Human Resources Assistant

Important messages

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 specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

Screening Questions:
It is your responsibility as a candidate to answer the screening questions (i.e. Education and Experience Qualifications, both Essential and Assets). Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that you meet the qualifications or to provide a listing of current or past task descriptions. Rather you must provide concrete examples, which illustrate how you meet each qualification. Candidates must clearly indicate the length of their work experiences, by providing detailed information. Please note that the screening questions are the primary tool used for screening purposes.

Please note that any portion of your application may be used to assess written communication.

Work environment

TRANSPORT CANADA: A SMART CAREER MOVE!

Transport Canada employs over 5,000 talented and motivated employees working in the Atlantic, Quebec, Ontario, Prairie and Northern, Pacific regions, and at our Ottawa headquarters. We develop policies and enforce acts and regulations that support transportation efficiency, safety, security, durability, and align with global standards. Our vision is of a safe, secure, durable, innovative and integrated transportation system that supports trade and economic growth, a cleaner environment and the wellbeing of Canada’s middle class. Our transportation agenda thrives to adopt new ways of thinking about how we deliver services and oversee the transportation system.

We are an employer that fosters employee well-being, provides an open and respectful workplace, competitive benefits and flexible work schedules that promote work-life balance.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to fill a permanent bilingual vacancy in Winnipeg.
A pool of qualified candidates may be established within Transport Canada and may be used to staff similar positions with various tenures (including casual/term/indeterminate) or various security profiles (Secret or Reliability).

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Education
ED1: Successful completion of secondary school education or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience
EX1: Recent* experience in delivering services to internal or external clients.

EX2: Recent* and significant** experience in using a variety of computer software programs such as Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.

*Recent experience is defined as gained within the last 4 years.
**Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally acquired when working in the field full time for at least two (2) years.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

Competencies
C1: Demonstrating Integrity and Respect
C2: Thinking things through
C3: Working Effectively with Others
C4: Showing Initiative and Being action Oriented
C5: Client Service Orientation

Abilities
A1: Attention to detail
A2: Ability to plan, organize and prioritize workload
A3: Ability to communicate effectively in writing
A4: Ability to communicate effectively orally
A5: Ability to analyze and synthesize information

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
Education
AED1: 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.

AED2: Successful completion of courses in the Human Resource Field from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Degree equivalency

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
Experience
AEX1: Experience in providing human resources support services in Staffing and/or Labour Relations in the federal public service.

AEX2: Experience working in a Human Resources environment.

AEX3: Experience using a Human Resources Management System such as: Transport Integrated Personnel System (TIPS), People Soft, or other Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS).

AEX4: Experience using electronic records information systems such as Records and Document Information Management System (RDIMS) or GCdocs.

AEX5: Experience in providing administrative support services.

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 designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

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.

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.

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/second-language-testing-public-service/self-assessment-tests.html

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.
Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). Candidates are strongly encouraged to check their email on a regular basis.

Please note volume management strategies such as invoking asset qualification(s), top-down selection, and/or random selection may be used.

Interviews and reference checks will be conducted.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

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