We are looking for the next Government of Canada HR partners - Post-Secondary Recruitment

Important messages

At the heart of the organization is human capital. We believe it, do you?

Are you passionate about human resources? Do you believe that employees are the best asset for an employer? Do you want to contribute to the sound people management and to the overall performance of an organization?

Are you interested in any of these Human Resources disciplines?

- Staffing, recruitment or talent acquisition
- Classification (job evaluation) or organizational design
- Employment equity and diversity and inclusion
- Labour relations or union negotiations
- Conflict resolution
- Pay and compensation
- Learning or training or career development
- Health and safety
- Well-being in the workplace
- Workforce or succession planning
- Official Languages
- Performance management or talent management

If you are reading this and keep saying "yes", then apply because we can't wait to meet you!

This inventory enables you to be matched to career opportunities such as: Trainee or Human Resources Advisor, Human Resources Generalist, Human Resources Professional, Human Resources Specialist, Human Resources Business Partner, Staffing Advisor, Organization and Classification Advisor, Labour Relations Advisor, Policy and Programs Human Resources Advisor and many so many more!

Work environment

The Public Service of Canada is committed to workplace inclusion. A workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated and respected, and where each person's talents and strengths are fully developed and utilized.

Creating an environment where diverse perspectives are valued begins with self-identification. Help us to achieve this goal by identifying your employment equity group(s).


Give yourself the best chance to succeed!

If you have a limitation that may impact your performance during an assessment, such as a test or interview, you may require an accommodation. Assessment accommodations are designed to remove the obstacles without altering the criteria being assessed so candidates with limitations can fully demonstrate their abilities.

Consult our “other information” section below for more details on accommodation requests.


Why work for the Public Service of Canada?

Canada’s Public Service is recognized as the best in the world. We offer exiting career opportunities across a broad range of specializations and many possibilities for career advancement.

-Innovation, new approaches, collaboration and employee engagement are encouraged.

-Work-life balance through a flexible work environment, excellent benefits and competitive salaries are among our appeal.

- Have a significant impact on your community through your daily contribution and the quality of your work.

If you thrive for new challenges and increasing responsibilities, this is where it begins. Join us and be part of shaping our modern public service.

Intent of the process

This inventory will be managed by the Public Service Commission of Canada (PSC) and used by various federal government organizations to staff their positions. Applicants will be further assessed for HR careers at the PE-01 & PE-02 levels.

Positions to be filled: 45

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A response to a text question addressing the following:

• Please note that your response to the text question below will be used to assess the written communication competency.
  
  In a maximum of 700 words: Why you would like to work in the Human Resources field within the Government of Canada, explain what would you bring in this role and which discipline(s) are the most interest for you and why?

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

A degree*, already obtained OR will be obtained by June 30, 2019, from a recognized post-secondary institution with an 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.

*Unless it is otherwise specified (e.g., Master’s degree), the term “degree” refers to a baccalaureate or an applied degree as established by educational authorities.

Note: Indeterminate incumbents of PE positions and of positions in the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions and in Indian Oil and Gas Canada that are equivalent to PE positions on October 1, 1999, who do not possess the education level prescribed above, are deemed to meet the minimum education standard based on their education, training and/or experience. They must be accepted as having met the minimum education standard whenever this standard is called for when staffing PE positions and positions in the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions and Indian Oil and Gas Canada that are equivalent to PE positions. This note also applies to persons appointed or deployed, for an indeterminate period, to PE positions after that date as the result of staffing transactions started before October 1, 1999. The positions in the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions and in Indian Oil and Gas Canada that are equivalent to PE positions are those that meet the Treasury Board definition for the PE occupational group.

Degree equivalency

Experience in providing services to clients.

Note: Experience may be demonstrated through employment, volunteer work, student employment or scholastic activity or achievement.

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

During the application process you will be asked to respond to a series of questions about your experience through detailed examples. Experience may be demonstrated through employment, volunteer work, student employment and/or scholastic activity or achievement.

We are aware that there are many questions to answer, keep in mind that efforts are rewarded. In answering all the questions for which you meet the criteria, you will significantly increase your chances for an opportunity and let managers know what you bring to the table.

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

Various language requirements
For the National Capital Region (Ottawa/Gatineau) and the Province of Quebec:
Bilingual imperative – Levels: BBB/BBB, CCC/CCC or CBC/CBC

For the others regions of Canada:
Bilingual imperative – Levels: BBB/BBB, CCC/CCC and CBC/CBC
English essential

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

Key competencies:
- Reasoning
- Judgement
- Strategic thinking
- Results oriented
- Relationship management
- Communications
- Client service orientation

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

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Tests

How and when will I be assessed?

- You will receive an unsupervised internet test (PSEE UIT 370) at the end of October 2018 to be completed within a five (5) day window.

- If you are successful at the unsupervised test, you will be invited to the supervised in-person test (PSEE 371) that will be administered starting in November 2018.

For more information on these tests, the testing process and assessment accommodation, please visit: canada.ca/post-secondary-recruitment

The assessment could include: an interview or simulation, reference check or other.

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.

Information on employment equity

To request an assessment accommodation or if you have questions, including the physical environment of the exam room, please contact us as soon as possible at

Each request will be individually reviewed. You will be asked to provide information regarding your limitations. If needed, professional documentation could be requested to determine the appropriate accommodation measures. For more information about assessment accommodation, please visit our website at https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/assessment-accommodation-page.html

This selection process is being used to staff positions across the country; ensure that you ONLY indicate your true locations of interest.

Candidates from outside the public service may be required to pay for travel costs for assessment as well as relocation costs associated with this selection process.

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.