IT) infrastructure. The Department is mandated to deliver email, data centre and telecommunication services, including videoconferencing and Wi-Fi, to partner organizations.

At Shared Services Canada (SSC), we foster a work environment where employees have opportunities to grow, learn and progress in their careers and to have job satisfaction in the long term.

You will enjoy:
• A career among a dynamic and dedicated team
• Opportunities for advancement
• A diverse, respectful and inclusive work environment
• A total benefits package including a competitive salary, health & dental benefits, pension plan and a variety of leave entitlements
• Work life balance including opportunities for hybrid telework and flexibles work arrangements.

Intent of the process

A pool of partially qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff similar positions within SSC, with various language requirements, various conditions of employment and/or various tenures within Shared Services Canada.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter "IMPORTANT - This cover letter will be used to assess EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION in WRITING as well as the PROBLEM SOLVIING and the EFFECTIVE PERSONAL SKILLS competencies by answering the following: In a maximum of 500 words, how would you react in a difficult situation, involving a lack of productivity on the part of a team member? What would you do?"

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

EDUCATION
A 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;
OR
Eligibility for a recognized professional accounting designation. The recognized professional accounting designations are Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified General Accountant (CGA).

*When the field of studies or degree is not evidently in accounting, finance, business administration, commerce or economics, the Chief Financial Officer Branch (CFOB) at Shared Services Canada has determined that a specialization is:

At the FI-02 level and above - university courses:
• at least 6 courses (or 270 hours) in accounting, finance OR economics;
OR
• at least 8 courses (or 360 hours) from the core courses of a bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration.

Candidates with foreign education credentials are required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCES
EXP1: Recent** AND significant*** experience working in at least one (1) of the following financial activities:
• Accounting Operations
• Corporate Accounting
• Costing Operations
• Financial Advisory Services
• Financial Policies: interpretation and development
• Financial Systems
• Internal Controls
• Resource Management, Planning and Reporting
• Revenue Management
• Project Financial Management: experience in project management and/or change management
• Investment planning
• Preparation, revision, challenge and analysis of Treasury Board Submissions, Memorandums to Cabinet or Governance documents
• Financial reports : preparation, analysis or interpretation

Note: Should you have experience in more than one (1) of the above financial activities, please state them all as they may be used for staffing purposes (assets).

EXP2: Recent** and significant*** experience in conducting financial analysis AND reports.

DEFINITIONS:
**Recent experience is defined as experience acquired within the last five (5) years.
***Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience generally acquired in the Government of Canada or Private Sector with full-time performance of duties for a minimum period of eighteen (18) cumulative months.

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

Various language requirements
• Bilingual imperative - CBC/CBC
• Bilingual imperative - BBB/BBB
• English essential

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES
C1: Adaptability
C2: Collaboration
C3:Effective Communication in writing
C4: Effective Oral Communication
C5: Results Driven
C6: Problem solving
C7: Effective interpersonal skills
C8: Reliability

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

ASSET EDUCATION
AED1: Possession of a recognized professional accounting designation (CPA, CA, CGA, or CMA).
AED2: Certification as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).

Degree equivalency

ASSET EXPERIENCES
AEXP1: Experience using advanced Excel functions such as, but not limited to, Pivot Tables, V-look-up, Macros, etc.
AEXP2: Experience in providing training to clients on financial systems, policies OR procedures.
AEXP3: Experience in supervising employees.
AEXP4: Experience in developing and maintaining effective relationships with clients and key stakeholders (central agencies, other government departments/organizations, etc.).

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Willingness and ability to work overtime, as required.
• Willingness and ability to work remotely.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Other security clearances may be required depending on the position to be staffed (i.e. Secret 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

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.