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SalaryRiding Mountain National Park of Canada (Manitoba), Wasagaming (Manitoba)
CR-04 - Administrative Assistant
Indeterminate, Term, Acting, Deployment or Assignment-at-level.
$56,131 to $60,587
Closing date: 15 April 2024 - 23:59, Pacific Time
Who can apply: All persons who have legal status to work in Canada. Please indicate in your application the reason for which you are entitled to work in Canada: Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status or work permit.Apply online
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
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, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of a visible minority group to self-declare within a staffing process.
We prefer to accept online applications for this process. Persons who are unable to apply on-line must contact Human Resources rmfurecruitment-recrutementugmr@pc.gc.ca prior to the closing date with a résumé and cover letter that clearly demonstrates how they meet the “essential” education and experience requirements; quoting the selection process number (located in the top right corner of the advertisement) in the subject line.
Failure to clearly demonstrate in in the screening questions how you meet the “essential” Education and Experience factors found on the Statement of Qualifications, may result in the rejection of your application.
The asset qualifications are not essential to the job, but would be an asset in carrying out the duties of the position. They may be used in screening, assessment or determining right fit for this selection process.
Duties
- Preparing correspondence and managing generic email accounts;
- Providing information and procedural advice to clients;
- Maintaining information systems and other records, such as archiving files and logging electronic files, systems might include SAP, JIRA, Confluence, Peoplesoft, Reservations systems, Trail Information Management systems, Point of Sale systems and Maximo;
- Providing financial support services, including tracking expenditures, providing information on variances/commitments, processing accounts payable and receivable transactions, verifying financial coding, procurement services, and input financial data;
- Coordinating travel, meeting and conference arrangements;
- Composing, preparing, editing and/or formatting documentation such as correspondence, meeting minutes, reports, spreadsheets, presentations, manuals, charts, tables, invoices, tenders, and contracts.
Work environment
Riding Mountain National Park is located in Treaty 2 Territory, the Anishinabe homelands, where we work with the Coalition of First Nations with interests in Riding Mountain National Park to foster positive and collaborative relationships. Riding Mountain National Park is located approximately 3.5 hours north west of Winnipeg. Protecting 3,000 square kilometers of wilderness.
Approximately 350,000 people visit Riding Mountain National Park each year. Our dynamic and diverse staff protect and present the park. We provide visitors with quality and memorable experiences during each season of the year.
Intent of the process
This process will be used to staff two indeterminate (permanent) full-time position on-location in Riding Mountain National Park in the Finance and Administration department, and the Visitor Experience department.
This process may also be used to create a list of qualified candidates to staff similar positions with various tenures, security levels, linguistic requirements, or work locations.
Positions to be filled: 2
Information you must provide
Your résumé.
Contact information for 3 references.
In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)
- A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience in a field relevant to the position being staffed.
Degree equivalency
- Experience providing administrative support services such as: maintaining records and filing systems, data entry, recording meeting minutes, and arranging travel and meetings;
- Experience providing customer services to internal and external clients by telephone, in person and in writing;
- Experience in a high paced work environment with multiple project and operational priorities;
- Experience in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word and Outlook.
- Ability to plan and organize own work and set priorities in order to meet deadlines;
- Ability to collect, analyze, verify, and summarize information;
- Ability to use computer software programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook;
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)
- Experience in a Government of Canada role as an Administrative Assistant and/or in a Finance role;
- Recent* experience in a wide variety of computer applications and systems such as but not limited to SAP, Maximo, JIRA, Confluence, Peoplesoft, Reservations systems, Trail Information Management systems, Point of Sale systems, and/or a variety of inventory systems;
- Experience working in finance/administration (accounts payable, accounts receivables, purchasing and information management).
- “Recent” means that functions were accomplished within the last five years.
The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)
English essential
Information on language requirements
- Knowledge of general office administration practices and procedures.
- Demonstrating integrity and respect;
- Thinking things through;
- Working effectively with others;
- Showing initiative and being action oriented;
- Client Service Orientation.
The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)
- Knowledge of Finance and Administrative practices (including accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing and information management).
- Must possess and maintain a valid class 5 driver’s license;
- Willingness to wear a Parks Canada uniform on occasion, if required;
- Willingness to work overtime on occasion, possibly on short notice.
Conditions of employment
- Obtain and maintain Reliability Status Security Clearance.
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
Each person is entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
For tips to navigate the application process step by step, refer to the following short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GW7P3g9hhI.
Note: Additional information may be requested after closing date for screening and/or assessment purposes.
- Note: Candidates are unable to attach a copy of transcripts as part of the PSRS application process. This documentation will need to be requested directly from the candidate via email prior to interviews/ or at the time of interviews.
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
