Inventory - Administrative and clerical positions

Important messages

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

As various positions will be filled from this inventory, a complete statement of merit criteria is not provided at this time. The criteria listed are those requirements to be met for entry into the inventory. Should you be contacted for further consideration, the hiring manager will provide a copy of the complete Statement of Merit Criteria (SoMC) for the position being filled. At that time, you may be required to provide additional information to be used for screening and assessment. The merit criteria may be assessed each time using a variety of assessment methods in accordance with the position requirements.

The first extraction of applications is scheduled for January 9, 2018.

The subsequent extractions will take place on an "as and when needed" basis.

Work environment

You are looking to gain new experiences and develop various skills? You would like to work in an environment that is stimulating and focused on client service excellence? You want to contribute to the success of your Government and make a difference? Then, look no further, we have a job for you!

As the key provider of services for federal departments and agencies, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) plays a significant role in the daily operations of the Government of Canada. With a strong focus on quality customer service, we provide innovative common services such as real estate and building management, purchasing, banking, pay, pensions and translation to other government departments, agencies and boards.

We are currently looking for dynamic and motivated individuals to fill various administrative positions in many regions across Canada. As an administrative assistant, officer or clerk, you will provide administrative support services in areas as diverse as human resources, finance, materiel or document management, payroll, pensions, to name just a few!
What we offer:
1. Competitive salaries – with a salary range that brings annual increases to most employees, up to a maximum amount.
2. Continuous learning and career advancement - Build your career within the Federal Government!
3. Advantageous pension regime and benefits.
4. Three weeks of holidays per year when you start.
5. Flexible work arrangements – possibility of flexible hours and compressed work weeks to help you balance your personal and work life.
6. Inclusive and diverse work environment - We have recently been recognized as one of the top 100 best Diversity Employers in Canada!

Intent of the process

This inventory will be used to staff positions at the CR-03, CR-04, CR-05 and AS-01 groups and levels within Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) with employment tenures, language requirements, security requirements, conditions of employment and work locations that will vary depending on the needs of the positions being staffed.

Job offers resulting from this inventory will be for either PERMANENT, SPECIFIED PERIOD (TERM) or CASUAL EMPLOYMENT.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

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

EDUCATION

Secondary school diploma or higher.

Degree equivalency

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

NOTE: Depending on the position being staffed, any of the qualifications below may be deemed as an essential "must have" or asset qualification "nice to have". 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. Therefore, IT IS IMPORTANT that you answer each of the questions.

QUALIFICATION - EDUCATION

ED.1 Successful completion of a recognized post-secondary program with an acceptable specialization relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

QUALIFICATION - EXPERIENCE

EX1. Experience in providing administrative support services
EX2. Experience in providing support services in Human Resources
EX3. Experience working with a human resources database software
EX4. Experience in providing support services in pay and benefits
EX5. Experience in providing support services in pension
EX6. Experience in providing support services in finance
EX7. Experience related to operational or corporate security
EX8. Experience in providing support services on Access to information and privacy (ATIP) requests
EX9. Experience in providing support services in contracting/procurement or materiel management
EX10. Experience in preparing and coordinating office move requests
EX11. Experience in providing client service in a call center environment

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

Various language requirements
VARIOUS LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

Conditions of employment

SECURITY CLEARANCE
Various requirements.

Other information

Depending on the needs of the organization, a random selection will be used at any time during the process to identify which applicants from the inventory will be assessed.

Our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail and/or via candidates PSRS account for assessment purposes. Therefore, candidates should ensure that this electronic address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some e-mail systems block these types of e-mail). It is your responsibility to keep your personal data in your PSRS Applicant Account up-to-date and to check your e-mail account regularly to ensure that you do not miss out on any opportunities.

If you are being considered for a position, you will receive an e-mail asking you to confirm your interest and to provide additional information if needed. You will be asked to provide a response and additional information within a specific timeframe (minimum of 24 hours). Therefore, please make sure to respond in the appropriate timeframe, so that your candidacy is reffered to the hiring manager.

The inventory will be updated every 30 days. You will receive a written notice in your PSRS Applicant Account 5 days before the end of your active period to confirm whether or not you still wish to be considered for an additional 30 days.

Candidates will be required to pay for all travel and relocation expenses related to this process, including travel expenses for assessment purposes.

All job applications must be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.