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.
If you have a completed GC Workplace Accessibility Passport, this can also be voluntarily provided to initiate the conversation about your accommodation arrangements for this assessment.
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🌟Are you motivated to support the well-being of Veterans and their families? Are you a hard-working individual that is ready for a challenge? Are you looking for an employer that understands the importance of a healthy work-life balance and supports opportunities for growth and professional development? If so, then Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC), is looking for YOU!🌟
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AI Usage Disclaimer:
All candidates are required to complete the application and assessment questions independently, without the use of personal or electronic assistance, including internet searches or AI (artificial intelligence) tools. By submitting your application, you agree to these terms. Suspicion of unauthorized assistance may result in disqualification from the selection process.
📢Ready to Apply? Here’s how to do it! 📢
1. Click on - apply online - at the bottom of the screen!
2. Give yourself the best chance to succeed! If you require any assistance, or for information on how to apply in an alternate format due to an accessibility/accommodation need, please contact the email address indicated in the "Contact information" section below prior to the Closing Date.
3. You will be prompted to answer screening questions concerning the essential education and experience qualifications and, other (non-essential) qualifications.
4. Tips for responding to screening questions:
▶ When responding please clearly demonstrate HOW, WHEN, and WHERE each qualification was met and provide examples.
▶ Choose examples with sufficient complexity, impact and degree of difficulty that will allow you to illustrate to what extent and depth you have shown the behaviors expected for each qualification.
▶ Each example should include when the example took place, background of the situation, what you did, how you did it, what your role was in the situation, and what was the outcome.
5. You will be asked to include your resume. Your resume may be used as a secondary source to validate the experience and education described in the screening questions, however you will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.
6. How to Apply for Government of Canada Jobs
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/applying-government-canada-jobs-how-to-apply.html
7. Communication for this process will be sent via email and/or via your GC Jobs account. It is your responsibility to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.
📢 What to expect after you submit your application 📢
** You are entitled to participate in the process in the official language of your choice, and you will be asked to indicate your preferred official language of correspondence in your application.
Step 1: Screening (Review of Applications)
▶ When you apply for this process, an initial screening will be done on education and experience by the answers you provide in your online application. As a result, please ensure you allow yourself a significant amount of time to complete this application.
▶ You must meet the essential education and experience qualifications to move forward to the assessment phase.
Step 2: Assessment
▶ An interview and/or written exam may be administered.
▶ Reference checks may be conducted. The Assessment Committee may contact references other than those provided by the candidates (within the Public Service only) in order to adequately assess the candidates.
▶ Be prepared to provide proof of education credentials. If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. For more information, please click on “Degree Equivalency” in the Education section above.
▶ Be prepared to provide proof of Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Residency.
🏢 🏠 We have quickly adapted to the new reality and the majority of our employees are currently working based on a common hybrid work model. Employees can expect to work a combination of both remote and on site, with the frequency of each depending on the operational needs.
PLEASE APPLY ONLY for locations where you have a genuine interest in working or where you would be willing to relocate.
Hybrid Work Requirement
As of September 9, 2024, federal public servants in the core public administration (CPA) eligible for hybrid work arrangements are required to work on-site at least three (3) days per week, or 60% of their regular work schedule. Consequently, you may be required to work in person at the location for which you are applying.
The intent of this process is to establish a pool of qualified candidates or partially qualified pool of candidates which could be used to staff similar or identical positions with various tenures, language requirements, and/or security clearance levels in various locations at Veterans Affairs Canada.
Positions to be filled: Number to be determined
Your résumé.
Education
A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization* in a field relevant to the duties of the position.
*Any bachelor's degree from any recognized post-secondary institution will be accepted
Note:
Acquired Rights
Based on their education, training and/or experience, indeterminate incumbents of positions in the CT-IAU Sub-Group on 28 September 2023 are deemed to meet the minimum education standard. They must be accepted as having met the minimum education standard whenever this standard is called for when staffing positions in the CT-IAU sub-group.
Experience:
EX1 - Experience planning and coordinating key project related activities. This could include, but is not limited to, preparing documentation, organizing meetings, identifying trends and gaps etc.
EX2 - Experience conducting research and summarizing findings.
EX3 - Experience providing work-related advice or recommendations to project leads, managers or executives.
Various language requirements
English Essential, Bilingual Imperative (CBC/CBC)
Information on language requirements
Competencies:
CO1 - Demonstrating Integrity and Respect
CO2 - Thinking Things Through
CO3 - Working Effectively with Others
CO4 - Showing Initiative and Being Action-Oriented*
*Showing Initiative and Being Action Oriented will be assessed in the application
Abilities:
AB1 - Ability to communicate orally
AB2 - Ability to communicate in writing*
* Ability to communicate in writing will be assessed throughout the application.
Personal Suitability:
PS1 - Attention to detail
Asset Qualifications
Education:
AED1: Possession of a master’s degree in a field relevant to the work to be performed.
AED2: Successful completion of one Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) exam.
AED3: Professional Designation/Certification
Possession of a recognized professional designation/certification: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Certified Government Audit Profession (CGAP), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA).
Asset Qualifications
Experience:
AEX1 - Experience as a member of the Canadian Armed Forces.
AEX2 - Experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Contribute to the development of the risk-based audit or evaluation plan.
• Provide audit advice and recommendations to management.
• Support a quality assurance and improvement program.
AEX3 - Experience contributing to internal or external audit communication products by preparing documents such as presentation decks, letters of recommendation and emails to clients.
AEX4 - Experience in applying audit techniques and methodologies, including using audit software such as IDEA, ACL, Teammate, or Excel.
AEX5 - Experience in one or more specialized or emerging areas of audit practice such as data analytics, artificial intelligence, information technology auditing or fraud detection.
Competencies:
ACO1 - Internal Audit Technical Skills
Organizational Needs:
In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Indigenous peoples, Persons with a disability, Visible Minorities, Women.
Security Clearance: Reliability or Secret
Operational Requirements:
OR1: Willingness and ability to travel within Canada.
OR2: Willingness and availability to work overtime when required.
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
✋✋🏻✋🏼✋🏽✋🏾✋🏿Diversity and Inclusion is important to us at VAC!
Veterans Affairs Canada is committed to building and supporting a diverse workforce that is representative of the Canadian population through equitable and accessible employment practices and its culture. We strive to achieve an inclusive and open work environment that embraces a variety of communities, perspectives and backgrounds where accessibility is the pillar. Our diverse workforce helps us make a positive impact in the lives of our increasingly diverse clientele.
We welcome members of equity-deserving groups to apply and recognize that the current Employment Equity Act does not fully encompass all equity deserving group members. If you are a member of the groups indicated in the Employment Equity Act, we encourage you to self-declare during this process. These groups include women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities and members of a visible minority community.
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.