Financial Officer
Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat · CTFIN01 · Open to the public
Open November 28 to December 2, 2024
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- 1155 people
- Canadian citizens
- 70%
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Financial Officer
Selection process number: 2024-TBD-EA-BA-372153
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.
Only applications received directly via the System (https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page1710?toggleLanguage=en) will be accepted.
If you require accommodation for any reason, you must contact the Senior HR Advisor listed below before the closing date.
If you do not clearly demonstrate how you meet all screening criteria, your application will be rejected. Your application may also be rejected if it has incomplete information. We will not contact you to request information that is missing from your application
Duties
Finance in the Public Service is more than just numbers. Below are some examples of finance areas and tasks:
Accounting Operations
• Performs financial activities
• Interacts with supervisors and clients to obtain information, review transactions and resolve routine problems
• Participates in the development of financial plans, reports, controls or financial management tools
• Applies guidelines to process transactions, researching information, analyzing financial data, and preparing draft reports or segments of reports
Resource Management
• Ensures the validity of financial information to support budget allocations and expenditure and revenue controls
• Monitors transactions and maintains up-to-date financial and business information
• Extracts financial information and provides input into the preparation of reports, presentations
Financial Policy
• Participates in the development of financial policies, procedures and standards
• Assists in the development of financial planning, situational and strategic analysis documentation
• Supports others in providing advice related to financial policy
Financial Systems
• Participates in the development, implementation and maintenance of financial and materiel management systems
• Maintains user access and authorizations in financial systems
• Provides support to users in their daily activities and application of the system
Work environment
Make a difference by working for Canada’s largest employer: The Government of Canada!
Canada’s public service is diverse, innovative, and dynamic. Finance professionals within the public service are making a difference in the lives of Canadians every day and are continually engaged in projects and initiatives to improve how we serve Canadians.
Finance professionals are a part of community that offers a breadth of rewarding careers in many locations, with great opportunities for learning and development. Whatever you are passionate about, Canada’s public service has a career path where you can make a difference.
Intent of the process
A partially assessed pool of candidates resulting from this process will be established on behalf of federal government departments and agencies.
By applying to this process, you consent to your personal information related to your application being shared with other government departments interested in staffing similar positions.
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)
Education:
A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in accounting, finance, business administration, commerce or economics; obtained prior to June 1st 2025
or
Eligibility for a recognized Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation
Note: Proof of Canadian equivalency for degrees obtained outside of Canada must be provided at the time of the interview.
The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)
Various language requirements
Information on language requirements
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of accounting principles.
Competencies:
- Strategic Thinking;
- Collaboration and Mobilization;
- Innovation;
- Demonstrating Integrity and respect.
Abilities:
- Communicate effectively in writing ;
- Communicate effectively orally.
The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)
Education:
- Holder of recognized Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation;
- Eligibility to the CPA Professional Education Program.
Organizational Need:
-In support of achieving a diverse workforce, priority consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and women.
Operational Requirements:
- Willingness to travel occasionally;
- Willingness to work overtime.
Conditions of employment
Various security levels
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
We will communicate with you about this process by email. As a result, you must update your Public Service Resourcing System profile if it changes. Applicants should use an email address that accepts messages from unknown senders (some email systems block such messages). If you do not respond to our communications, we will interpret this as your withdrawal from the process.
Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.
All of the information collected during the selection process, including behaviour and communication, from the time of application until the end of the process, may be used to evaluate candidates.
- Reference checks may be sought.
- An interview may be administered.
- An exam may be administered.
- 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 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.