Workplace Coordinator

Important messages

𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗲𝗱!
At Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), we are committed to running inclusive and barrier-free recruitment processes.

If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please submit your request through the contact person identified below. All information received related to accommodations is confidential.

For more information: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/assessment-accommodation-page.html

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Relocation:
To learn more about Yellowknife, you can visit the following website: ttps://www.yellowknife.ca/en/living-here/living-here.aspx

If you are living outside Yellowknife, you could be entitled to relocation assistance. See the Relocation Directive for more information: http://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/d6/v11/en

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Salary, Allowances, and Benefits:
In addition to salary, additional allowances will be provided for these positions in accordance with the National Joint Council's Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive. More detailed information can be found at the following link: http://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/d4/v237/en

Vacation Travel Assistance is available: https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/terms-conditions-employment/isolated-posts-government-housing.html

You may also be eligible for the Northern residents deductions when you file your tax return with the Canada Revenue Agency. More information can be found at the following link: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/topics/about-your-tax-return/tax-return/completing-a-tax-return/deductions-credits-expenses/line-255-northern-residents-deductions.html

As a federal government employee, you will also receive a comprehensive benefit package including an employee pension plan and health, dental and group insurance.

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**Please note that candidates will be assessed on their written communication, Client Service - Level 1, Attention to Detail and Reliability through the application.**

Work environment

𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗣𝗦𝗣𝗖!
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) helps the Government of Canada serve Canadians. With a strong focus on quality customer service, we provide innovative common services such as real estate and building management, purchasing, banking, pay and pensions, and translation to other government departments, agencies, and boards. By providing these centralized services to departments and agencies, we enable them to focus on what they do best: providing their programs and services to Canadians.

At PSPC, our approach to inclusion is simple: we are committed to achieving a competent and representative workforce that reflects the diversity of the Canadian population we serve, and strive to create a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment that enables collaboration and innovation. When you succeed, we all succeed.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff 1 temporary opportunity of 2 years in duration. The position is presently being staffed on a term, acting, assignment or secondment basis, but the qualified pool may be used later to staff the position on an indeterminate basis.

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)

***IMPORTANT*** In addition to the essential and asset education and experience criteria screening questions, the ability to communicate effectively in writing, Client Service - Level 1, Attention to Detail and Reliability will also be evaluated at the time of application. Please ensure to plan 1-2 hours (if your resume is already written) to answer all the questions that are included in the online application process.

We are aware that there are a lot of questions to answer, but these will eliminate the need for a written exam and improve the overall selection process efficiency. If you answer all the questions for which you meet the requirements, you will significantly increase your chances in having an opportunity. Failure to answer the questions will result in your application being rejected.

TIPS FOR APPLICANTS: When answering the screening questions ensure that you provide complete and thorough details of your experience. Do not assume that the screening board has any previous knowledge of your background, qualifications, or work history. You must be specific and provide concrete examples/details for each Experience element, as applications will be screened only on the information provided. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being screened out of the competition.

Education:
- A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training, and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
- Experience in providing client service.
- Experience in providing administrative support services within a Corporate Services environment (ex. Tenant Services, Security, Emergency Management, Material Management, Information Management, etc.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Competency:
- Client Service Competency - Level 1.
- Judgment.
- Working effectively with others.
- Reliability.
- Demonstrate initiative and be action-oriented.
- Attention to Detail.

Abilities:
- Ability to communicate effectively orally.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
- Ability to manage priorities and work under pressure.

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

Asset Qualifications:
- Valid First Aid / CPR Certification.

Asset Experience:
- Experience in overseeing and following up on security procedures.
- Experience in planning events or meetings including the preparation, invitations and agendas.
- Experience in preparing various type of reports.
- Experience in providing advice and guidance.
- Experience supervising (for example, assigning tasks, training/mentoring, providing feedback)

In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates, who, at the time of application, self-declare* as belonging to one of the following designated Employment Equity groups: Women, Indigenous (Aboriginal) Peoples, Persons with Disabilities and Members of Visible Minorities.

* We therefore encourage you to self-declare during the online application process by selecting the appropriate box under the Employment Equity section.

For further details, please refer to the “Other information” section.

Information on employment equity

Operational Requirements:
- Be willing and able to render First Aid, if necessary.
- Be willing and able to work overtime, sometimes on short notice.

Conditions of employment

- Reliability Status security clearance.
- Be willing and able to work flexible hours during the normal workday (between 7AM and 6PM).

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

Interviews will be conducted.

Depending on the requirements of the position(s) being staffed from this process, for current or future vacancies, any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements, and organizational needs may be applied at the time of screening.

Failure to respond to communications may be construed as a withdrawal from this process.

If there are limitations or special circumstances preventing you from submitting your application via the PSRS online portal, you must contact the HR Advisor AND receive approval to apply via an alternate means PRIOR to the closing date.

Public service employees found qualified in this process may be considered for acting, assignment, deployment or secondment.

Please identify clearly your substantive group and level and your employment status on your resume and/or application form.

Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/

PLEASE NOTE: Top-down consideration of scores at any stage of this process may be used to determine the number of qualified candidates who will be considered further in the process.

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.