Financial Agent

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Assessment accommodation

*ONLY APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED ONLINE WILL BE ACCEPTED.*

Answering selection questions may take time. However, your answers to the questions will determine whether you prequalify in the selection process. Candidates are therefore encouraged to allow sufficient time to provide relevant and complete answers.

Applicants who do not provide the information requested in a CLEAR manner may have their application REJECTED. In addition, we will not contact applicants if any information is missing or incomplete.

To be appointed to a position, you must have all the essential qualifications. Other qualifications may be taken into account in the choice of the person appointed.

CED has begun its Transition Plan to Hybrid Work. By April 1, 2023, employees be required to work from the office at least two days a week and will have the option to telework the rest of the week, subject to operational requirements. We will therefore continue to rediscover the value of shared in-person experiences that are essential to cohesive, collaborative and high-performing organizations. Our work in person supports collaboration, team spirit, innovation and a culture of belonging. It helps us build trust and learn from each other.

Work environment

Why work at Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)?

Working at CED means contributing to Quebec's economic vitality in the fields of digital technology, clean energy, tourism, aerospace, leading-edge technologies and more; it means helping to support communities through innovation and the enhancement of traditions.

CED offers financing and support to Quebec businesses and regions. We focus our interventions on SMEs and non-profit organizations with an economic vocation.

Are you an innovative, expert, creative and passionate person? Join us to take on challenges that match your skills.

Intent of the process

This process will create a pool of qualified candidates within DEC. Our positions are located at our head office in downtown Montreal.

This process may be used to fill similar positions of varying durations (permanent and temporary) at various locations within CED.

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
Successful completion of two years of a post-secondary program with a specialization in accounting, finance, business administration, commerce or economics.

Or Possession of the Government of Canada Financial Management Certificate.

Notes
1. It is the educational institution that determines if the courses taken by a candidate correspond to two years of a post-secondary program at the institution.
2. The courses for the specialization must be taken in a recognized post-secondary institution but not necessarily within a post-secondary program in the required specialization.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
EXP1: Recent and significant* experience in at least one (1) of the following areas:
• Resource planning and resource management
• Financial Operations (accounting transactions)
• Cost Analysis
• Financial Systems
• Financial Reporting
• Audit
• Financial policies
• Internal controls
• Collection

EXP2: Experience using financial software or reporting tools.
EXP3: Experience in extracting, compiling and analyzing financial data and preparing reports.
EXP4: Experience in providing financial services or advice.

Definition:
* Recent and significant experience refers to the depth and breadth of experience associated with performing a wide range of complex activities that normally related to the performance of duties for approximately (6 months) within the last three years where these activities were core to the job and therefore not casual or ad hoc.

COMPETENCIES
CO1: Demonstrating integrity and respect.
CO2: Thinking things through.
CO3: Showing initiative and being action-oriented.
CO4: Work effectively with others.

ABILITIES
AB1: Communicate effectively in writing*** and orally.
AB2: Ability to plan and organize work to meet deadlines.

***Your ability to communicate in writing will be assessed by your answers to the screening questions.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS - EDUCATION
A1: Eligibility for a recognized professional accounting designation. The recognized professional accounting designations are Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and Certified General Accountant (CGA).
A2: Possess an accounting designation from a recognized professional association (CPA, CA, CMA, CGA).

Degree equivalency

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
A3: Experience in using SAP.
A4: Supporting experience in financial systems.
A5: Experience in using, modifying and manipulating data using Microsoft Excel at an advanced level (using Visual Basic for Applications, creating macros and using complex formulas).
A6: Experience in using Microsoft Power BI or other business intelligence or data analytics tools.
A7: Experience managing compliance and/or verification activities.
A8: Experience working in the federal government.
A9: Experience working in a federal government headquarters.
A10: Experience working at Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions.
A11: Experience working in accounting.
A12: Experience in financial planning, budgeting and costing.
A13: Experience working in accounts receivables.

Depending on the position being staffed, one or some of the qualifications below may be considered as essential for the job. This doesn't mean that you must possess all qualifications, but these criteria may be a deciding factor in choosing the persons to be appointed.

OPERATIONNAL REQUIREMENTS
- Willing to work overtime occasionally and without notice.
- Willing to travel occasionally.

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

Various language requirements
- Bilingual imperative (BBB/BBB)
- French essential

Information on language requirements

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

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
In order to build a diversified workforce, CED may limit their selection to candidates who have self-identified as belonging to one of the following equity groups: aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, women and visible minorities.

EVALUATION:
- A written examination may be administered.
- An interview may be administered
- Reference checks may be sought.

Please note that candidates at the same group and level or equivalent may be considered first.

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.