Position Description

Program Assistant
Location Ottawa, Ontario
Employment type Part Time and Full Time
Employment duration Indeterminate
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Job Level: RE-03 $55,466 to $70,195

Closing Date: 

 

Program Assistant

The National Capital Commission is looking for Program Assistants for indeterminate or temporary positions. The positions are classified as RÉ-03 ($55,466 to $70,195 per annum).

 

ABOUT US

The National Capital Commission (NCC) is the federal Crown corporation dedicated to ensuring that Canada’s Capital is a dynamic and inspiring source of pride for all Canadians and a legacy for generations to come. Building on more than a century of experience, the NCC provides unique value in the Capital Region by fulfilling three specific roles: long-term planner of federal lands, principal steward of nationally significant public places, and creative partner committed to excellence in development and conservation.

Year after year, the NCC has been recognized as one of National Capital Region’s top employers. NCC employees can deploy to departments and separate agencies in accordance with the Public Service Employment Act.

 

This process is intended to establish a pool of qualified candidates who have been fully assessed. The results of this process will be used to staff vacancies various lengths.

Priority may be given to members of the following employment equity groups: Indigenous Peoples, Persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and women. You are strongly encouraged to self-identify.

JOB OVERVIEW
As a Program Assistant, you will support program activities by providing a wide range of administrative and/or financial duties. You will collaborate with internal corporate services partners to ensure the resolution of questions and issues.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Secondary School diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

EXPERIENCE: One (1) to three (3) years of experience in two (2) or more of the following:
•    Providing administrative or financial support to senior management.
•    Assisting with scheduling for meetings and events.
•    Drafting, reviewing, translating, proofreading, and formatting official correspondence.
•    Developing and maintaining internal tracking and reporting tools for financial items. 
•    Arranging for approval and payment of goods and service invoices.

KNOWLEDGE
•    Of software packages, including the Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, etc.).

ABILITIES
•    To work under tight deadlines, with frequent interruptions, and distractions.
•    To handle multiple requests and priorities.
•    To demonstrate good judgment and awareness of the sensitive nature of confidential material, to exercise tact and discretion.
•    To research, analyze and synthesize information.
•    To pay special attention to detail.

COMPETENCIES
•    Demonstrating integrity and respect - Civility, and well-being.
•    Thinking things through - Innovating through analysis and ideas.
•    Working effectively with others - Relationships and trust building. 
•    Showing initiative and being action-oriented - Getting things done.

ASSETS 
•    Knowledge of accounting policies and procedures relating to expenses and accounts payable.
•    Knowledge of consumption taxes (GST, HST, QST).
•    Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamic AX Financial systems.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT    
•    Possess or eligible to obtain Reliability or Secret security clearance.
•    Linguistic profile: Bilingual BBB or CBC.
•    Positions are in the National Capital Region. The persons chosen for the positions must reside within a commutable distance from the workplace (40 Elgin Street, Ottawa, Ontario).
•    The National Capital Commission offer a hybrid and flexible work environment.

 


The NCC is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative workforce. Qualified applicants who self-declare as members of a visible minority group, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and/or women may be selected for appointment to fulfill organizational needs.

The NCC is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the Human Resources representative of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. If you require additional information on the position or if you are experiencing technical difficulties, please contact us at hr.recruitment@ncc-ccn.ca.

Hearing impaired and speech impaired persons can contact us through a Teletype Device (TTY) at (613) 239-5090 or 1-866-661-3530 (toll free).

Please take note that only selected candidates will be contacted.

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