Want to Work for One of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for Young People? Then Check Out the OAG!

The Office of the Auditor General of Canada (OAG) was recently selected as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for Young People, and here’s why:

At the OAG, recruiting students and recent graduates is a practice deeply rooted in our history. Some of our employees and even executives were first hired as students at the OAG, we understand the added value these students bring to our workforce. We encourage our students to explore the different opportunities within the office in order to help them have a better idea of their career objective and to develop a variety of competencies. To learn more about the perks of working at the OAG, visit our website.

Want to Make a Difference for Canadians?

The OAG ensures that Canada’s federal and territorial governments are accountable and productive. We conduct independent audits and studies that provide objective information, advice and assurance to Parliament, territorial legislatures, boards of crown corporations, government and Canadians.

About this job

This position is part of the Professional Development team at the OAG. This dynamic team is responsible for the continuous learning and development of all employees by providing a curriculum that develops the competencies of employees at all levels. This versatile team develops, designs, facilitates and coordinates the deployment of a range of courses in the area of soft skills, auditing, accounting, leadership, mental health and official languages.

As a Student – Professional Development you will:

• Provide administrative support to the PD team
• Perform data entry in Learning Management System
• Format and do minor edits of training materials in Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Assist Official Languages team
• Review and update of English and French translations of training materials (validation of terms in FR to ensure they match Eng materials)
• Provide quality assurance role
• Track and organize of large volumes of files (creation of indexes and references for document organization and retrieval)

Who can apply: Students residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad.

Closing date: 15 October 2021

Information you must submit

• A maximum 2 page resume
• A maximum 1 page cover letter
• Your unofficial transcript

Please prepare your documents in one of the following formats: PDF (preferred), Microsoft Word, Rich Text Format (RTF).

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Essential Qualifications

Education: Currently enrolled full-time in a bachelor or college's program in administration, communication, education (or other pertinent programs).

Language Requirements: Bilingual

Asset Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent knowledge with the Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Attention to details
• Ability to review your own work for completeness
• Good multitasking abilities

Competencies

• Integrity and respect
• Technical subject matter expertise
• Personal effectiveness and project management skills
• Personal and people development skills
• Strategic thinking, rigorous analysis, and sound judgement
• Productive and collaborative relationships with partners and stakeholders
• Innovation and ability to guide change
• Clear and influential communication
• Leadership

Conditions of Employment

• Security Clearance: Reliability

Organizational Needs

Relocation Assistance

Access to OAG offices is currently limited due to social distancing guidelines. At the moment, students who join the OAG for the winter 2022 term will be working remotely for the whole duration of the term.

OTHER INFORMATION

• Alternative selection tool methods and reasonable accommodation for special needs are available upon request.

• Communication for this process will be sent via email. The applicant is responsible for ensuring that all contact information provided is accurate and updated as required.

• The OAG reserves the right to retain a specific number of candidates who best meet the essential qualifications of the position.

• The OAG is a separate and distinct employer from the federal public service. It has its own classification, compensation system, and a different staffing regime.

• Specific details and dates related to the candidate assessment phase of the process will be provided only to candidates who will be further considered.

• Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the OAG’s directives.

• If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact the Student Programs team at [email protected] before the closing date and time of the selection process.

  
  

ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

We thank all of those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.