Job Description

The Senate plays a unique role in shaping our country\'s democracy. As members of the upper house of Parliament, senators examine legislation, study public policy, champion causes and conduct interparliamentary diplomacy.

As a workplace, the Senate is composed of dynamic people representing our nation\'s diverse talents, backgrounds and perspectives. We are committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is provided full and equal opportunity and access to employment, development and advancement. Build and advance your career by joining a team of dedicated professionals who are committed to excellence in support of senators and the institution.

How will you contribute?

Under the supervision of the Senior Financial Officer, you will review and process financial transactions to ensure that they comply with Senate policies and guidelines. The successful candidate will be responsible for the input and maintenance of accurate financial information. The Financial Officer will provide a range of accounting and financial services to Senators and their staff as well as employees of the Senate Administration. If you are a team player with an eye for detail, we want to hear from you.

Open to

The general public to staff one (1) indeterminate, full-time position in the Finance and Procurement Directorate.

This selection process may be used to staff other similar positions.

You must enclose with your application a curriculum vitae and a letter of motivation explaining how you meet the prerequisites listed below.

Prerequisites

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

• Minimum of one (2) years of experience processing transactions, such as accounts payables, and/or accounts receivables using a financial management system or enterprise resource planning software (ERP);

• Two (2) years of experience working directly with a variety of client groups advising on the application of financial regulations and directives;

• Experience in analyzing financial transactions to ensure compliance with policies and accounting standards;

• Demonstrated experience in account verification of transactions;

• Ability to analyze accounting statistics and report findings;

• Ability to plan, organize and establish priorities;

• Ability to effectively use MS Office Suite.

Asset Qualifications

• Experience using an Integrated Finance and Materiel System such as UNIT4, SAP, FreeBlance and the Receiver General\'s Payment Systems is considered an asset.

Linguistic Requirements

English Reading Comprehension:

B

English Written Expression:

B

English Oral Proficiency:

B

French Reading Comprehension:

B

French Written Expression:

B

French Oral Proficiency:

B

Competencies

Integrity
Respect
Service
Judgment
Adaptability
Communication
Teamwork and cooperation

Organizational Needs

The Senate of Canada is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive workplace where all employees are provided full and equal access to employment, development, and advancement opportunities.

Conditions of Employment

Candidates must consent to supply personal information and obtain a security accreditation in order to be eligible for appointment.

Senate of Canada