General Administrative Services Clerk

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

Agriculture and Agri-food Canada is committed to achieving employment equity and developing a skilled workforce that is representative of Canada. For this selection process, we encourage you to self-declare if you belong to any Employment Equity designated group(s). Self-declaration information could be factored into screening or selection decisions to eliminate gaps and increase representation of these groups in our organization.

For jobs in the Clerical and Regulatory (CR) occupational category, we currently have goals to increase our representation of Indigenous Peoples and Persons with Disabilities, so preference for hiring may be given to these candidates.

Work environment

AAFC is committed to diversity and inclusion. We have several networks dedicated to ensuring that the department continues to grow as an inclusive, accessible, respectful and diverse workplace. All employees are encouraged and welcomed to join the networks and participate in their activities and events.

• The Gender and Sexual Diversity Inclusiveness Network
• The Indigenous Network Circle
• The Managers' Community
• The Persons with Disabilities Network
• The Student Panel of Representatives for Orientation, Unity and Training
• The Visible Minorities Network
• The Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Network
• The Young Professional's Network

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff one (1) position:

One full-time temporary position in Kentville (Nova Scotia) (English essential).

A pool of qualified and partially qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions with various tenures, linguistic requirements and security requirements.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Education
• A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives.
The employer-approved alternatives to a secondary school diploma are:
• A satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or
• An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experiences
• Experience in providing advice, guidance and information.
• Experience in the use of various software programs including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Knowledge
• Knowledge of office, finance and administrative practices and procedures.

Competencies
• Initiative
• Adaptability
• Planning and Organizing
• Written Communication
• Interactive Communication
• Teamwork
• Client Focus

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

Asset Experiences
• Experience in providing support in accounting operations.
• Experience in using a financial management system, for example: SAP.
• Experience in providing support in contracting, procurement or material management.
• Experience providing financial, and administrative support services in an office environment.
• Experience with Microsoft 365.
• Experience in information management/records management.
• Experience in conducting financial management administrative duties such as entering financial transactions in a system, processing contracts, processing accounts receivable or payable.
• Experience in capturing, inputting and reconciling data for accuracy.

Ability
• Ability to analyze information and to make recommendations.

Operational Requirements
• Ability and willingness to lift and/or carry up to 25kg.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime.
• Ability and willingness to undertake training related to the duties of the position.
• Ability and willingness to operate a government vehicle.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

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

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

• Possession of a valid, class (5) (Nova Scotia) driver’s license, or other provincial/territorial equivalency.

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.

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.