Organizational Design and Job Evaluation Advisor (Amended - closing date)

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

Candidates must submit their application using the "Apply online" function. Only applications submitted via this portal will be considered, unless a valid reason is presented prior to the closing date and accepted by the hiring manager.

VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: Candidates that apply for this position will have to complete a **SCREENING QUESTIONNAIRE** in order to clearly demonstrate that they meet the education and experience criteria (essential and asset qualifications).

Candidates must clearly demonstrate in the experience questionnaire how they meet the education and experience criteria listed as essential and asset qualifications on the statement of merit criteria. The assessment board cannot make any assumptions about your experience. Note that it is not sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Résumés may be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the experience questionnaire. Failure to clearly demonstrate in the questionnaire how you meet the education and experience, both essential and asset, where applicable, may result in the rejection of your application.

Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.

Interviews may be administered by teleconference or videoconference.

Relocation assistance of up to $5000 is available for the public. For federal public employees, please refer to the Relocation Directive at http://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/d6/en.

Duties

Organizational Design and Job Descriptions Evaluation align structures with the mission and objectives of the organization. Specialists in job descriptions evaluation in this area analyze functions and workloads; determine the best skills mix (occupational groups, levels, and numbers of positions); and develop effective organizational structures. Organizational Design and Job Descriptions Evaluation Advisors analyze the duties assigned to positions against standards established by the Treasury Board to determine the value of jobs, in order to control the government of Canada’s wage bill and ensure employees are compensated appropriately for their work. These Human Resources Advisors conduct a broad range of activities including updating job descriptions, chairing job descriptions evaluation committees, participating in grievance committees and leading organizational design exercises of a new team.

Work environment

JOIN our professional and dynamic team AND YOU WILL BE PART OF...

• one of the TOP 100 Canada's Best Employer in 2018 (Forbes).
• an organization that offers work-life balance through a flexible work environment, excellent benefits and competitive salaries are among our appeal.
• a culture of experimentation and innovation that regularly tests new ways of doing business to improve programs and services.
• an organization that selects and welcomes foreign nationals whose skills contribute to Canadian prosperity as permanent residents. NOTE: Do not apply to Communications Security Establishment (or other Top Secret organizations)
• an organization that encourages career aspirations and promotes the professional development of its employees.
• an organization that offers an opportunity to 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

A pool of partially qualified candidates (with the exception of the Second Language Evaluation and security clearance) will be established to staff positions in organizational design and job descriptions evaluation in various federal organizations within the Government of Canada. This process could be used to staff similar positions with different status, language profiles and levels and various level of security.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

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 any other field relevant to the work to be performed.

Candidates with foreign credentials will need to get their diplomas, certificates and/or degrees assessed against Canadian education standards. The Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials assists individuals by referring them to the appropriate organizations.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Experience in providing organizational design and / or job descriptions evaluation services to clients.
Experience in conducting research and analyses and developing options for organizational design issues or job descriptions evaluation.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC, English essential, French essential, depending on the hiring organization.

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES
Analytical thinking
Showing initiative and being action-oriented
Working effectively with others
Demonstrating integrity and respect
Communication
Client service oriented

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in working in one or various Human Resources disciplines.
Experience in participating in project teams, working groups and /or committees.
Experience in organizational design or in job descriptions evaluation within the municipal or provincial government areas or in private companies.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
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.

OPERATIONAL NEEDS
Some federal organizations may require to work late or overtime and to have the ability and willingness to travel.

Conditions of employment

Various security levels depending on the hiring organization: Reliability, Secret or Top Secret.

For the Communications Security Establishment (CSE):
Canadian citizens who qualify for a Top Secret security clearance; conforming to CSE’s standards (Security Requirements: Candidates must have no criminal record. The screening process involves a security interview, a polygraph test, a psychological assessment, and a background investigation covering a minimum of your last 10 years history, including credit and financial verifications. Ongoing substance abuse is a factor to be assessed as part of your screening process).

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

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

A written examination may be administered.

Standardized tests may be used to evaluate candidates.

An interview may be administered. Interviews may be administered by teleconference or videoconference.

Reference checks may be sought.

Top down selection may be used in this selection process.

Please ensure that your Personal Record Identifier (PRI) is included in your application, if applicable.

You must provide proof of your education credentials at a later date.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

We will send all communications to candidates by email. All communications related to this process, including email, may be used to assess your qualifications. Candidates who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block this type of email).

Relocation assistance of up to $5000 is available for the public. For federal public employees, please refer to the Relocation Directive at http://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/d6/en.

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.