About the position
Duties
Member of a team of auditors within the Trade Programs and Operations Directorate conducting complex trade compliance verifications and other compliance interventions dealing with complex issues and the application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS); and providing technical expert guidance to Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Senior Officers Trade Compliance (SOTCs) on accounting and auditing matters with respect to verifications and other compliance interventions related to trade programs.
Work environment
The CBSA is the first point of entry for travellers and goods arriving to Canada. We are, in effect, the face of Canada. The CBSA was established in December 2003. Its creation integrated border functions related to customs, immigration, enforcement, and food, plant, and animal inspection. The CBSA supports both national security and economic prosperity by preventing the entry of those travelers or goods posing a potential threat to Canada while at the same time facilitating the flow of people and legitimate goods across the borders. Why work for us? It’s simple. Our mandate is unique. We are a diverse, inclusive and respectful workforce. As one of the largest public service organizations in Canada, we can offer a variety of interesting and challenging opportunities; and we take your professional development to heart.Should you require more information, please visit : www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/menu-eng.html In line with the Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS) Direction on prescribed presence in the workplace, the Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) has adopted a fixed day approach to support hybrid arrangements for employees to work a minimum of 4 (four) days per week in their designated work location and 1 (one) day per week at their designated telework location, where operationally feasible. Please note, this requirement is subject to change based on any future shift in hybrid work model direction or following change in operational requirements.For more information, visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/government/publicservice/staffing/direction-prescribed-presence-workplace.html
Intent of the process
The initial intent of this process is first to staff positions within the Trade Programs and Operations Directorate in Ottawa, and in its regional trade operations divisions which have offices in the provinces of Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta, and British Columbia. Positions may also be staffed in the CBSA’s regional hubs. If the number of candidates is insufficient, other locations indicated on this poster will be considered.A pool of partially or fully qualified candidates may be established through this process and used to staff identical or similar positions with various employment tenures, locations, language profiles, operational requirements, and conditions of employment at the Canada Border Services Agency.
Important messages
When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.
This is an inventory therefore candidates are encouraged to apply immediately as applications will be pulled regularly, on an as needed basis.Please note that affected employees declared surplus may be considered first.The CBSA is committed to creating a workplace that is respectful of Canada’s two official languages. The imperative staffing of bilingual positions is the norm across Canada. The CBSA must ensure that it has adequate bilingual capacity to implement its mandate and respect the public it serves. In regions designated bilingual for the language of work purposes, management creates an environment conducive to the use of both official languages to allow each employee to work in their official language of choice.Persons are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language of their choice. Candidates are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.It is the responsibility of the candidate to notify the listed contact person or email address listed below of any pre-approved leave or conflict in schedule throughout the duration of the process in order to facilitate scheduling of assessments. Such notification should take place prior to the leave in order to make necessary adjustments. Each request will be considered on a case-by-case basis.Please note that all information obtained throughout the selection process from the time of application to close of process (including candidates’ overall conduct and behaviour, oral and written communications, email correspondence with CBSA or third-party organizations) may be used in the assessment process, including the assessment of qualifications and competencies.Candidates must clearly demonstrate in their answer(s) to the screening question(s) how they meet the essential criteria listed. Please note that stating that the requirement has been met or listing past or current responsibilities does not represent adequate substantiation. Rather, you must provide concrete examples with significant details to explain WHEN, WHERE and HOW to clearly illustrate how you meet the requirement. Failure to clearly demonstrate in your responses how you meet the screening criteria or inconsistencies in the application package could result in the rejection of your application. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or missing information.Interested persons must meet each essential qualification in order to be deemed qualified or partially qualified and placed in a pool and subsequently appointed to a position. However, a person may be appointed to a position even though they do not meet any or all of the asset qualifications and/or organizational needs. Meeting these criterion may be desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing a person to be appointed.The assessment board may use different methods to manage the volume of candidates.Asset criteria may be applied at any time in the process.You may be assessed using a variety of assessment tools, such as, but not limited to: standardized tests, written exams, interviews, reference checks, self-assessments, candidate achievement record, etc.You must provide proof of your education credentials. You will be advised to provide the documents later in the process. If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. For more information please click on “Degree Equivalency” in the Education section above.
Conditions of employment
- Obtain and maintain a Reliability Status security clearance;
- Ability and willingness to travel, sometimes on short notice (in Canada, and/or International);
- Possess and maintain a valid Canadian passport;
- Other conditions of employment may be used as needs arise.
Operational Requirements
Operational requirements may vary depending on the specific position being staffed, and could include the following:
- Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license that allows the holder to drive a motor vehicle in Canada, or the personal mobility associated with the possession of a valid driver's license;
- Ability and willingness to work overtime, sometimes on short notice;
- Ability and willingness to carry and use various communication devices, sometimes after hours;
- Ability and willingness to accept deployments or a series of work assignments within the Division or Region;
- Other operational requirements may be used as needs arise.
You need (essential for the job)
Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following
You must complete the application independently without external help, including unauthorized internet resources or Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools (for example, Copilot, ChatGPT or any other form of AI). You may be asked to explain or elaborate on your answers in a follow-up interview. Any violation may be investigated and result in serious consequences, including the rejection of your application.By submitting this application you acknowledge that you have read, understood and accept the confidentiality and integrity terms outlined above. You certify that you have completed this application independently without external assistance, and that you have neither plagiarized nor used AI. You understand the potential consequences to you application if you fail to comply with these requirements.ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
The minimum standard is one, either, or both of Education and Occupational Certification.
- A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization* in accounting, business administration, commerce, finance, or in other specialization relevant to the duties of the position to be staffed.
OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
When occupational certification is required, the minimum standard is:
- Eligibility for a recognized Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.
- Note: Specialization - When education is required, candidates must always have a degree. The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and taken in a recognized post-secondary institution but not necessarily within a post-secondary program in the required specialization. The specialization may also be obtained through an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
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EXPERIENCE:
- Experience in verifying compliance with professional or legislative requirements; OR in providing service or advice to the public or industry in regulatory or law enforcement environment.
- Experience in the performance of one or more of the following functions: a. Conducting or managing audits; b. Preparation of corporate or trust tax returns; c. Administration of corporate accounting policies and conventions. Note: Experience could have been acquired through employment or through an internship to obtain an accounting designation from a recognized professional association (CPA, CGA, CMA, CA). Experience time will be accounted in accordance with current legislation (i.e. parental leave).
Applied / assessed at a later date
COMPETENCIES:
- Ability to communicate effectively orally
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing
- Ability to interpret and to apply and make recommendations regarding legislation and policy
- Showing initiative and being action-oriented
- Working effectively with others
- Demonstrating integrity and respect
Language requirements (essential for the job)
Applied / assessed at a later date
Various language requirements - English Essential, Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB, Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC
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You may need (asset qualifications)
May be applied / assessed at a later date
ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
- Master’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization** in accounting, business administration, commerce, finance or some other specialty relevant to the position. **Note: Specialization - when education is required, candidates must always have a degree. The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and taken in a recognized post-secondary institution but not necessarily within a post-secondary program in the required specialization. The specialization may also be obtained through an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
Learn more about degree equivalency.
OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)
- Certified in Financial Forensics (CPA is a prerequisite)
- Certified Fraud Examiner (no CPA required)
- Other certification related to the position being staffed
- Completed 24 months of qualifying CPA experience
EXPERIENCE:
- Experience in making decisions in contentious or complex cases or files related to Trade or corporate tax (examples: eligibility, audit, investigation or compliance).
- Experience working at CBSA.
- Experience in international trade operations or in any import/export-related field.
- Experience analysing emerging trends in the field of international trade and how they can support current government priorities.
ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
CBSA is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects Canada’s population. As such for our selection decision we may first consider candidates who meet the qualifications of the position and self-declare themselves as belonging to the Indigenous peoples and Persons with Disabilities designated groups. We encourage all candidates who belong to an equity-deserving group such as Women, Visible Minorities, Indigenous or Persons with Disabilities to self declare in their application. A self-declaration will not hinder opportunities for individuals. For information on self-declaration please visit https://www.canada.ca/en/services/jobs/opportunities/government/self-declaring-government-canada-jobs.html.For more information on employment equity: www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/employment-equity.html. *The terms ‘Aboriginal peoples’, ‘persons with disabilities’ and ‘members of visible minorities’ are used within this job advertisement as it relates to the Employment Equity Act and other legislative frameworks. We understand and acknowledge that candidates may prefer the use of other terminology.*The CBSA remains dedicated to the equitable treatment of its affected and surplus employees, prioritizing their continued career progression within the CBSA. Accordingly, our selection decision may first account for the placement of employees impacted by workforce adjustment at the CBSA.
Our commitment
This selection process aims to assess qualifications needed for the position(s) to be staffed. Please let us know if you experience a barrier that may affect your performance so that an accommodation can be provided. Assessment accommodations are designed to remove obstacles without altering the criteria being assessed to allow all candidates to fully demonstrate their abilities.
Only applications submitted online via the jobs.gc.ca site will be accepted. To submit an application online, please select the button "Apply Online" above. If accommodation measures are needed (i.e., alternate methods of assessment, technical assistance, access requirements, etc.) at any stage of the assessment process and application, please contact the Human Resources Advisor as soon as possible so that we make the appropriate arrangements. Their contact information is at the end of the poster located at the Contact information section.All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
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Equity, diversity and inclusion
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.
Learn more about diversity and inclusion in the public service.
The Federal Public Service is stronger and most effective when we reflect the diversity of the Canadian population we serve. The CBSA is committed to building and promoting a skilled, equitable and inclusive workforce to benefit from diverse experiences and perspectives, representative of Canadian society. All candidates who believe they are qualified are encouraged to apply, including members of visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, women, persons with disabilities and persons of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
Preference
Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.
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How to apply
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Information you must provide
- Your résumé
- Contact information for 2 references
We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Hiring organization contact
Name: Charron Johnson, Human Resources Advisor
Email address: 1000_Officers-1000_Agents@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca
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