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Business and Accounting Student Opportunities – Ontario

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Group and level
SU-003
Location
Barrie, Belleville, Hamilton, Kingston, Kitchener/Waterloo, London, Mississauga, North York, Ottawa, Peterborough, Scarborough, St. Catharines, Sudbury, Thunder Bay, Toronto, and Windsor
Appointment Type
Student: Student
Closing Date
December 30, 2022 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Pool to be created
Yes
Salary range
$17 to $26
Region
Ontario
Language
Various linguistic profiles
Requisition number
58636011
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About the job

Are you an aspiring student looking for an opportunity to utilize your skills, creativity, and knowledge, while gaining valuable work experience in a rewarding and invigorating work environment? Do you want to work in one of the top 100 Employers in Canada?

Look no further! The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is currently looking for talented individuals to fill a variety of full-time and part-time student level positions within the Ontario CRA offices.

To learn about a few of the different job types we offer, we invite you to visit our job types page.

The CRA was recently selected as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for the 5th consecutive year! Here are some reasons why:

  • The CRA values your learning and career development. We have supportive employee networks, mentors, training, and learning programs that are committed to creating an engaged, innovative, and agile workforce to support you in your desire for continuous learning throughout your career.
  • The CRA recognizes the importance of the work that you do and knows that a positive work atmosphere starts with your well-being. We support work-life balance, and are committed to creating a healthy and safe work environment for you.
  • The CRA values diversity and inclusion. We recognize that greater workplace diversity translates into better collaboration, creativity, and innovation.
  • As Canada's tax program administrators, your work does touch the lives of ALL Canadians.

If this interests you: apply, apply, apply!

Your level of education will determine your classification and your student rate of pay:

  • SU-02 - College/CEGEP ($18.90/hr to $21.64/hr)
  • SU-03 - University Undergraduate ($20.80/hr to $25.52/hr)
  • SU-04 - Masters ($28.57/hr)
  • SU-05 – Doctorate ($34.59/hr)

Please note: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, public health recommendations and restrictions  are in place across Canada and may change as circumstances evolve. You may be required to temporarily work remotely (e.g. from home). Further information will be provided if you are selected for the position.

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.

Language requirements: this process may be used to staff English and/or Bilingual positions.

To apply

Who can apply

For Fall 2022 and Winter 2023 positions:

Persons living in Canada or Canadian citizens living abroad, who are enrolled full-time* in Business, Accounting, Human Resources, Law, Tax, Finance, and Office Administration fields of studies at a recognized post-secondary institution during that specific semester.

For Summer 2023 positions:

Persons living in Canada or Canadian citizens living abroad, who are enrolled full-time* in Business, Accounting, Human Resources, Law, Tax, Finance, and Office Administration fields of studies at a recognized post-secondary institution during Summer 2023 or Fall 2023.

*Students enrolled in studies on a part-time basis due to a disability that is recognized by their academic institution are also eligible to apply.

If you are a Student with a work/study permit, you may apply. However, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents who meet the essential requirements. 

Proof of your academic enrollment in a recognized post-secondary institution will be verified prior to the time of appointment.

Proof of enrollment, with your name and institution, may include:

  • Letter from Registrar;
  • Transcripts which specifically state your enrolment status;
  • Tuition invoice;
  • Other acceptable documents providing enrolment status. 

Experience

No specific work experience is required to apply. However, if you have any relevant experience (including working for the Federal Government), please include it on your resume.

How do I apply?

No experience is required to apply. However, if you have any relevant experience or experience working for the Federal Government, please include it on your resume. To apply, you must create a Candidate Profile on the CRA Careers website and attach the following at the time of your application:

  • Your transcript as proof of enrolment in a program at a recognized educational institution.

Your resume in a PDF format (do not forget to indicate previous experience working for the Federal Government).

Please note that your transcript must meet the following:

  • An unofficial transcript is acceptable.
  • The transcript must include your name, your student ID, your institution name and level of education (diploma/degree/Master/PhD).
  • The transcript will only be accepted in PDF format.

To attach your transcript to your application, you must:

  • Upload and save your transcript in the "Education" section of your Candidate Profile.

To attach your resume to your application in a PDF format, you must follow this 2-step process:

  1. Upload and save your resume to the "Documents" section of your Candidate Profile.
  2. When you apply to this notice of job opportunity, during the application process, before you click on "submit application," attach your resume in step 3 by selecting the box next to it.

If your transcript and resume are not uploaded and attached to your submission, your application will not be considered further.

We encourage you to visit the how to register and create a candidate profile page for more information about the Candidate Profile and the CRA Job Opportunities Helpdesk.

Assessment

The essential staffing requirements indicated below will be assessed during the process and may be used to identify candidates for positions.

  • Performance validation / Reference Check
  • Unsupervised Internet Testing (UIT)

If you fail to attend your scheduled testing or interview session, you will be deemed to have withdrawn from this process and will not be considered further.

Accommodations during assessment are available. If we invite you to be assessed, we will send you more information on how to request accommodation measures throughout this staffing process.

Candidates will be screened against the above prerequisite staffing requirements on an on-going basis. If you meet the prerequisite staffing requirements, you will be invited to an assessment.

Asset

Please note that other asset staffing requirements that are not currently listed may also be assessed and/or applied at a later date and for appointment purposes. However, you will be notified in advance of any asset requirements to be evaluated/used.

Conditions of employment

  • Security: Reliability Status
  • You must be legally eligible / entitled to work in the province of Ontario
  • Your academic enrollment will be verified at appointment
  • Willingness to work overtime
  • Willing to travel
  • Willing to work shifts or a flexible schedule, including evenings and/or weekends (including statutory holidays) as applicable

Inventory:

An inventory of eligible candidates will be established for this staffing process based on each location* in Ontario. Applications will be reviewed as we receive them. Candidates that meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment. 

*Please note that as a result of this staffing process, position(s) will be staffed at 1 Front Street West, Toronto, ON, M5J 2X6. However, effective Fall of 2023, the work location associated with these positions will change to a new work location that is of close proximity to the following location: 25 St. Clair Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M4T 1M2.Thus, employees who occupy a position and/or are physically located at 1 Front Street West will be expected to move to the new work location.

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.

If you have any questions about working for the Canada Revenue Agency, or about the content of this job poster, please contact the email address listed below.

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.

The CRA is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. To find out more, consult Employment equity, diversity and inclusion at the CRA. We encourage you to complete the Employment Equity (EE) Staffing questionnaire as part of your application if you wish to be considered for staffing actions using the EE staffing requirement in this process. Your questionnaire response will be retained on file for the duration of the staffing process. If you do not complete the questionnaire, you will not be considered for any staffing actions 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 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.

The CRA would like to thank you for your interest. Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. If you are considered further, you will be notified in writing of the next stage of the staffing process.

Please note the CRA does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications. We invite you to regularly monitor the CRA Careers website for employment opportunities and apply to the job posted that are of interest.

Contact

Name: Student Recruitment Campaign (SU)
Email address: M2754400ACG@cra-arc.gc.ca

Please quote requisition number 58636011 on all correspondences.


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