Financial Advisor – Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission

Job Title: Financial Advisor

Location: Ottawa, ON

Job Description: The results of this process will be used to staff future positions with similar qualifications and various tenures including term, acting, assignment and indeterminate.Who can apply? Persons legally eligible to work in Canada.The CNSC recognizes the many benefits of providing staff with more flexible work practices and providing employees with more choice about where they do their work. The CNSC enables employees to manage their work as part of their life while fostering a culture of inclusion, health and wellbeing and delivering high quality regulatory outcomes for Canadians.Dependent on operational requirements and the duties of the position, CNSC employees can work fully in the office, fully from a telework location or some mix in between the in-office and a telework location within Canada.We encourage applicants that reside in the National Capital Region to apply.The CNSC is committed to creating a respectful, barrier-free, diverse, and inclusive workplace. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply. If you have a special need that requires accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know. All information pertaining to accommodation requests will be kept confidential.Be an informed applicant. Read .Closing Date: November 26, 2024, 11:59pm (EST)Why work here?At the CNSC, we work hard to create an environment where employees feel supported and heard, by management and their peers alike.We also provide benefits like:– Bilingual bonus up to $1,200 per year, if eligible
– Minimum 15 days of annual leave per year
– Competitive salary and benefit package
– Growth and the possibility for internal career opportunities
– Strong support for employee wellness and mental health
– Subject to eligibility and change, appointees may be eligible to receive a Terminable allowanceThe CNSC is committed to ensuring our workforce is representative and reflective of Canadian society. We strive to continue to be a safe and healthy workplace – one that is inclusive and free from harassment and discrimination. We encourage members of any designated group to self-identify.Interested in learning more about the CNSC? Visit nuclearsafety.gc.caWho you are:You are a financial management professional who thrives in an environment of change and growth where your work contributes to the organization’s goal of being the best nuclear regulator in the world. You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, are detail-oriented and produce high quality work. As a lifelong learner, you are constantly teaching yourself and learning from others around you. You are not afraid to challenge the status quo. You are skilled at providing client service and willing to support the team managing the many competing priorities. If this description sounds familiar, then this opportunity is for you!What you’ll do:As a Financial Advisor, you will have the opportunity to:

• Provide advice and assistance to clients or stakeholders on financial management, processes, and policies.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements or financial reports.
• Monitor financial transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance with CNSC, Receiver General and Treasury Board policies and procedures.
• Prepare, review, and submit monthly Trial Balance to the Receiver General of Canada
• Exercise financial authority/control over expenditures.
• Participate in various departmental and interdepartmental meetings.
• Support the development, preparation, and delivery of CNSC’s financial management services including planning, budgeting, monitoring, and reporting for divisions.
• Financial Systems Development, Enhancement, and Implementation
• Support the financial system/administration projects and initiatives.

Essential Qualifications:Education:Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university and specialization in accounting, finance, business administration, commerce, economics, management information systems or an acceptable combination of relevant education, experience, and job knowledge.Language Requirements:Bilingual imperative with proficiency at BBB level. If you are unsure of your proficiency level, we encourage you to take a self-assessmentExperience:

• Providing financial analysis, planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting services to employees and management for smaller divisions.
• Support the process of providing financial advice, briefings, guidance, services and recommendations to employees and management (Director level or above) related to departmental financial issues or processes.
• Carrying out a challenge function as it relates to financial resource management (different sources of funding, for example, appropriation versus respendable revenues).
• Using computerized accounting systems (SAP) and spreadsheet applications.

Knowledge:

• Best practices and issues affecting the financial management function in the Government of Canada.
• Government of Canada’s policy framework and reporting requirements related to financial management.
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Ability:

• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Analyze issues, provide advice, and make recommendations to clients and/or management.
• Synthesize and analyze financial information in order to provide recommendations.

Key Competencies:The following “Key Behavioural Competencies” define the behaviours expected of all CNSC employees. These competencies serve as the basis for the selection, performance management, development and recognition of CNSC employees and will form part of the evaluation of this process.

• Live it – Model the CNSC values
• Own it – Be Accountable & Achieve Results
• Build it – Collaborate Effectively with Others
• Learn it – Commit to your Professional Growth & Personal Leadership

For more information on CNSC’s Key Behavioural Competencies go to the following link:Asset Qualifications:Professional accounting designation Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), and Certified General Accountant (CGA)Operational Needs:

• All CNSC staff are subject to the Mobility Directive.
• Overtime: Overtime may be required.

Submitting an Application:Submit the following by the closing date, for our initial screening of candidates.
1. We want to read your resume! Please include your contact information so we can reach you.
2. We want to hear from you! You will be prompted to complete a series of screening questions once you click on “I am interested”. Using concrete examples really helps to put things into perspective when reading your responses.Important to Note: You cannot save your application in progress, so please be prepared to complete your entire application and all screening questions during one session. For this reason, we recommend saving your answers in a text editing application, and then copy-paste them into your job application.To expedite the recruitment process, you are also encouraged to provide:
3. A scanned copy of your transcript, diploma, or certificate as proof of education
4. A scanned copy of your SLE results.We thank all those who apply. We will contact only those whose qualifications are the most relevant.Additional Notes:Please visit our page for more information and helpful tips.Contact Information:If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact or call 1-877-427-7717 Monday to Friday 8 am to 8 pm, EST (except statutory holidays).

Company Name: Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission

Salary: $75904 – 105392 per year

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