Human Resources Advisor - Various Disciplines

Update: Amended Process Intent

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

To help us determine for which Human Resources (HR) discipline (staffing, classification, labour relations, HR planning and HR programs) you would be best suited for you will be asked several screening questions through the application process. If you answer “yes” to any of the questions you must show in your CV in what capacity you gained this experience (job title, role, responsibilities, duties, timeframe, organization, etc.). The board members reviewing your application must be able to see clearly that you meet the required qualifications. Failing to do so may result in your application being rejected.

Questions have also been included pertaining to official languages and interest in consideration for bilingual positions, in addition to the disciplines and work locations for which you would like to be considered. You will not be canvassed for this information at a later date so please ensure to respond to all questions.

Work environment

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.

Candidates working outside the National Capital Region are co-located with local Human Resources personnel in regional offices or at Canadian Armed Forces Bases or Wings.

Candidates located in the National Capital Region will be working at the newly renovated, state-of-the art National Defence Headquarters. Located at 60 Moodie Drive, NDHQ (Carling) is situated on 360 acres in Ottawa’s west end.

Intent of the process

We are recruiting seasoned Human Resources (HR) professionals at the Advisor level for current and future needs at our National Defence locations across Canada. The results of this process may be used to create a pool of qualified candidates.

Once National Defence has made their initial appointments, other government departments may use this pool to staff their needs across Canada.

Positions to be filled: 20

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. *Extensive experience in providing advice and guidance to management or clients in one or more Human Resources (HR) disciplines.

*Extensive experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience as well as complexity of tasks that is obtained with the performance of duties for a period of at least three (3) years.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB
Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC
English Essential (may apply to appointments in unilingual regions only)

Information on language requirements

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:
Q1: Thinking things through
Q2: Showing initiative and being action oriented
Q3: Communications (oral and written)
Q4: Client Service Orientation

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

Depending on the position being staffed, any of the qualifications below may be deemed as an essential “must have” or an asset qualification “nice to have”.

Additional qualifications related to the position being staffed may be added where required.

AEX1: *Extensive experience in staffing – hiring and recruitment
AEX2: *Extensive experience in classification – organizational design and job evaluation
AEX3: *Extensive experience in labour relations – grievances, unsatisfactory performance, discipline, etc.
AEX4: Experience in HR Planning – developing future oriented HR plans
AEX5: *Extensive experience in HR Programs – employment equity, diversity & inclusion or community management programs such as, but not limited to, performance management, onboarding, and employee development.
AEX6: Experience analyzing quantitative and qualitative data in order to establish way forward (product could include Action Plan, Project Plan, Human Resources Plan, or other relevant documents)
AEX7: Experience in applying legislation and policies related to labour relations
AEX8: Experience working with union representatives in order to resolve issues
AEX9: Experience conducting organizational design projects, including options analyses
AEX10: Classification Accreditation from the Federal Public Service (provide TBS OC number)

*Extensive experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience as well as complexity of tasks that is obtained with the performance of duties for a period of at least three (3) years.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Willingness to travel across Canada
Willingness to work overtime as required

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

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 designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Applications submitted by email will not be accepted. You must apply on-line through www.jobs.gc.ca. 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.

Various volume management strategies may be applied at any stage of the selection process such as random selection, top-down selection of candidates and screening based on degree of experience.

Communication for this process will be sent by email. Candidates must include a valid email address in their application that is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users as some email systems block these types of email. Candidates must check their email accounts frequently as responses provided after prescribed deadlines may not be accepted. Failure to respond to communications may be construed as a withdrawal from this process.

Please note that all communication and conduct during the process may be used to evaluate any competency listed on the advertisement.

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.