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It is the responsibility of the candidate to clearly outline that they meet each of the screening criteria (i.e. ๐๐ฑ๐๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐
๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐ค๐๐ฎ๐น๐ถ๐ณ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐, ๐ฏ๐ผ๐๐ต ๐๐๐๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ถ๐ฎ๐น ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐๐๐ฒ๐๐). Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the requirement is met or to provide a listing of current responsibilities, rather the candidate must provide concrete examples that illustrate how they meet the requirement. Failure to do so could result in the application being rejected from the process. Please see the following example of a screened out vs. screened in response.
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๐๐ซ๐๐ ๐ฃ๐๐ ๐๐ฅ๐๐ง๐๐ฅ๐๐: Experience using various computer software from the Microsoft suite (at a minimum: Word, Excel, AND Outlook).
โ ๐ฆ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ก๐๐ ๐ข๐จ๐ง: Yes, I have experience using the Microsoft Suite. See my resume.
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๐ฆ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ก๐๐ ๐๐ก: I have over 14 years of experience working with MS Office Suite software: Outlook, Word, Power Point, and Excel. During my college education as a Legal Administrative Assistant, it was imperative that I maintain over an 80% average in all MS Office programs, and I maintained over a 95% average in all programs.
During my work experience as a Position A, Position B, and Position C, I used MS Word daily to draft various documents, letters, and memos to staff members and clientele. I used MS Excel daily to update all product orders to clients within the industry and maintained an accurate parts inventory. In Position C at Company X, I used Excel create a budget spreadsheet, track expenses, and create monthly summary reports and graphs. In all the previously listed positions, I used MS Outlook daily to write emails, and send documents to staff members, clientele, and taxpayers in addition to the calendar function to schedule internal and external meetings, organizing my tasks, etc.
As a Position D with Company Y, I use MS word to create posters, flyers, questionnaires, and invitations to clientele and team members. I use MS Excel to create and maintain an accurate accounting system for accounts payables, receivables, incomes, and expenses.
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โ The screening questions will be used as the primary tool in the screening process. The resume may be used to substantiate the information provided. The board members cannot make any assumptions about the candidate's experience and will not contact candidates for additional, or potentially missing information. Please note your ability to communicate effectively in writing may be assessed via the application.
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Some of the main duties of the Senior Advisor, Issues Management position include:
๐ Research, analysis and advice to senior management on issues impacting the branch.
๐ Produce briefing materials for senior management.
๐ Leading branch-wide projects.
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Apply today for an opportunity to join Transport Canada. We are looking for dynamic candidates that will help shape and build the Transport Canada of tomorrow. The persons selected will have the opportunity to increase their experience and expertise. We look forward to hearing from you!
Transport Canada employs over 6,000 talented and motivated employees working in the Atlantic, Quebec, Ontario, Prairie and Northern, Pacific regions, and at our Ottawa Headquarters. We develop policies and enforce Acts and regulations that support transportation efficiency, safety, security, environmental responsibility, and align with global standards. Our vision is of a safe, secure, green, innovative, and integrated transportation system that supports trade and economic growth, a cleaner environment, and the well-being of Canada's middle class. Our transportation agenda thrives to adopt new ways of thinking about how we deliver services and oversee the transportation system.
We are an employer that fosters employee well-being, provides an open and respectful workplace, competitive benefits and flexible work schedules that promote work-life balance.
Transport Canada believes that to be able to effectively serve the public, its workforce needs to reflect the diversity of the Canadian population. The Department is committed to a representative workforce that represents the Canadian public we serve. If you are an Indigenous person, a person with a disability, a member of a racialized group* and/or a woman and are interested in bringing in different perspectives and insights we encourage you to self-declare in this staffing process. This self-declaration information can be factored into departmental strategies and selection decisions to address our commitment to eliminate gaps for these groups.
*Please note that this group is currently designated as members of visible minorities in the Employment Equity Act and the self-declaration form.
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๐๐. A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives (see Note 1).
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๐ญ. The employer-approved alternatives to a secondary school diploma are:
โข A satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or
โข An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
Candidates who already meet both of the following criteria must be accepted as meeting the secondary school diploma requirement:
๐ฎ. Candidates who have achieved a satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; and
๐ฏ. Candidates who have been appointed or deployed for an indeterminate period to a position in the AS classification.
The opportunity to be assessed by at least one of the two employer-approved alternatives must be offered to candidates who have not previously met the secondary school diploma requirement.
Candidates who were appointed or deployed on an indeterminate basis using an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience meet the secondary school requirement for the AS classification only and must be reassessed for entry to other classifications on the basis of this alternative.
๐ฎ. Acceptable experience and/or training in a field relevant to positions in the AS classification is required when the education qualification specified for the position being staffed is a secondary school diploma or approved employer alternatives.
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๐๐ซ๐ญ. Experience researching, analyzing, and synthesizing information to provide advice to management on work related issues or problems, such as but not limited to emerging issues, policy, and guidelines.
๐๐ซ๐ฎ. Experience developing various types of written products such as but not limited to briefing materials, presentations, correspondence, internal communication, or reports.
๐๐ซ๐ฏ. Experience identifying emerging issues and developing strategies.
๐๐ซ๐ฐ. Experience in managing multiple issues with tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
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๐๐๐ซ๐ญ. Experience developing and maintaining working relationships with stakeholders, partners and clients (external or internal).
๐๐๐ซ๐ฎ. Experience organizing and completing a project.
๐๐๐ซ๐ฏ. Experience working in a government or regulatory environment.
๐๐๐ซ๐ฐ. Experience working with access to information or privacy legislation or policy.
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๐ข๐ฅ๐ญ. Willing and able to work overtime as required (on average 2-4 times per year).
๐ข๐ฅ๐ฎ. Willing and able to undertake job-related travel as required (on average 1-3 times per year).
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๐๐ญ. Thinking things through
๐๐ฎ. Working effectively with others
๐๐ฏ. Showing initiative and being action-oriented
๐๐ฐ. Digital literacy*
*Using digital technology and communication tools appropriately to access, manage, integrate, analyze, and evaluate information, construct new knowledge and create and communicate with others.
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๐๐ญ. Ability to adapt to changing priorities, problem solve and meet tight deadlines.
๐๐ฎ. Ability to analyze information and provide effective advice.
๐๐ฏ. Ability to communicate effectively orally.
๐๐ฐ. Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
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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
โ For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by ๐-๐ ๐๐๐ for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results and sending invitations for written tests and interviews). ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ ๐บ๐๐๐ ๐ถ๐ป๐ฐ๐น๐๐ฑ๐ฒ ๐ฎ ๐๐ฎ๐น๐ถ๐ฑ ๐ฒ-๐บ๐ฎ๐ถ๐น ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฑ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐ ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ถ๐ฟ ๐ฎ๐ฝ๐ฝ๐น๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป. It is the candidate's responsibility to ensure that this address is functional and that it accepts messages from unknown users (some e-mail systems block these types of e-mails). It is recommended to include an alternate e-mail address in your profile. It is also the candidate's responsibility to ensure accurate information is provided and updated as required.
โ Your application and your answers to the screening questions may be used to assess your ability to communicate effectively in writing.
โ Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Please indicate your preferred official language in your application.
โ Persons who cannot apply online or persons with disabilities preventing them from applying online are asked to inform the contact person responsible for this process prior to the closing date.
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.