Behavioral Insight Advisor

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We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request special accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

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Work environment

Our HR innovation team is looking for dynamic client-focused individuals who have a thirst for innovation and who want to be game-changers at the forefront of the Human Resources (HR) future of work.

Before applying, ask yourself the following :

- Can you bring value to a team working on the future of work and its impact on human resources?

- Can you thrive in an intricate, multi-faceted, ever-evolving environment?

- Are you at ease and confident working with ambiguity?

- Are you able to map out a path on your own in a large-scope project?

- Do you eat data for breakfast?

- Do you feed off of curiosity, continuous learning and innovation?

If this sounds like you, then please proceed with your application.

Why work with us ?

We are dedicated to creating a positive and dynamic environment where employees with new ideas and fresh perspectives can make a difference and excel.

As a member of the dynamic and multidisciplinary HR Innovation team, you will help discover, design, pilot and measure the success of new HR transformation ideas. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with various human resources stakeholders when testing out new ideas and/or approaches. Therefore, you will have the opportunity to leverage your creativity and your project management skills to ensure the success of the various initiatives launched by the team.

You will also benefit from a healthy work-life balance in an organization that is committed to the well-being of all employees and that values the use of both official languages.

Our offices are located at 140 Portage Street (Place du Portage, Phase IV) in Gatineau, Quebec (walking distance to the Canadian War Museum located on the Ontario side). The surrounding area has some great walking and biking trails for nature lovers. A gym is also accessible on site for those who want to keep in shape without going outside!!!

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 9,999 words (maximum) "It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples in your cover letter that illustrate how you meet each qualification listed in the “Other information” section below. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected."

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status 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.

Information on employment equity

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 of the qualifications (essentials or assets) will initially be assessed through your application.

STEP 1 – INTRODUCE YOURSELF

Tell us about you! We want to know why you would be the ideal candidate for this position and what you would bring to this role.

Education:

Please explain how you meet the following education requirement:

- Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in human resources management, labor 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.

For additional information on the PE qualification standard, please consult the following link :
https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/staffing/qualification-standards/core.html#pe

Experience:

- Explain how you have managed multifaceted projects that involved collaboration with various stakeholders. Provide specific examples and indicate how the projects were multifaceted and who the stakeholders were.

- Explain how you have conducted research and analysis of findings to identify issues and make recommendations. What steps did you employ in your research method? Provide specific examples.

- Explain how you have engaged with multiple stakeholders to understand their perspectives and how a solution might affect their business. Provide specific examples.

- Explain how you have produced written communications (e.g. reports, presentations, etc.) of varying importance that target a specific audience (i.e. peers, stakeholders, senior management). What were the audiences, the topics and the types of documents you wrote? Provide specific examples.

- Do you have experience in using behavioral insights to influence people’s decision-making? If so, explain when and how you used behavioral insights and what where the outcomes.

TELL US MORE (Assets)

We also want to learn more about other experiences you might have gained during your career:

- Have you ever had the opportunity to work with an innovation team? If so, what was your role? What did you learn working in an innovation environment?

- Do you have experience in data analytics? If so, provide details about your experience.

- Have you ever provided human resources advice and guidance on complex issues? If so, can you give an example of an issue on which you have provided advice and guidance?

- Have you ever used a design thinking approach or other innovative methods to solve a problem? If so, what was the problem? Which method(s) did you used? And what was the outcome?

STEP 2 – SHOW US

If your application is screened in, you will be invited to demonstrate your competencies and knowledge via an innovative evaluation process:

- Strategic thinking
- Communications skills in written and oral form
- Works well with own team and stakeholders
- Ability to multi-task in an ever-evolving environment
- Reliability
- Initiative
- Knowledge of behavioral insight methods

A Second Language Evaluation (CBC/CBC) and Security Check (Reliability) will also be conducted.

We will ask you as well to submit a proof of your studies demonstrating that you have the required level for a PE position as established by the Treasury Board Secretariat.
Degree equivalency: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/information-candidates/degree-equivalency.html.

STEP 3 – MEET US

Finally, if you make it to this stage, we will organize an in-person meeting to validate with you the information you have provided throughout the selection process, and to learn more about your career aspirations.

IMPORTANT NOTES :

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

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.