General Administrative Services Clerk - Kentville, Canada - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
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Kentville, Canada

2 weeks ago

Sophia Lee

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Description
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada - Corporate Management Branch
Kentville (Nova Scotia)
CR-04
Temporary and full time
$55,955 to $60,399
For further information on the organization, please visit Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Discover the interesting work we do at: About AAFC - 2023


Closing date: 26 March :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


Agriculture and Agri-food Canada is committed to achieving employment equity and developing a skilled workforce that is representative of Canada.

For this selection process, we encourage you to self-declare if you belong to any Employment Equity designated group(s).

Self-declaration information could be factored into screening or selection decisions to eliminate gaps and increase representation of these groups in our organization.


Work environment:

AAFC is committed to diversity and inclusion.

We have several networks dedicated to ensuring that the department continues to grow as an inclusive, accessible, respectful and diverse workplace.

All employees are encouraged and welcomed to join the networks and participate in their activities and events.

  • The Gender and Sexual Diversity Inclusiveness Network
  • The Indigenous Network Circle
  • The Managers' Community
  • The Persons with Disabilities Network
  • The Student Panel of Representatives for Orientation, Unity and Training
  • The Visible Minorities Network
  • The Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Network
  • The Young Professional's Network

Intent of the process:

The immediate need is to staff one (1) position:
One full-time temporary position in Kentville (Nova Scotia) (English essential).


Positions to be filled: 1


Information you must provide:

Your résumé.

Education

  • A secondary school diploma or employerapproved alternatives.
The employer-approved alternatives to a secondary school diploma are:

  • A satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or
  • An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
Degree equivalency

Experiences

  • Experience in providing advice, guidance and information.
  • Experience in the use of various software programs including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
Knowledge

  • Knowledge of office, finance and administrative practices and procedures.
Competencies

  • Initiative
  • Adaptability
  • Planning and Organizing
  • Written Communication
  • Interactive Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Client Focus
Asset Experiences

  • Experience in providing support in accounting operations.
  • Experience in using a financial management system, for example: SAP.
  • Experience in providing support in contracting, procurement or material management.
  • Experience providing financial, and administrative support services in an office environment.
  • Experience with Microsoft 36
  • Experience in information management/records management.
  • Experience in conducting financial management administrative duties such as entering financial transactions in a system, processing contracts, processing accounts receivable or payable.
  • Experience in capturing, inputting and reconciling data for accuracy.
Ability

  • Ability to analyze information and to make recommendations.
Operational Requirements

  • Ability and willingness to lift and/or carry up to 25kg.
  • Ability and willingness to work overtime.
  • Ability and willingness to undertake training related to the duties of the position.
  • Ability and willingness to operate a government vehicle.

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

Information on language requirements


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

Reliability Status security clearance

  • Possession of a valid, class (5) (Nova Scotia) driver's license, or other provincial/territorial equivalency.

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

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be admini
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