Learning and Performance Management Advisor

Update: Amended the Education criteria in French.

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

Any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements, and organizational needs may be used for the screening of applications. If you meet these criteria, please clearly demonstrate how you meet them in writing. Provide examples and describe the work/duties you have performed. Failure to do so may result in your application not being considered further during the screening process.

If you are already working for the Public Service, please clearly identify your substantive group and level, your employment status, and PRI on your resume / application.

Work environment

Working at Department of National Defence is for you, if you: ‎
• MAKE THINGS HAPPEN: Tackling complex challenges and problem-solving;
• TAKE RESPONSIBILITY: Based on confidence in your judgment and the service you provide;
• STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE: Committing to continuous learning.

What do you need to know about us:

Our work makes a positive contribution to provide high-quality Human Resources support to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad. As a civilian employee, you will be an essential part of the Defence Team.

Come work for one of Canada’s most dynamic organizations, with a mission of protecting Canada and Canadian interests and values, while contributing to international peace and security. The Department of National Defence (DND) is a department like no other. DND and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) are together the largest federal government department, and the only department where military members work alongside civilians. Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources – Civilian) is a national Human Resources team providing services to civilian and military clients across Canada.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff a Learning and Performance Management Advisor in Halifax:

A pool of qualified candidates may be established within the Department of National Defence and may be used to staff similar positions with various language profiles.

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

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
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

EXPERIENCE
EX1. Experience in modifying or adapting, and facilitating adult learning activities.
EX2. Experience networking and establishing partnerships with clients and stakeholders.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual imperative (CBC/CBC or 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

ABILITY
A1: Communications (Written & Oral)

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

Asset Ability
A1. Ability to develop and facilitate adult learning solutions.
A2. Ability to conduct a learning needs assessment.
A3. Ability to provide performance management and learning advisory services.

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

Information on employment equity

Operational Requirements
- Frequent travel and overtime is required.

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

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.

When completing the screening questionnaire, remember that the assessment board cannot make assumptions about your experience. It is insufficient to simply say that you have the required qualifications or to list your current or past duties. Rather, candidates must demonstrate how they meet the education and experience criteria listed in the job opportunity advertisement by providing CLEAR AND CONCRETE EXAMPLES. Please note that your ability to communicate in writing will be assessed through your answer to the text question.

Persons with a disability preventing them from applying online should contact their respective Public Service Commission Regional Office or use the following toll-free number: 1 800 645-5605. It is your responsibility to advise the DND official of your accommodation needs at the commencement and at each stage of the assessment process as the type of accommodation might change depending on the nature of the assessment.

COMMUNICATION FOR THIS PROCESS will be sent by email. Candidates must check their email accounts frequently as there may be new communication regarding this process or a deadline for response. Responses provided after the indicated deadline may not be accepted. Candidates must include in their application a valid email address that is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users; some email systems block these types of email. Ensure to check/view your spam folder regularly. The DND is not responsible for any incorrect or incomplete application information. Errors in your profile and/or failure to update your contact information may result in no further consideration of your application. Failure to respond to communications may be construed as a withdrawal from this process.

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.