Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

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ABOUT THE ROLE AND WHO WE ARE
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Are you interested in being a part of a team that is committed to helping people? We are looking for individuals who share our enthusiasm and who are motivated to work collaboratively and strive for innovation to support Canadians. Take advantage of a dynamic opportunity within Employment and Social Development Canada / Service Canada, the second largest federal department. See for yourself how you could contribute to helping our communities in a constant learning environment:

https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/corporate/portfolio/service-canada.html

The core mandate of the Citizen Services Branch is to provide accessible programs and services to citizens, businesses and communities. Passport Officers and Citizen Services Officers focus on service excellence; working with clients to provide guidance, information and solutions to enquiries related to Federal Programs such as Passport Services, Employment Insurance, Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security.

Please note: on the application questions, if you answer « Yes » to having a secondary school diploma or satisfactory score on the GIT-320, you will answer « No » to the next question regarding an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Duties

Work environment

Work is performed in a public facing office; however, telework/working remotely may be required. Applicants must be willing and able to work in sites accessed by the public and remotely if requested.

Work involves dealing with high volumes of clients in a busy environment.

Intent of the process

Our Departmental values guide us in everything we do. Service Canada is seeking candidates who identify with our Departmental values. Candidates are expected to read the Statements of Values in the Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector prior to submitting an application.

https://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=25049

This inventory will be used to staff Citizen Services Officer and Passport Officer positions across Ontario. Please specify your preferred location(s) in the application. Successful applicants must be able to commit to travelling and/or relocating to the chosen location.

Pools of fully qualified candidates will be created to staff full-time and part-time positions for a specific period (term), indeterminate (permanent), seasonal or casual basis with various language requirements.

An inventory is a selection process that is available to be used by various hiring managers to fill current and future needs. When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory of future vacancies.

Please be advised that should qualified candidates decline offers twice, they will be removed from the qualified pool.

Your application in this inventory will be active for 180 days. A notice that your application is about to expire will be posted to the “My Jobs” menu of your account 30 days before the end of your active period. It is your responsibility to ensure that your contact information is up to date.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Responses to Screening Questions that provide concrete, specific examples of how you have the experience that meets the needs of the role.

Your Resumé will be required should you be screened in for further assessment.

If you are employed at ESDC, please indicate on your application.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
Recent* and significant** experience in delivering programs or services that require providing information, explanation or clarification to the general public

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance – for some positions, an enhanced security clearance may be required.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

In order to achieve a representative workforce, selection may be based on qualified candidates, self-declaring as being a member of one or more of the following Employment Equity (EE) groups: Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, women and visible minorities.

If you are screened into the process and contacted, you must provide proof of Canadian Citizenship, proof of education and work references. Failure to provide the required proof could result in rejection of your candidacy.

Applicants are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Please indicate your preferred official language in your application.

A variety of assessment tools may be used (for example, a written examination and/or interview conducted in person or by videoconference, a reference check, etc.) to determine qualification for the role.

All information collected during the selection process, from the time of application to the end of the process, can be used to evaluate candidates.

Travel expenses incurred (including employees of the Federal Public Service) will not be covered. All applicants will be responsible for their own travel costs.

Security Check (Reliability/Enhanced Reliability) will be conducted: includes fingerprints, credit check, law enforcement record check and enhanced security questionnaire.

It is your responsibility to keep your personal and contact information up to date, as well as any other information relevant to your application. Please ensure that the email address provided is valid and functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users. You must also ensure the information in your Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS) applicant account remains current.

To submit an application on-line, please click on the button “Apply Online”. Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

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