Human Resources Advisor

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The National Energy Board (NEB) is an independent federal regulator of several parts of Canada’s energy industry. It regulates pipelines, energy development and trade in the public interest with safety as its primary concern. The Minister of Natural Resources is responsible for this organization. The NEB was established by Parliament to regulate, among other things, the construction, operation and abandonment of pipelines that cross provincial or international borders, international power lines and designated interprovincial power lines, imports of natural gas and exports of crude oil, natural gas liquids, natural gas, refined petroleum products, and electricity, and oil and gas exploration and production activities in certain areas. The NEB is also charged with providing timely, accurate and objective information and advice on energy matters. Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta with regional offices in Montréal, Vancouver and Yellowknife, the NEB has approximately 500 employees and annual budget of over $70 million.

The NEB is recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in a national competition to determine which employers lead their industries in offering exceptional workplaces for their employees.

Duties

Drawing on broad and in-depth knowledge and experience in Human Resources management, provides strategic and operational advice, guidance and support to Leaders and employees of the NEB in all disciplines of HR management. The HR Advisor is also responsible for managing and delivering a variety of corporate-wide HR programs, participating in HR-related projects and ensuring that Federal Government HR programs, policies and initiatives are fully integrated into the HR management activities of the NEB. The HR Advisor assists with the development of HR policy, programs, processes and systems, reports on management performance on HR matters, participates as a member of the HR Team and coaches and mentors junior HR Advisors and HR Assistants.

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 1,000 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)

Graduation with a degree from a recognized university with acceptable specialization in human resources management, labour or industrial relations, psychology, public or business administration, organizational development, education sciences, social sciences, sociology, or in any other field relevant to the work to be performed.

Degree equivalency

Candidates must respond to the on-line application questions on how they meet each essential experience qualification and any asset qualifications (maximum 250 words for each essential experience and each asset qualification). Failure to provide sufficient information will result in applicants being screened out. This information will also be used to assess OC4 Written Communication.

NEB-09

E1: Extensive experience in the delivery of Human Resources Management support in at least 2 of the following core HR disciplines: Labour/Employee Relations, Organizational Development, Learning and Development, Talent Management, Performance Management or Strategic Workforce Planning.

E2: Extensive experience in the provision of human resources strategic advice and in applying human resources principles.

E3: Recent experience in interpreting HR legislation, policies and guidelines.

NEB-10

E1: Extensive experience in the delivery of Human Resources Management support in at least 2 of the following core HR disciplines: Labour/Employee Relations, Organizational Development, Learning and Development, Talent Management, Performance Management or Strategic Workforce Planning.

E2: Extensive experience in the provision of human resources strategic advice and in applying human resources principles.

E3: Recent experience in interpreting HR legislation, policies and guidelines.

E4: Significant experience in influencing HR Program (s) through transition.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

AQ3 Post-secondary education in Organizational Development
AQ4 Post-secondary education in Adult Education
AQ5 Post-secondary education in Change Management

Degree equivalency

AQ1 Experience providing Human Resources Management support in a Federal government setting
AQ2 Experience providing Human Resources Management support in a unionized environment
AQ6 Significant experience in the delivery of Human Resources Management support in more than 3 of the following core HR disciplines: Labour/Employee Relations, Organizational Development, Learning and Development, Talent Management, Employment Equity, Performance Management or Strategic Workforce Planning.

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

Various language requirements
Various (English Essential or Bilingual 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

OC1 Leadership & Teamwork
Proficiency Levels: NEB-09 – Guide
• Consistently promotes a team environment.
• Identifies opportunities and initiates actions to create partnerships.

Proficiency Levels: NEB-10 – Guide/Shape
• Consistently promotes a team environment.
• Identifies opportunities and initiates actions to create partnerships.
• Coaches colleagues and Leaders via collaboration and alignment of organizational culture.

OC2 Accountability & Results Orientation:
Proficiency Levels: NEB-09 – Apply/Guide
• Clearly defines, analyzes and solves problems.

Proficiency Levels: NEB-10 – Guide/Shape
• Clearly defines, analyzes and solves problems.
• Removes barriers that impede progress.

OC3 Process & Project Management:
Proficiency Levels: NEB-09 – Apply/Guide
• Independently organizes, prioritizes and schedules own work activities and, when appropriate, that of others in the group.

Proficiency Levels: NEB-10 – Guide
• Independently organizes, prioritizes and schedules own work activities and, when appropriate, that of others in the group.
• Leads and delivers project accountabilities, process priorities and resource allocations.

OC4 Written Communication:
Proficiency Levels: NEB-09 – Apply
• Communicates clearly, concisely and effectively in writing.

Proficiency Levels: NEB-10 – Guide
• Communicates clearly, concisely and effectively in writing.
• Able to draft high-quality documents such as briefings, policies and work instructions.

OC5 Oral Communication:
Proficiency Levels: NEB-09 – Apply
• Communicates clearly, concisely, and effectively verbally.

Proficiency Levels: NEB-10 – Guide
• Communicates clearly, concisely, and effectively verbally.
• Interprets complex and possibly contradictory messages and optimizes communication to achieve desired results.

Technical Competencies:

TC1 HR Knowledge:
Proficiency Levels: NEB-09 – Guide
• Recommends and influences the direction and outcomes of HR programs and services.
• Strategically applies a thorough knowledge of HR concepts, methodologies and approaches to resolve complex situations.

Proficiency Levels: NEB-10 – Guide/Shape
• Recommends and influences the direction and outcomes of HR programs and services.
• Strategically applies a thorough knowledge of HR concepts, methodologies and approaches to resolve complex situations.
• Promotes and influences change management.

Competency Level Definitions

Learn is defined as developing a basic knowledge of the competency and ability to apply.
Apply is defined as demonstrating sound understanding of the competency and ability to apply and contribute.
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.

Conditions of employment

1) Willingness to undergo, successfully pass and maintain a reliability status security clearance. Some positions may require a secret security clearance, which future incumbents will be required to undergo, successfully pass and maintain.
2) Compliance with the National Energy Board’s Code of Conduct 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. The NEB-09 position is similar to a PE--04 and the NEB 10 is similar to a PE-05 in terms of salary range only. The benefits offered, including relocation assistance, may be significantly different than those offered in the greater public service. This position is subject to NEB’s Excluded Terms and Conditions.

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.

Candidates must respond to the on-line application questions on how they meet each essential experience qualification and any asset qualifications (maximum 250 words for each essential experience and each asset qualification). Failure to provide sufficient information will result in applicants being screened out. This information will also be used to assess OC4 Written Communication.

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, 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 1 November 2013 NEB 09 $77,322 to $94,070 / 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)
• The Terms & Conditions of Employment for Excluded Employees expired on 1 November 2014. Please note in the absence of the new Terms & Conditions of Employment, all provisions – including the allowances, remain in place until an update to the Terms & Conditions has been signed.

6. Terms of Employment: This position has been allocated and applies to the NEB Terms and Conditions of Employment for Excluded Employees.

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.
Equivalencies granted by the Canadian provincial authorities with respect to Applied (Bachelor's) Degrees by colleges and technical institutes (i.e. in Ontario, British-Columbia, Alberta & Manitoba) must always be accepted as equivalent to Bachelor Degrees granted by universities in the provinces concerned.

8. Career Ladder: This position is part of a career ladder and future promotion may occur upon successful completion of the training and development requirements and provided they meet the merit criteria and conditions of employment for each level of the career ladder without an advertised staffing process.

9. 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.

10. 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.