Senior Human Resources Advisor

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***VERY IMPORTANT NOTE*** READ CAREFULLY

Please identify clearly for which position(s) you are submitting an application.

Candidates must clearly demonstrate IN THEIR COVER LETTER how they meet the education and experience factors listed in the essential qualifications. Candidates must use the education/experience criteria as a header and then write one or two paragraphs demonstrating how they meet each of them. Resumes will be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the cover letter. FAILURE TO CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE HOW YOU MEET THE SCREENING CRITERIA WILL RESULT IN THE REJECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION.

Are you interested in working in Gatineau? Ottawa? Toronto? Vancouver? Your application must indicate locations in which you would accept employment.

This tool may be used to assess written communication, in addition to the essential education and essential experience qualifications.

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.

You think you meet our Asset Qualifications too? Update your résumé and illustrate with concrete details how you meet them. We may use one or more of these assets to choose our right fit candidate.

Work environment

INNOVATION, EXCELLENCE AND CLIENT FOCUS MATTER TO US!

Are you passionate about HR? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of Canadians?

Shared Human Resources Services (SHRS), as part of the Integrated Services Branch (ISB), at Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) has a big mandate. With over 50 current contracts with various government departments, agencies and crown corporations, we work to:
- Provide excellence in client service by providing the full suite of Human Resources services on a cost recovery basis;
- Implement our vision by initiating innovative HR approaches; and
- Expand our client base and strengthen its capacity.

PSPC: A SMART CAREER MOVE!
Did you know that Public Services and Procurement Canada was selected as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers for 2017?
We are also an employer that fosters employee well-being, provides an open and respectful workplace, competitive benefits and flexible work schedules, including telework, that promote work-life balance.

ARE YOU UP FOR THE CHALLENGE?
We are seeking for HR professionals with staffing background to help the Public Service find the talent it needs!
We are also seeking HR Specialists with Classification background to support Public Service management with their organizational structure and classification needs!
We are looking for highly-motivated, client-focused and quality-oriented individuals who are able to thrive in a high-volume environment. The persons selected will have the opportunity to increase their experience and expertise, and work with a passionate and dedicated team.

*** Apply today for an opportunity to join SHRS! *** We look forward to hearing from you!

Intent of the process

The IMMEDIATE NEED is to staff FOUR (4) INDETERMINATE POSITIONS in Ottawa, Ontario.

A pool of partially qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff identical or similar positions with various language and security requirements, for permanent or temporary vacancies, within the federal public service in the National Capital Region, Toronto and Vancouver.

Positions to be filled: 4

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 9,999 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
You must have obtained the following education:

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution 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.

NOTE: Indeterminate incumbents of incumbents of positions in the PE group on October 1, 1999 who do not possess the education level prescribed above are deemed to meet the education standard based on their education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
You must have gained the following experience:

Stream 1 - Staffing
EX1 - Recent* and significant** experience in providing staffing services.
EX2 - Recent* and significant** experience in providing strategic advice and recommendations to senior management*** on various complex**** human resources issues.

Stream 2 - Classification
EX3 - Recent* and significant** experience in providing strategic advice and guidance on various complex**** files in Organizational Design and positions classification.
EX4 - Recent* and significant** experience in chairing positions evaluation committees and writing positions evaluation reports.

DEFINITIONS:
*Recent is defined as experience normally acquired within the last five (5) years.
**Significant is defined as depth and breadth of experience normally associated with the performance of those duties for a period of approximately three (3) years.
***Senior management is defined at the Director level or above.
****Complex is defined as a variety of files or projects which require research, analysis, consultations and consideration from the perspective of applicable legislation, policies and guidelines.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:

AEDU - Professional certification: Accreditation in classification (from a federal government department).

AEX1 - Experience in developing assessment tools for staffing processes (written exams, interviews questions, reference checks, etc.).
AEX2 - Experience in providing competency-based human resources management.
AEX3 - Experience in resourcing for executives.
AEX4 - Experience in organizational design.
AEX5 - Experience leading an HR strategies related projects other than HR planning.
AEX6 - Experience in developing plans, strategies, programs or policies in staffing.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual - Imperative
CBC/CBC and 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

COMPETENCIES (both streams)
If you are invited for the assessment stage of the process, we will be evaluating the following:

C1 - Communication (oral)
C2 - Communication (written)
C3 - Thinking skills
C4 - Showing initiative and being action-oriented
C5 - Working effectively with others
C6 - Demonstrating integrity and respect
C7 - Client service Competency

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
To be able and willing to work overtime on short notice.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Other information

1- All job applications must be submitted ONLY ONLINE through the Public Service Resourcing System. Persons with disabilities who cannot apply online are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

2- Depending on the number of candidates, volume management strategies may be used for the purpose of managing applications, such as: invoking one or more of the asset qualifications for right fit decisions, selecting candidates at the same level or equivalent for deployment purposes, using top-down selection process, cut-off scores, random selection and/or assessment. Preference may be given to candidates based on the depth and breadth of their experience. ONLY THOSE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED.

3- Proof of your Canadian citizenship will be requested later in the process.

4- Proof of education will be requested at the assessment stage of this process. You must clearly indicate your education level in your application.

5- Candidates with foreign educational credentials are required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. You may consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials at www.cicic.ca for further information.

6- Indeterminate employees at the same group and level or equivalent could be considered for deployment. If no deployment is made, applicants from other groups and levels will be considered in the advertised appointment process.

7- Candidates are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

8- Candidates are asked to indicate on their application their preferred official language for each of the following: a) written correspondence, b) written assessment, and c) oral assessment.

9- Candidates will be contacted by email and it is imperative that you provide a current email address that accepts e-mail from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

10- Candidates are strongly encouraged to check their email on a regular basis. It is your responsibility entirely to inform us at all times of any changes regarding your contact information.

11- ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE SENT. WE WILL ONLY CONTACT THOSE CANDIDATES SCREENED INTO THE PROCESS.

12- If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please indicate this on your application and/or resume.

13- A variety of assessment tools will be used (such as written exam, interview, reference checks, simulation, past performance review). You will be advised of these tools at each assessment phase of this process. REFERENCE CHECK WILL BE SOUGHT. Those selected for an interview should be prepared to provide the names of their referees.

14- All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

15- Failure to attend assessments as scheduled may result in the rejection of your candidacy.

16- Candidates from outside the federal public service will be required to pay for their own travel (including travel for assessment purposes) and relocation expenses.

17- Applicants are encouraged to apply ONLY if they are willing and able to work in or relocate to these locations.

18- Successful candidate(s) must meet and maintain the Conditions of Employment throughout their employment. Oath or Solemn Affirmation will be administered where applicable.

19- Virtual work arrangements may be available and will be determined on a case by case basis dependent on operational feasibility at the time of hiring. This does imply telework. The employee could also be expected to perform all functions of the positions remotely but report to a manager who is working in another location.

20- Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following: matching the individual’s experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team; matching of the individual’s experience or qualifications to the specific duties of the position being staffed; depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience; performance in comparable role or position.

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.