Director Human Resources

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Please note that we have extended the deadline for application to August 31, 2018!

Are you an HR Leader with a passion for driving change and delivering excellent HR service? If so, this opportunity might be for you!

Beginning in 2017-18, we created in-house capacity for human resources, which services were historically outsourced to other government departments. There is a need in 2018-19 to stabilize and enhance these functions to meet our growing needs. In addition, the Agency will grow by 50% in 2018-19 with increased resources in its supervision and promotion, and internal services teams. It is in this context that we are searching for an experienced Director HR for a two year period.

In your role as Director HR, you will be responsible for providing leadership to the design, development and implementation of HR strategies and programs, policies, and accountability frameworks in regard to workplace effectiveness or workforce development, and will be accountable for ensuring high quality and consistent services across the Agency. You will be responsible for developing the strategies and operational directions for HR programs in the context of a separate employer organization, and ensuring that such programs respond to our unique business challenges, while aligning with our vision, strategic direction and priorities for HR management. Your position plays a key role in influencing the culture and change management. You must have a solid understanding of the GoC HR direction and HR initiatives and focus on building a high performance organization. You will be working with all HR areas of expertise to support clients with an integrated approach and support ongoing alignment to HR practices and programs. Understanding the business strategy and knowing what HR initiatives will actively support successful implementation is an important driver of success in this role.

Intent of the process

As this is a temporary opportunity, this process will result in a two year Interchange Canada Agreement (your manager's approval will be required) or a term employment.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 2,000 words (maximum) "Your cover letter must clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential education and experience as well as the assets, if applicable (accreditation and experience in the “may be applied” section below). Your résumé will only be used to substantiate/support the information provided in your cover letter. Please use concrete examples. For example, you may describe the position(s) occupied and provide a specific and detailed description of the tasks performed for each position. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the qualification is met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities or duties. Applications that do not clearly demonstrate meeting a criteria will not be given further consideration."

Contact information for 3 references.

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

EDU Degree from a recognized university

Degree equivalency

E1 Significant (1*) experience in providing strategic leadership and direction in the delivery of (a) compensation and labour relations and (b) human resources planning
E2 Significant (1*) experience in providing strategic advice, briefings and recommendations to Senior Management (2*) on complex (3*) and diverse human resources management challenges and issues
E3 Experience in leading innovation and the implementation of change management strategies
E4 Recent (4*) and significant (1*) experience in managing human (5*) and financial (6*) resources

Definitions:
(1*) Significant experience is understood to mean the breadth and depth of experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of complex activities related to the job over a period of at least (3) three years
(2*) Senior Management is considered to be equivalent to DG level or higher in the public service
(3*) “Complex” refers to challenges and issues with at least 3 of the following characteristics: multidimensional, sensitive, confidential, affecting many partners or stakeholders, precedent setting, having a major impact on the program delivery for the public service or having a potential for significant media coverage
(4*) Recent experience is understood as experience acquired in the last five (5) years.
(5*) Managing a human resources unit includes the following activities: supervising staff, establishing vision, setting priorities, establishing work plans and performance objectives, conducting performance assessments, and approving training. Applicants must also indicate the number of staff they have supervised
(6*) Managing financial resources includes the following activities: financial delegation for a budget, being responsible for financial planning, forecasting and reporting. Applicants must also indicate the size of the budget they managed directly

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

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K1 Knowledge of current priorities, trends, issues and challenges facing human resources management in the federal public service, as well as knowledge of best practices.
K2 Knowledge of the legislation, regulations, policies and directives governing human resources management within the federal public service.

C1 Create vision and strategy
C2 Mobilize people
C3 Uphold integrity and respect
C4 Collaborate with partners and stakeholders
C5 Promote innovation and guide change
C6 Achieve results

A1 Ability to anticipate contentious issues and make decisions or recommendations for their resolution
A2 Ability to communicate effectively in writing
A3 Ability to communicate effectively orally

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

AOC1 CHRP or CIRC Accreditation

AE1 Significant (1*) experience in providing strategic leadership and direction in the delivery of staffing; organization and classification; and/or learning
AE2 Experience using the Hay Evaluation Method

Definitions:
(1) Significant experience is understood to mean the breadth and depth of experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of complex activities related to the job over a period of at least three (3) years.

OR1 Willingness and availability to work overtime.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the targeted groups when you apply.

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We may appoint candidates by applying one or more of the following criteria:
• breadth, depth, type of specific experience
• matching individual experience or qualifications to the Agency’s needs
• level of one or more competencies/qualifications

You may be assessed using a variety of tools (email communication, online test, written examination, interview, presentation, recent and past performance assessment, reference check, etc.).

You are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of your choice. Please indicate in your application your preferred official language.

All job applications must be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System online. To submit an application on-line, please click on "APPLY ONLINE" below.

If you do not have Internet access, here are some suggested locations: campus career centres, libraries, community centres, Internet cafés, Canada/Student Employment Centres, and Public Service Commission (PSC) regional offices. You may also call 1-800 O-Canada (1-800-622-6232), or TTY 1-800-926-9105, for information on the nearest public Internet access location.

Persons who cannot apply online or persons with disabilities preventing them from applying online are asked to inform the contact persons responsible for this process and to contact 1-800-645-5605 prior to the closing date.

Preference

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

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