Start your career here! Several opportunities of entry positions AS-01 or equivalent

Public Services and Procurement Canada
Ottawa (Ontario), Gatineau (Québec)
AS-01
$60,424 to $67,582

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Closing date: 3 October 2023 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

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

We encourage candidates to apply only if they are able to work in the National Capital Region (Ottawa - Gatineau).

🚨 OUR ASSESSMENT STRATEGY: 🚨
For this process, in order to manage the volume of candidacies, our intention is to evaluate candidates by performing small extractions of RANDOMLY* selected candidates.
*The random selection of candidates will be done through the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS) which provides this functionality.

STEPS IN THE EVALUATION PROCESS

📜 STEP 1 - APPLICATION
You will need to submit your online application to confirm your interest and eligibility for consideration.
A Public Service Commission exam will be administered when you apply. Please allow time for this.

📄 STEP 2 - ONLINE SECOND LANGUAGE EXAM
Applicants from extractions will be invited to complete two unsupervised second language evaluations if they do not already have valid results of at least BB (reading & writing).

📝 STEP 3 - ONLINE EXAM AND INTERVIEW
Candidates from extractions who have a minimum of BB in the second language evaluations will be invited to complete an exam and interview using an electronic platform.

Work environment

We are One PSPC!

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) helps the Government of Canada serve Canadians. With a strong focus on quality customer service, we provide innovative common services such as real estate and building management, purchasing, banking, pay and pensions, and translation to other government departments, agencies and boards. By providing these centralized services to departments and agencies, we enable them to focus on what they do best: providing their programs and services to Canadians.

At PSPC, we are committed to achieving a competent, representative workforce that reflects the diversity of the Canadian population. We work hard to create a welcoming, respectful and inclusive workplace through a variety of programs and initiatives. In fact, we have been named one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for the 7th year in a row.

We invite you to join an organization in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated and respected.

PSPC has a lot to offer:

➔ Competitive salaries with annual increases.
➔ Continuous learning and career advancement – we have an exclusive Career Center to help you build your career in the Federal government.
➔ Advantageous pension regime and benefits.
➔ Up to 3 weeks of holidays per year, which increase with years of service.
➔ Flexible work arrangements – possibility of teleworking and compressed work weeks to help you balance your personal and work life.

Follow us on:
◦ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SPAC.PSPC/
◦ Twitter: https://twitter.com/spac_pspc
◦ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pwgsc/
◦ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TPSGCanada

Intent of the process

A pool of partially qualified candidates will be established to fill positions at the same group and level or equivalent at Public Services and Procurement Canada, in the National Capital Region, of various durations (such as indeterminate, term, acting, casual) and with bilingual linguistic profiles.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

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Education:
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✏️ A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives.

Degree equivalency

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual - Imperative

Information on language requirements

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Competencies:
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📋 Client Service Competency - Level 1
📋 Communication
📋 Judgement 
📋 Ability to plan and organize your work
📋 Adaptability
📋 Working effectively with others

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

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Asset qualifications:
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📌EA-1 Experience in providing support services in one or more of the following fields:
➔ 1.1 Procurement
➔ 1.2 Human resources
➔ 1.3 Finance
➔ 1.4 Personnel Security/ Physical Security
➔ 1.5 Support services to a member of management
➔ 1.6 Real Property Services

📌EA-2 Experience working in a call center.
📌EA-3 Experience processing compensation and benefits.
📌EA-4 Experience in using advanced features and functionalities of Microsoft Excel spreadsheet or PowerBI software to produce data reporting and analytics.
📌EA-5 Experience performing research, compiling data and producing reports.

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

Various security requirements could be required, depending on the position being staffed.

Employment conditions may vary depending on the position to be filled:
• Hybrid (teleworking + office)
• 5 days in office
• Atypical schedules
• Rotating schedules

Tests

PSEE - Test of Judgement UIT

Applicants must complete the Public Service Entrance Exam: Test of Judgement Unsupervised Internet Test as part of the screening for this selection process. This test assesses the judgement required for solving problems in work-related situations. You will have 75 minutes to complete the test. You must complete the test before you submit your application for this position.

For more information, please consult: Public Service Entrance Exam - Test of Judgement Unsupervised Internet Test

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

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.

Contact information