Human Resources Advisor

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Would you like to be a member of a dynamic team which contributes to a key corporate priority to attract, develop, engage and retain a pool of diverse talent while making the most of your creativity?

THIS IS THE JOB OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU!

ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

1. 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.

2. You will be required to show how you demonstrate the essential qualifications (i.e. Education, Experience and/or Occupational Certification) for the initial screening through your resume and in answering online screening questions. It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather you must clearly demonstrate HOW, WHEN, and WHERE the qualification was met through substantiation by examples. Information on your described skills, experience, etc. provided in the screening questions should be supported by your resume. Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in your application being rejected from the process.

3. If you do not fully complete the screening questions as instructed, you may be screened out.

4. A random or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

5. Asset qualifications may be applied in this selection process.

6. Please identify clearly your substantive group and level and your employment status on your resume and/or application form.

7. Please ensure that your Personal Record Identifier (PRI) is included in your application (if applicable).

Duties

The Human Resources Advisor will provide guidance on files related to Performance and Talent Management, Learning (including Second Language training) and Onboarding, among others.

Work environment

Courts Administrative Service (CAS) is an organization of approximately 700 employees who work to support four of Canada’s federal Courts. The Human Resource Division is made up of a dynamic team of 25 individuals who collaborate to deliver on CAS’ plans and priorities.

Centrally located on 90 Sparks Street in downtown Ottawa with easy access to major bus routes for both OC Transpo and the STO, we value work-life balance and offer flexible work arrangements to devoted employees.

As an HR Advisor PE-03, your work would consist of developing strategies, designing and delivering training to managers/ supervisors, reviewing policies and implementing programs in support of programs such as Performance and Talent Management, Learning, Onboarding, and more!

Research, analysis and document/ communications preparation will make up a significant portion of the work. Therefore, we need someone with an analytical mind, who can think strategically, make connections and has strong written skills. We also need someone who is not afraid to meet with key stakeholders including Senior Management, and speak in public.

If you have questions about the role or the work environment, please e-mail the supervisor of this position Roanne Wetherup at .

Intent of the process

To staff one (1) position for an indeterminate appointment. As a result of this process, a pool of qualified candidates may be created to staff similar positions at the PE-03 group and level (acting, specified period appointment, assignment or secondment), with various linguistic profiles at Courts Administration Service.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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 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.

Degree equivalency

EX1: Sound experience* in providing advice and guidance related to at least 3 of the following HR disciplines: Performance Management, Talent Management, Learning, Planning, Staffing, Official Languages, Diversity (Employment Equity/Multiculturalism) or any other discipline relevant for the job.

EX2: Experience preparing and delivering presentations to employees and managers/supervisors on different HR related subjects.

Sound experience* is defined as a minimum of three (3) years of experience in a HR environment at the functional level (i.e. PE-02 or above). Functional level will be judged based on the depth and scope of the projects, and the degree of independence of candidates in their projects and initiatives.

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COMPETENCIES
Thinking Things Through

Showing Initiative and Being Action-Oriented

Working Effectively with Others

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

Ability to efficiently communicate orally and in writing

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

AEX1: Experience in the development of human resources tools, guidelines or processes.

AEX2: Experience in developing strategic plans, business cases, frameworks or policies in the field of learning, performance and talent management.

AEX3: Experience in conducting research, analysing information and data, providing recommendations on performance, learning and training projects and issues.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Other information

This process is expected to be completed by end of April 2018 (pending on language assessment).

Official Languages:
Candidates are encouraged to participate in the official language of their choice.

The assessment process:
1) Applicant Screening: The application is used as a tool to assess the experience and education requirements. It must provide a detailed description and examples of how you meet these requirements. It will also be used to assess your ability to write effectively. Please demonstrate how you meet the qualifications by completing the appropriate screening questions included in our online assessment and evaluation form.

2) Assessment: For those who meet the screening criteria, other assessment tools will be used such as: Reference checks, an interview, past performance reviews, written exams, and/or simulations. If invited to an interview, you will need to provide proof of education at that time.

3) Selection: Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria:
• Matching of 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

We intend to communicate with applicants by e-mail. Applicants who apply must include a valid e-mail address in their application, and make sure that this e-mail address is functional at all times. It is your responsibility to inform us at all times of any changes regarding your contact information and to update your profile on jobs.gc.ca.

A security check will be administered, education will be verified, and at work references will be contacted.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

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.