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SalaryOttawa (Ontario)
AS-04, AS-05 - The position is at the PSA-8 group and level and the salary is based on a 35-hour work week.
$78,238 to $102,955 (under review)
For further information on the organization, please visit Parliamentary Protective Service
Closing date: 8 April 2024 - 23:59, Pacific Time
Who can apply: Open to Canadian citizens or permanent residents residing in the NCR.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
Duties
The Program Advisor provides strategic advice and recommendations to the Senior Security Officer (SSO) on sectoral matters; manages risk analysis and resolution of issues directed to the SSO’s attention; is accountable for overseeing the provision of integrated business management services for the Departmental Security Sector, including financial, administrative and related planning services; plans and coordinates corporate initiatives, programs and projects including the assessment and development of processes; ensures the ongoing review of security based practices, processes and tools, recommends improvements and changes to achieve efficiencies and standardization for quality assurance; and oversees development and preparation of briefings, backgrounders, and presentations for the Departmental Security Sector.
Work environment
What we offer:
- Paid Training
- Health, dental, and vision care insurance plans
- Public Service Pension Plan
- 35-hour standard work week
- Minimum 4 weeks of paid vacation
- Free on-site fitness facilities
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Flexible work schedules
- While this position is eligible for part-time telework, regular on-site presence is required
- Centrally located in downtown Ottawa
- Proximity to O-Train Parliament Station
Intent of the process
The purpose of this recruitment and selection process is to establish a pool of qualified and/or partially qualified candidates to staff one (1) term position.
The pool may also be used in the future to staff similar positions on a term or indeterminate basis within the PPS and for other organizations.
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)
Successful completion of a post-secondary educational program* related to the position OR an acceptable combination of education, experience, and training.
- The educational program must be from an accredited learning institution recognized in Canada. If you completed a program outside of Canada, you will be required to obtain proof of a Canadian equivalency at your expense from an accredited learning institution recognized in Canada.
Degree equivalency
EXPERIENCE:
E1 - Recent* and significant** experience managing, planning or implementing a broad range of administrative activities related to corporate security.
E2 - Significant** experience drafting and proofreading presentations, briefing notes and/or business cases to the attention of executives or senior executives regarding corporate security matters.
E3 - Experience in the planning and delivery of program planning, organization and management support services within an organization with high profile security requirements.
DEFINITIONS :
- Recent means within the past five (5) years.
If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)
ASSETS
EXPERIENCE:
AE1 - Significant** experience managing projects.
AE2 - Experience coordinating financial activities.
AE3 - A minimum of three (3) years of experience working in corporate security.
AE4 - Experience in the development of administrative procedures, guidelines or processes.
DEFINITION:
** Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of complex activities related to this task, which are acquired on a full-time basis for over a given period of time.
The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)
Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your written expression and reading comprehension in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.
Try out the self-assessment tests for written expression and reading comprehension by visiting: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/second-language-testing-public-service/self-assessment-tests.html
Information on language requirements
- Client Service Orientation
- Thinking Skills
- Leadership
- Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
ADDITIONAL COMPETENCIES:
- Values and Ethic
- Organizational Skills
- Integrity
Conditions of employment
- a loyalty assessment;
- law enforcement verifications;
- credit and financial verifications;
- a security interview wherein questions may include (but not limited to), previous employment, online activities, financial situation, alcohol and/or drug use;
- personal references as well as previous employers will also be contacted as part of the security screening process.
You must also consent to completing a personal history questionnaire, be fingerprinted, and photographed.
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
Please visit PPS web site under Careers > Opportunities or at https://pps.parl.ca/ for guides that will help you prepare your application and for an interview.
We also encourage veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces to self-identify when applying to our job opportunities.
All communication (screening, assessments, invitations, results) with applicants will be done by e-mail. Ensure that the e-mail address provided is valid, always functional and accepts messages from unknown users.
To submit your on-line application, you will first need to create an account on the GC Jobs website. Once your account is created, return to the job poster, and select the button "Apply Online" below. Candidates who are unable to apply online must contact the person listed below prior to the closing date.
It is your responsibility, as a candidate, to clearly demonstrate how you meet each qualification (education, experience, and assets) by answering the screening questions in the online application. You must provide concrete specific examples to illustrate how you meet each criterion identified in the questions. Your answers must include where and how you obtained the required experience, as well as the period(s) in which you performed the functions of the position(s). Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or missing information.
Candidates 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.
Various assessment tools may be used to evaluate candidates during the selection process.
Depending on the number of applicants volume management strategies MAY BE USED for the purpose of managing applications.
Candidates must meet the essential qualifications, including the linguistic requirement to be appointed to a position.
Relocation and travel expenses incurred during the recruitment and selection process are the applicant's responsibility.
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
