Human Resources Analyst

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Headquartered in Calgary, the National Energy Board is an independent federal regulator established in 1959 to promote safety and security, environmental protection and economic efficiency in the Canadian public interest within the mandate set by Parliament for the regulation of pipelines, energy development and trade. The Board reports to Parliament through the Minister of Natural Resources.

The National Energy Board is recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers. This is an annual competition that recognizes the country's best places to work by Mediacorp Canada.

Duties

The purpose of this position is to advance the delivery of meaningful people analytics and insights in support of HR and business objectives through research, analysis and advice in regard to human resources management information, to support management in the design and development of terms and conditions of employment, policies, programs and procedures related to the organization’s talent management initiatives.

The incumbent will establish and utilize processes to conduct information gathering, analysis, and reporting of quantitative and qualitative measures to support the use of evidence based data and information in the formulation of terms and conditions of employment, strategies in human resource planning and reporting and in the making of decisions that affect the NEB in attraction and retention (talent management).

The position will also coordinate with Project Working Groups in the adoption of human resource information management systems.

Intent of the process

A pool of candidates may be created. Qualified candidates may be used to staff other similar positions at an equivalent or lower level on a term, indeterminate or acting basis. Appointment of qualified candidates will be based on the assessment results of the essential or essential and asset qualifications and with regard to breadth and depth of experience.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 1,500 words (maximum)

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

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

Education: Graduation from a recognized Canadian university with acceptable specialization in one of the following areas: human resources management, labor relations, industrial relations, commerce, public administration, business administration, or in another field relevant to the work to be performed. An acceptable combination of education, relevant technical training and experience related to Human Resources Management may be considered where a degree has not been completed or achieved.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

E1: Significant experience in Human Resources metrics analytics development, trend identification and reporting. This could include staffing and compensation analytics.

E2: Recent experience in at least 2 of the following:
• Job evaluation and classification as it relates to HR information gathering, and reporting.
• Recruitment and retention strategies implementation and maintenance.
• Total compensation (payroll) trending and analysis.
• Collective bargaining or collective agreement interpretation.

E3: Significant experience in research, analysis and trend /interpretation related to human resources analytics.

E4: Experience in working in a management system operating environment and using that experience in understanding risk assessments, data gathering and trends analysis activities.

E5: Significant experience using a range of data collection software, including advanced Excel skills and PowerPoint.


1. Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of progressively more complex activities for a minimum of 5 years.
2. Recent is defined as experience acquired over the last two to three years.

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

Various language requirements
English Essential or Bilingual Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

Organization-wide and Business Competencies:

OC1 Leadership & Teamwork: (Guide/Shape level)
• Identifies opportunities and initiates actions to create useful partnerships with other groups within and outside the Board.
• Actively shares expertise with others both internally and externally at all levels.
• Personal suitability.

OC2 Accountability and Results: (Guide/Shape level)
• Identifies desired outcomes, facilitates achievement of results and accepts accountability for achieving results across teams and business units.
• Understands NEB information needs, and provides guidance to others in matters of business judgement that significantly impact multiple work units or the external reputation of the NEB.

OC3 Initiative & Adaptability to Change: (Guide level)
• Makes changes to facilitate the “Plan, Do, Measure, Improve” cycle.
• Builds linkages between initiatives in the organization, in order to take advantage of synergies.

OC4 Oral Communication: (Guide level)
• Interprets complex and possibly contradictory messages and optimizes verbal communication to achieve desired results.
• Presentations.

OC5 Written Communication: (Guide level)
• Clearly articulates technical matters to senior level audiences in writing.
• Understands the underlying needs, interests, and issues of others.
• Writes papers in area of expertise.

Technical Competencies:

TC1 Human Resources Knowledge: (Guide/Shape level)
• Applies a thorough knowledge of HR concepts, methodologies and approaches to resolve complex situations.
• Demonstrates an understanding of NEB business and how HR data systems and practices need to align to that business.
• Partners with key clients to ensure understanding and buy-in for major HR initiatives.

Competency Level Definitions

Guide is defined as thorough knowledge and capability of the competency. Able to influence and guide others in its application.
Shape is defined as recognized as an expert. Shapes direction of the NEB with regards to the competency.

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

AQ1 Experience in using PeopleSoft reporting, Tableau and/or other data management software packages.
AQ2 National HR Certification (CPRH).
AQ3 Experience working in a federal government setting.
AQ4 Labour relations in a government or private organization unionized environment.

Conditions of employment

1) Willingness to undergo, successfully pass and maintain a reliability security clearance. There may be a future requirement to obtain a SECRET clearance.
2) Compliance with the National Energy Board’s Code of Conduct and the Public Service Values and Ethics Code is required.
Note: It is strongly recommended that potential applicants read and consider the NEB’s Code of Conduct prior to applying. This document is available on the NEB Website http://www.neb-one.gc.ca/code-of-conduct.
3) Must be willing and able to travel and to work overtime when required.
4) Must be willing to move within and between business units and teams, based on operational requirements and/or as individual development needs are identified.

Other information

1. The National Energy Board has a classification system that differs from the greater public service. This NEB-10 position is similar to a PE-06 for staffing purposes. This position is subject to NEB’s Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada Collective Agreement.

2. Application Requirements: Applicants must submit, by the closing date, a resume and cover letter clearly demonstrating how they meet the essential qualifications of education and experience. Applicants are strongly encouraged to demonstrate how they also meet the asset qualifications. Failure to provide sufficient information will result in applicants being screened out.

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users. Our intention is to communicate with applicants by e mail for assessment purposes including sending invitations for written tests, interviews and issuing selection process results.

3. Assessment: You may be assessed using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentation, interview(s), role play scenarios, performance appraisals, reference checks and interactions with internal staff during the process and personal knowledge. Top down selection may be used during any stage of the selection process.

4. Appointment Requirements: Candidates must meet each essential qualification and the conditions of employment to be appointed to the position. A person may be appointed to the position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications, organizational needs or operational requirements; however, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing right fit for appointment.

5. Salary: (Effective 01-Nov-2013) NEB-10, $87,177 to $106,066 (under review).

The National Energy Board has the following forms of additional compensation that are separate from base salary, the eligibility for which is determined, in accordance with the provisions in the collective agreement or terms and conditions of employment for the duration period specified:
• a Calgary Allowance in the amount of 4.95% of base salary, paid on a bi-weekly payroll basis
• annual performance pay which includes elements of individual performance (60% of payout) and corporate performance (40% of payout)

6. Terms of Employment: This position has been allocated and applies to the bargaining unit represented by the NEB Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada. It has been proposed for exclusions.

7. Proof of Education: Proof of education is required prior to appointment. If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. Please contact the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) for more information www.cicic.ca.

8. Organization Future Needs: The National Energy Board is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population we serve. In support of our strategy to achieve our employment equity goals, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Women, Aboriginal Persons, Visible Minorities and Persons with Disability.

9. Head Office Location – Calgary, AB: 517, 10th Avenue SW.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

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