Finance & Administration Officer I

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Persons who are unable to apply on-line must contact the person listed below prior to the closing date.

The asset qualifications are not essential to the job but may be an asset in carrying out the duties of the position. They may be used in screening, assessment or determining right fit for this selection process. For each asset experience, you will be asked to answer additional questions if you meet the qualifications described

Duties

Provides accounting, budget monitoring/reporting services, information, and advice as well as general administrative services for the Highway Operations Unit.

Work environment

The Highways Operations Unit is a dynamic and exciting work unit within the Parks Canada Agency. Our operations span across two provinces and through six iconic Parks Canada locations.

This position is located in Revelstoke, BC as it provides support to the Highway Operations Unit. The selected candidate will be required to report in person to the Revelstoke office for a minimum of 3 days a week.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff a temporary vacancy in Revelstoke, BC.

This process may be used to create a list of qualified candidates to staff similar positions with various tenures, security levels or linguistic profiles in same or other parts of the country.

*Note: if not already residing in the area, the selected candidate will be required to relocate.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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

EDUCATION
A secondary school diploma or acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
Possession and maintenance of a valid driver’s license.

EXPERIENCE :
EX1: Experience providing financial support services such as tracking expenditures and budgets; providing variance data; verifying and coding financial transactions; entering financial data; providing accounts payable services; and managing purchases and materials.
EX2: Experience in the use of various software programs such as: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, or equivalent software(s).

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

ASSET EXPERIENCE
AEX1: Experience with Financial systems such as SAP/STAR and Business Intelligence BI.
AEX2: Experience using Microsoft Excel at an intermediate level including the creation and manipulation of pivot tables for analysis.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
K1: Knowledge of administrative procedures and practices.
K2: Knowledge of financial and procurement procedures as it relates to accounting practices, including accounts receivable, accounts payable and procurement.

ABILITIES
A1: Ability to plan, organize, problem solve, and prioritize various responsibilities and tasks under the pressure of deadlines.
A2: Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
A3: Ability to work independently and part of a team, while anticipating needs.
A4: Ability to prepare financial documents such as reports, spreadsheets and correspondence.
A5: Ability to analyze problems, propose options and provide advice.
A6: Ability to provide guidance and direction to other administrative staff.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
PS1: Works well with others
PS2: Sound judgement
PS3: Takes Initiative
PS4: Demonstrates Integrity
PS5: Attention to Detail

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

Operational Requirements
• Willingness to wear a Parks Canada uniform.
• Willingness to work irregular hours, overtime, weekends and/or statutory holidays and provincial/territorial holidays.

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

For tips to navigate the application process step by step, refer to the following site: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GW7P3g9hhI.

Tips for applicants:
• When answering application questions, be thorough and provide concrete examples. “See resume” is not considered an acceptable answer. Do not assume that the screening board has any previous knowledge of your background, qualifications, or work history.
• Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being screened out of the competition.
• You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be considered for the position.
• Other qualifications listed as additional or asset are not mandatory to apply. However, these may be considered throughout the assessment process.

The Parks Canada Agency is established as a separate employer in the Federal Public Service under the Financial Administration Act. Persons appointed to the Agency continue to be part of the Public Service. The Parks Canada Agency operates under its own human resources framework outside of the Public Service Employment Act and in line with values of fairness, competence and respect, and its operating principles.

In accordance with paragraph 8(2)(a) of the Privacy Act, information or material, whether provided directly by the candidate or otherwise obtained by the selection board, used during the selection process for the purpose of assessing a candidate may be used as part of the selection review and recourse processes. Such relevant information may be provided to third parties, such as other candidates or their representatives, who have a legitimate reason to be aware of that information.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

Travel cost for individuals who are not Federal Public Servants will not be covered.

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

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