Parks Canada - Prince Edward Island Field Unit
Charlottetown (Prince Edward Island), Dalvay (Prince Edward Island)
CR-04
$50,980 to $55,027 (currently under review)
Closing date: 28 June 2024 - 23:59, Pacific Time
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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.
We will only accept on-line applications received via the Canada.ca site.
To submit an application on-line, please select the button "Apply Online" below.
Parks Canada Agency considers applications from all individuals who have legal status to work in Canada and does not give preference to Canadian citizens. Please indicate in your application the reason for which you are entitled to work in Canada: Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status or work permit.
Resumes will be used ONLY as a secondary source to validate the education and experience described in the screening questions.
Tips For Applicants -
• Please provide complete and thorough details of your education and experience.
• Do not assume that the screening board has any previous knowledge of your background, qualifications, or work history.
• You must be specific and provide concrete examples/details for each experience element, as applications will be screened only on the information provided.
• Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being screened out of the competition.
• If you do not fully complete the screening questions as instructed, you may be screened out.
• Written communication may be assessed through your pre-screening questionnaire responses, cover letter and your resume.
Our intention is to communicate with candidates via email. Candidates must include in their application a valid email address and ensure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users. It is the candidate's responsibility to ensure that any changes to their personal information be provided to the email address indicated on this job advertisement.
Persons who are unable to apply on-line must contact the person listed below prior to the closing date.
Duties -
Work as part of the Finance team to provide support services within the Prince Edward Island Field Unit including:
• Processing administrative support and actions to the Finance and Human Resource team
• Providing client services in person and on the phone in both official languages
• Preparing correspondence and managing generic email accounts
• Providing information and advice to clients including selling passes
• Maintaining information systems and other records
• Provide operational support to the PEI Field Unit when required
• Secondary support to revenue management
Work environment -
Parks Canada is a federal government agency responsible for the protection and presentation of Canada’s outstanding natural and cultural resources through a system of national parks, national marine conservation areas and national historic sites in all regions of Canada.
PEI National Park of Canada is home to sand dunes, barrier islands and sandspits, beaches, sandstone cliffs, wetlands and forests. These diverse habitats provide a home for a variety of plants and animals, including the threatened Gulf of Saint Lawrence Aster and the endangered Piping Plover. The National Park also features unique cultural resources, notably Green Gables, part of L. M. Montgomery's Cavendish National Historic Site, and Dalvay-by-the-Sea National Historic Site.
https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/pe/pei-ipe/info/emplois-jobs
Intent of the process -
The results of this process will be used to fill two (2) indeterminate year round positions.
A list of qualified candidates will be established, and may be used to fill similar positions of various tenures (temporary, indeterminate, full-time, part-time) and work locations
Positions to be filled: Number to be determined
Information you must provide
Your résumé.
A response to a text question addressing the following:
If you answer Yes: Please enter your Test of Reading Comprehension, Test of Written Expression and Test of Oral Proficiency levels below, including the test date for each evaluation.
In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)
EDUCATION
Successful completion of secondary education (Gr 12) or provincial equivalency.
Degree equivalency
EXPERIENCE -
Experience in providing administrative support services;
Experience in providing service to clients by telephone, in person, and/or in writing;
Experience in using various software programs such as Microsoft Office.
The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)
Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)
Information on language requirements
KNOWLEDGE -
Knowledge of general office administration practices and procedures;
Knowledge of payment processing, and general cash control procedures.
ABILITIES -
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
Ability to establish priorities and organize work in order to meet tight deadlines;
Ability to use software programs to produce documents and enter data;
Ability to edit and proofread documents.
PERSONAL SUITABILITIES
Attention to Detail
Judgment
Dependability
Client Focus
The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)
ADDITIONAL EDUCATION
Minimum of 1-year post secondary education
Degree equivalency
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Experience in processing accounts receivables;
Experience in processing accounts payable;
Experience working for Parks Canada in Prince Edward Island.
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Willingness to wear a Parks Canada uniform
Conditions of employment
Reliability Status security clearance
Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver’s Licence.
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 -
Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.
Parks Canada is committed to the principles of diversity and employment equity under the Employment Equity Act, and strives to ensure that our workforce reflects the diverse nature of Canadian society. We encourage women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of a visible minority group to self-identify in their application.
Only screened in candidates will be contacted for further assessment.
• Written test(s) may be administered.
• Interviews will be conducted.
• Reference checks will be sought.
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 who have a priority entitlement as defined by the Parks Canada Agency Priority Policy and Guidelines will be considered first.
Persons who have received pay in lieu of unfulfilled surplus period, a Transition Support Measure (TSM) or an Educational Allowance and are re-appointed to the Parks Canada Agency are required to reimburse an amount corresponding to the period from the effective date of such reappointment or hiring, to the end of the original period for which the TSM and education allowance was paid. Please contact Kim Frost, Human Resources Manager if you are one of these individuals to find out how this applies to your particular situation.
Persons who are in receipt of a Canadian Government Public Service pension and are considering this employment opportunity with the Parks Canada Agency, should contact the PWGSC Public Service Pension Centre (1-800-561-7930) in order to determine the impact of an appointment on their pension benefit entitlements.
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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