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Notice of Job Opportunity

Selection Process Number: 2005-4625-HQ -2774-4625
Advertisement Number: 00004625

Aboriginal Summer Student Employment Program, National Capital Region, Ontario/Québec, Various Language Requirements, /

Salary range:
$ 8.74 to $ 17.52 per hour

Who can apply:
Open to Aboriginal students who are enrolled as full-time students at an accredited secondary or post-secondary institution. To be eligible you must be willing to work in the Ottawa Region.

Final date for receipt of applications:
March 31, 2006 5:00 PM EST - Eastern Standard Time


General Information:
An Aboriginal person is a North American Indian or a member of a First Nation, a Metis, or an Inuit. North American Indians or members of a First Nation include, status, treaty, or registered Indians, as well as non-status and non-registered Indians. Please self-identify when you apply.

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is accepting applications from Aboriginal students in order to build our 2006 Aboriginal student resume database for the National Capital Region. This database has been created for immediate use to staff part-time positions during the current school year, as well as part-time and full-time positions during the summer and fall of 2006. This database will also be considered for Aboriginal students returning to full-time studies in the fall of 2006.

Please consult our Website at www.cra-arc.gc.ca/careers as well as your academic institution career center for other student employment opportunities in specific fields.

HOW TO APPLY: ON-LINE APPLICATIONS IS THE PREFERRED METHOD. Each candidate should obtain a confirmation number from the on-line system to ensure the receipt of his/her application. IN ADDITION TO THE APPLICATION, ALL CANDIDATES MUST PROVIDE A RESUME IN WHICH THEY DESCRIBE HOW THEY MEET THE EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION , on or before the closing date, by email to (Studentrecru@ccra-adrc.gc.ca). Please note that an email is not considered an "online application" for the purposes of this selection process.

CANDIDATES MUST CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE ON THEIR APPLICATION THAT THEY MEET THE PRE-REQUISITES. Failure to provide ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION may result in your application BEING SCREENED OUT. (If you require assistance please call 1-800-571-7150).

YOUR APPLICATION MUST CLEARLY INDICATE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
Complete personal information such as address and postal code, phone number(s), e-mail address;
Current program of study, and if applicable, other certificate/diploma/degree;
Current academic year;
Detailed information on your acquired experience and level of computer knowledge;
Language proficiency (bilingual: English and French or unilingual);
Language of choice for evaluation purposes;
Preference of work: part time, full time, or both;
The name and telephone number of two references who can verify your experience.

The CRA is committed to ensuring equitable participation of women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups. Information in this section is collected under the authority of the Employment Equity Act and its confidentiality is protected under the Privacy Act.

Please advise of any special accommodations that you may require in order to participate in this process.

Please note that no travelling expenses will be reimbursed for attending the evaluation process. AND NO RELOCATION COSTS WILL BE COVERED WITH AN OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT

Preference will be given to Canadian citizens or permanent residents. Please indicate your citizenship status on your application.

By applying, the candidates accept that a verification of their education, employment and criminal records will be done.

CRA would like to thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Job description and duties:
We, at the Canada Revenue Agency, collect taxes, deliver social and economic benefits on behalf of the federal government, and administer trade agreements. The CRA offers many exciting opportunities in a variety of fields: Auditing, Human Resources, Information Technology, Administration, Clerical and others.

Experience:
Experience will vary depending upon the requirements of the position being staffed. It is important that you list all acquired skills/experience, in relation to the fields listed under JOB DESCRIPTION AND DUTIES, and especially any acquired computer skills, such as Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

Education:

You must be a full-time secondary or post secondary Aboriginal student in an accredited institution. For summer and fall 2006 employment, under this Program, you must be returning to full-time studies in the fall of 2006.

The level of education and the field of study will vary depending upon the positions being staffed.

Fax number:
613-941-5463

Other prerequisites:
To be eligible, you must meet the following criteria: be the minimum age to work in the province where the job exists; demonstrate proof of full-time student status.

Conditions of employment:


Reliability/Security: Reliability Status

For a list of prerequisites, assessment standards, conditions of employment and placement criteria, please see Statement of staffing requirements.



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IMPORTANT NOTICE

Date posted: 2005-11-04



Canada Revenue Agency
Statement of Staffing Requirements

Selection Process Number: 2005-4625-HQ -2774-4625
Advertisement Number: 00004625

Aboriginal Summer Student Employment Program, National Capital Region, Ontario/Québec, Various Language Requirements, /


PREREQUISITES

Education:

You must be a full-time secondary or post secondary Aboriginal student in an accredited institution. For summer and fall 2006 employment, under this Program, you must be returning to full-time studies in the fall of 2006.

The level of education and the field of study will vary depending upon the positions being staffed.

Experience:
Experience will vary depending upon the requirements of the position being staffed. It is important that you list all acquired skills/experience, in relation to the fields listed under JOB DESCRIPTION AND DUTIES, and especially any acquired computer skills, such as Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.


Other prerequisites:
To be eligible, you must meet the following criteria: be the minimum age to work in the province where the job exists; demonstrate proof of full-time student status.


ASSESSMENT STANDARDS

You may be assessed using one or more of the following tools:

  • standardized test(s)
  • written examination(s)
  • interview(s)
  • reference check(s)
  • Employee Performance Management Report

The following competencies will be evaluated and you will be required to obtain a minimum of 60% on each:

Client Service Orientation
Effective Interactive Communication
Ability to organize workload to meet deadlines
Initiative
Dependability





Conditions of employment:


Reliability/Security: Reliability Status


PLACEMENT CRITERIA

Placement decisions will be based on one or more of the following criteria:

1. Availability
2. Employment Equity
3. Geographic location
4. Depth, breadth, type, of work-specific experience
5. Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications.
6. Level/degree of education.



CRA is committed to employment equity.



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