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 direction of the Manager of Financial Services, the Senior Financial Officer advocates sound financial management policies and practices while providing advice on Senate and central agency policies. Daily tasks include supervising the processing of accounts payable and accounts receivable while establishing work plans, assigning work and assessing employee performance. The SFO also conceives and prepares a wide variety of financial information while overseeing financial systems. Additionally, the incumbent will have the responsibility of conducting cost-benefit and trend analysis, planning and budgeting, as well as resource allocation.

Open to

The general public to staff one (1) indeterminate position in the Finance and Procurement Directorate. This selection process may be used to staff determinate or indeterminate positions at the same level with similar requirements. Candidates employed by the Federal Public Service seeking an interchange are welcome to apply. We encourage individuals from underrepresented and minority groups to apply.

Prerequisites

. University degree with specialization in accounting, finance, business administration, commerce or economics, or eligibility for a recognized professional accounting designation;
. Must have a minimum of three (3) years experience in accounting operations;
. Experience supervising, coaching, mentoring, or providing functional guidance to various stakeholders;
. Experience in analyzing financial transactions to ensure compliance with policies and accounting standards;
. Demonstrated knowledge of accounting concepts, financial planning cycle, budgeting, forecasting, and trend analysis;
. Knowledge of the techniques and processes supporting different types of financial transactions and the system linkages with government central systems (e.g. PWGSC's Receiver General General Ledger (RGGL) and the Standard Payment System (SPS);
. Ability to perform complex financial reconciliations;
. Ability to plan, organize and establish priorities;
. 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:

C

English Written Expression:

B

English Oral Proficiency:

C

French Reading Comprehension:

C

French Written Expression:

B

French Oral Proficiency:

C

Competencies

Integrity
Respect
Service
Judgement
Developing Self & Others
Communication
People Management

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.

The requirement for Senate employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment has been suspended. It is no longer necessary to disclose your vaccination status to be eligible for employment. Please note that the Senate may reinstate the requirement to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.