Various SP03 and SP04 Opportunities at the Winnipeg Tax Centre for Indigenous Peoples and Persons with Disabilities. - Jobs in Winnipeg

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For a description of key terms used on CRA job notices, go to Definitions for job seekers. About the job The CRA is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment with a diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. It starts with the hiring process. To find out more about the CRA’s actions in support of Employment Equity (EE), diversity and inclusion, and read testimonials from our employees and executives, please visit the following CRA web sites: Employment equity, diversity and inclusion and Our workforce testimonials - Canada.ca.We encourage you to complete the EE Staffing questionnaire as part of your application if you wish to be considered for appointments using the EE staffing requirement in this process. Also, ensure that you have provided consent in the EE staffing questionnaire for your EE information to be used for screening or selection. If you do not complete the questionnaire, you will not be considered for any appointments using the EE staffing requirement in this process. If you decide to modify your response or fill out this questionnaire at a later date, please notify the contact listed at the bottom of this notice of job opportunity. CRA’s National EE Staffing Strategy strives to eliminate gaps for the four EE designated groups: Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and women. Where an EE gap exists at the time of appointment, EE may be used as an appointment criterion for permanent and temporary appointments over six months made through this process.The CRA strives to offer employees a variety of flexible work arrangements to help them achieve work-life balance.What is the intent of this processWe are currently seeking talented candidates who self-identify as *Indigenous peoples and/or **Persons with disabilities to fill positions at various SP03 and SP04 opportunities at the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).This staffing process will primarily be used to staff various full-time positions at the Winnipeg Tax Centre located at 66 Stapon Road, Winnipeg, MB. You can expect that all initial job offers will be temporary contracts generally ranging from 6-months to 1 year in duration, with the possibility of further extensions.The Canada Revenue Agency takes great pride in having a diverse workforce with wide-ranging skill sets. To promote a workforce that is representative of the Canadians we serve, hiring managers are encouraged to give preference to individuals who self-identify as *Indigenous peoples and/or **Persons with disabilities, and meet the job requirements of the position(s) being staffed.*Indigenous peoples means any person who self-identifies as a North American Indian or a member of a First Nation, Métis, or Inuk. North American Indians or members of a First Nation include Status Indians, Treaty Indians, and Non-Status Indians.**Persons with disabilities means any person who has a long term or recurring physical, mental, sensory, psychiatric, or learning impairment and:considers themselves to be disadvantaged in employment by reason of that impairment believes that an employer or potential employer is likely to consider them to be disadvantaged in employment by reason of that impairmentThis definition also includes persons whose functional limitations owing to their impairment have been accommodated in their current job or workplace. Disabilities include: co-ordination or dexterity (difficulty using hands or arms, for example, grasping or handling a stapler or using a keyboard), mobility (difficulty moving around, for example, from one office to another or up and down stairs), blind or visual impairment (unable to see or difficulty seeing), deaf or hard of hearing (unable to hear or difficulty in hearing), speech impairment (unable to speak or difficulty speaking and being understood), other disability (including learning disabilities, developmental disabilities and all other types of disabilities).Don #39;t miss out on your opportunity to work for one of the Top 100 Employers in Canada!Your work matters to Canadians. Variety of rewarding jobs. Enjoy flexibility that fits your lifestyle. Develop personal skills. Day and evening positions available.CRA offers tremendous prospect for growth and a dynamic career that will challenge your knowledge, skills, and abilities in an environment where continuous learning is encouraged and supported. Laws, policies, and regulations are also part of our work at the CRA. We build a work environment where people bring out the best in themselves while providing citizen-focused service to Canadians.When you apply to this staffing process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available for the opportunities at the above-noted levels, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.We may give preference to the first 500 candidates who meet the staffing requirements to apply. Additional candidates may be considered as needed. If you are considered further, we will notify you in writing of the next step in this staffing process.Our services and jobs cover a wide range of opportunities.Various positions will be filled from this staffing process, many of which are in a high volume, production based office environment. Some of the duties you may be required to perform may include:examination and correction of tax and information returns; processing of applications for social benefit programs; assessment and/or adjustments of individual client tax returns; validation and review if income and deductions claimed; updating and entering data into mainframe systems or personal computers; validation of returns and requests for refund; providing technical support to team members and review examined tax returns.Most positions require the use of various computer systems and programs, including but not limited to Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Word and/or Excel.SP03 – Salary Range – $56,326 to $62,175 SP04 – Salary Range – $61,774 to $69,526CRA employees are required to work on-site for a minimum of two to three days per week, or 40–60% of their regular schedule as part of a common hybrid work model in the public service.In the case of candidates previously terminated or rejected on probation from positions within the CRA, please note that additional verifications will be conducted. Based on the reasons for termination or rejection, an applicant may not be considered further in the staffing process/considered for appointment, as they may be deemed to not meet one or more of the staffing requirements. To apply Who can apply Persons living in Canada and Canadian citizens and permanent residents living abroad, AND eligible veterans and Canadian Armed Forces members, AND individuals with preferred status who live or work within the general rule of minimum distance of the position(s) being staffed, who self-identify as individuals that are a member of the *Indigenous Peoples and/or **Persons with Disabilities employment equity groups.You will be asked to complete the employment equity questionnaire at the time of your application. Also, ensure that you have provided consent in the EE staffing questionnaire for your EE information to be used for screening and/or selection. If you do not complete the questionnaire, or indicate that the information you have provided can be used for selection purposes, you will not be considered for any appointments in this process. Your questionnaire response will be retained on file for the duration of the staffing process. If you decide to modify your response, please notify the contact listed at the bottom of this notice of job opportunity.Preference for appointment will be given to veterans, Canadian citizens and permanent residents.Please note that this process will be used to staff positions in Winnipeg, MB only. If you are a candidate from the general public, you will have to pay for any expenses related to your participation in this staffing process, as well as any relocation costs if you receive an offer of employment from this process.Qualified members and former members of the Canadian Armed Forces who receive an offer of employment are not entitled to relocation costs from the CRA. They may, however, be entitled to a final relocation from the Department of National Defence.We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible as the closing date and time on this notice of job opportunity may change.Essential staffing requirementsTo be eligible, you must meet the following requirements. EducationSuccessful completion of a secondary school diploma Please note for position SP0443- Collections Compliance Services Officer, candidates are required to meet the following educational requirements;HOW TO UPLOAD YOUR EDUCATION CREDENTIALS:Click on “Candidate Profile” Click on “Education” Click on “Number of attachments” On the page titled “Manage education attachment”, click on “Browse” Select your proof of education documents and click on “Upload”Foreign Education:CRA will accept foreign education credentials as long as they have been assessed by a recognized credential assessment service. Candidates with foreign education credentials are required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Any applicable fees are the responsibility of the candidate. For more information, you may refer to the Canadian Information Centre of International Credentials (http://www.cicic.ca).Note: You must upload your essential education credentials in the EDUCATION SECTION of your Candidate Profile, demonstrating that you meet the essential education requirements for the position(s) being staffed. This proof may include a copy of your secondary school diploma; secondary school equivalence test; or degree, applied degree or diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution. If your education credentials are not uploaded, your application may not be considered further. Unofficial transcripts or web transcripts are not acceptable.ExperienceNo experience required. Assessment If you have a limitation that may impact your performance during an assessment, such as a test or interview, you may require an accommodation, and we encourage you to ask for it. Assessment accommodations are designed to remove the obstacles without altering the criteria being assessed so candidates with limitations can fully demonstrate their abilities. If we invite you to be assessed, we will send you more information on how to request accommodation measures throughout this staffing process.Each request will be individually reviewed. You will be asked to provide information regarding your limitations to be reviewed by a trained assessment accommodation advisor. If needed, professional documentation may be requested to determine the appropriate accommodation measures.All information will be kept confidential. For examples of assessment accommodations, please visit: Accommodation during an assessment as a candidate. Minimum and essentialThe minimum and essential staffing requirements indicated below will be assessed during the process and may be used to identify candidates for positions.Taxation Centre Clerical Test Ability to communicate effectively in English / Oral communication Interpersonal Skills Dealing with Difficult Situations Performance validation Organizational Fit Asset QualificationsAsset staffing requirements may also be assessed during the staffing process and may be used to identify candidates for positions. These may include but are not limited to: Situational Judgment Test -Recruitment Version Writing Skills Computer Skills Analytical Thinking Qualifications Experience relevant to the position being staffed Additional education or training Budgetary considerations Duration of appointment Start date Minimize business disruption Employment EquityYou will be notified in advance of any asset requirements to be evaluated.Assessments will be conducted at the Winnipeg Tax Centre. You are expected to make yourself available for assessment when scheduled. Assessments will only be rescheduled for exceptional circumstances. The staffing board will make these decisions on a case by case basis. Candidates from the general public are responsible for travel expenses incurred to attend assessments.Conditions of employmentReliability/Security (Reliability Status) Willingness to take and successfully complete training Physically work from Winnipeg, MB Want to know more We encourage you to read Important information on staffing at the CRA to find out more about staffing processes and how to apply.CRA employees support the economic and social well-being of Canadians, and build public trust. We have high expectations, and our employees are held to the standards of conduct outlined in our Code of integrity and professional conduct and Directive on conflict of interest, gifts and hospitality, and post-employment. Information regarding the status of your application will be communicated via the candidate profile on the CRA Careers site. We strongly encourage you to verify the email address attached to your profile and to check your messages regularly for any updates.Contact Name : WTC External Recruitment Email address : ***************@cra-arc.gc.ca Please indicate “Requisition 60034031” in the subject line of your email.