AMENDMENT - Administrative Assistant

Update: Amendment was made to Experience one (1)

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

Work environment

The International Joint Commission (IJC) is a highly respected and trusted independent binational advisor to the governments of Canada and the United States on matters related to the management and protection of hundreds of shared lakes and rivers.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff one indeterminate English essential position.
Anticipatory - A pool of partially qualified or fully qualified candidates may be established from this process and may be used to staff similar positions with varying language requirements and tenures.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION
ED1- Secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
EX1- Experience in organizing meetings or conferences.

EX2- *Extensive experience in preparing travel arrangements and completing the necessary expense claims.

EX3- **Recent experience in providing various administrative support services.

EX4- Experience in conducting basic research and providing advice.

EX5- Experience with administrative procedures related to Finance or Human Resources.

*Extensive is defined by a minimum of one year experience.
**Recent experience is defined as having been acquired in the last two (2) years.

KNOWLEDGE
K1- Knowledge of general administrative practices and procedures.

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES
AB1- Ability to verify documents to ensure accuracy and completeness.

AB2- Ability to plan, organize and prioritize workloads in order to meet deadlines.

AB3- Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

AB4- Ability to communicate effectively orally.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
PS1- Effective interpersonal skills (Interacts positively and works effectively with others).

PS2- Judgment (Able to make considered decisions).

PS3- Dependability (Capable of being depended on for timely and accurate achievements).

PS4- Initiative (Undertakes new work activities without specific direction and independent action).

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

ASSET QUALIFICATION
EXPERIENCE
AEX1- Experience using a Government of Canada travel system (eg. HRG – Shared Travel Services system).

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

In possession of a valid Canadian passport with no restriction travelling to the United States

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 administered.

An assignment, secondment, or acting appointment requires approval of your supervisor.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

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

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, 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.