Various Administrative Support Positions

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

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Please note that completion of the screening questions is required. Your responses to each will be used to determine whether you meet the screening requirements. Failure to complete them fully will result in your elimination. Your application will be used to assess the ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Candidates are entitled to participate in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

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BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE TEAM AND WHY IT’S IMPORTANT TO US ✨
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As Canada continues to change, having an inclusive organization where employees and managers represent the diversity of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds that reflect Canada now and into the future, are important to us. Diversity, inclusion,and a commitment to reconciliation with Indigenous peoples are part of advancing our priorities and creating a respectful, inclusive,and supportive workplace.

Indigenous applicants are encouraged to contact Transport Canada at to discuss this and other opportunities available at Transport Canada.

Applicants are encouraged to apply online using the Public Service Resourcing System. If there is something preventing you from doing so, communicate with the contact information at the bottom of this advertisement to discuss alternate ways of applying for this employment opportunity.

Duties

Duties vary position to position but may include various administrative tasks such as preparing correspondence, reports, answering emails and telephone calls, maintaining databases, completing reports, and submitting forms.

Work environment

Hybrid and flexible work arrangements – a combination of on-site and teleworking may be possible, depending on the position to be staffed.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates will be established within Transport Canada and will be used to staff similar positions with various tenures, various security profiles or various linguistic requirements.

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)

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

Degree equivalency

EX1: Experience* in providing clerical support services. (e.g., reception, managing office supplies, data entry, filing, processing mail,etc.)

EX2: Experience* in providing client services delivery in person or by telephone or electronically.

EX3: Experience* in working with word processing, spreadsheet, and emailing software (such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook).

*Experience can be obtained through a combination of work, education, and/or volunteering

A1: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A2: Ability to communicate effectively orally.

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

Depending on the position being staffed, one or more of the following asset qualifications may be deemed as an essential qualification and only candidates and persons with a priority entitlement who possess those qualifications will be considered for that specific vacancy.

AED: A post-secondary certificate and/or degree from a recognized post-secondary institution relevant to the position to be staffed.

Degree equivalency

AEX1: Experience maintaining a system of tracking budget expenditures.

AEX2: Experience coordinating travel arrangements and travel expense claims.

AEX3: Experience in providing administrative support services in Finance or Accounting.

AEX4: Experience providing support services in Information Management.

AEX5: Experience in Fleet Management.

AEX6: Experience working in any safety and security transportation mode at Transport Canada (ex. Aviation, Surface, and Marine).

AEX7: Experience in researching various policies and processes.

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

Various language requirements
English Essential
Bilingual Imperative (BBB, CBC)

Information on language requirements

PS1: Showing initiative and being action oriented
PS2: Thinking things through
PS3: Working effectively with others
PS4: Demonstrating Integrity and Respect
PS5: Client Service Orientation

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

AA1: Ability to plan, organize and multitask work

Conditions of employment

Some positions may require the possession of a valid Driver's License.

Some positions may require the willingness to work overtime, weekend duty, and
travel.

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

COMMUNICATION
Communication with candidates for this process will be via email. It is your responsibility to ensure accurate contact information is provided (and updated as required) and accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent.

ASSESSMENT - GENERAL INFORMATION
Volume management strategies may be applied. If necessary, in order to reduce the volume of applicants attending the assessment, it may be determined that only candidates who possess 1 or more of the asset qualifications may be invited, or who have greater depth and breath of essential experience as determined by the screening board.

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

Candidates may be required to provide proof of education as part of this selection process.

Candidates with foreign educational credentials are required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. You may consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials at www.cicic.ca for further information.

ASSESSMENT – REFERENCE CHECKS
Those selected for assessment should be prepared to provide the names and contact information of references.

References must be available, have an in-depth knowledge of your work/projects, and must be able to answer specific questions pertaining to your experience, achievements and strengths.

When providing names of references, it is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure they are available to respond in a timely manner.

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.