kandidatu Canada

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1 Check who can apply You are here

This is an open competition, so anyone who meets the requirements can apply. Citizenship or work permit rules are not stated in the posting.

Open to the public

Education: Four-year university degree in accounting, economics, public administration, business or related field.

Experience: Four years of progressively responsible experience in grants, contracts and finance. Equivalent education can be considered.

What they ask for:

  • Four-year university degree in accounting, economics, public administration, business or related.
  • Four years of progressively responsible experience in grants, contracts and finance.
  • Equivalent education or experience may be considered, one year for one year.
  • Preference given to grants, contracts or finance experience.
2 Resume and cover letter

Tailor your resume to this posting: use its words and show each requirement with a concrete example. In Canada, leave out your photo, age and marital status. Add a short cover letter if the posting asks for one or accepts it.

3 Apply on the official site

Closing date: November 5 (Closes in 9 days) Check the closing time on the posting.

Apply online through the official job posting. Include a resume with months and years for all education and work experience, and show how you meet the requirements and competencies.

See the posting and apply ↗
4 Interview, tests and references

If you are shortlisted, they contact you, often by email. Interviews can be in person or by video, and some jobs also have a written or practical test. Have two or three references ready: former supervisors who know your work.

Good to know:

  • Final candidates may need to complete a written writing test, before or after interviews.
  • A security clearance may be required for final candidates.
  • Candidates pay their own costs for required checks and interview travel.
  • The competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same or lower classification level.

Kandidatu is an independent website: only the official posting counts. Read it before you apply.