Informal Conflict Management Practitioner

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Public Service Human Resources, K & G Divisions
Ressources humaines de la fonction publique, Divisions K et G

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 from outside the federal public service will be required to pay for their own travel (including travel for assessment purposes), and may be required to pay for their own relocation expenses.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one (1) permanent position in Edmonton, AB.

Applicants are encouraged to apply ONLY if they are willing and able to work in or relocate to Edmonton, Alberta and within a 40 kilometer radius.

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)

- A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

- One hundred (100) hours of acceptable training* in conflict management which must include forty (40) hours of mediation training.

*Documented proof to be provided and must include course provider, course title, date of completion and duration of training in hours.

- Significant* experience in providing workplace informal conflict management services in at least two of the following areas: conflict analysis, conflict coaching, facilitation, mediation, and group interventions.

- Experience in delivering training.

*Significant experience is understood to mean the depth and breadth of the experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of various, complex related Informal Conflict management activities for minimum of 2 years.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in conflict management, human resources management or a field relevant to the position being staffed.

Degree equivalency

Completion of Conflict Coaching training with an evaluation of 'competent'.

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

English essential
The functions and duties of the position will only require the use of English.

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of interest-based Conflict Management theories, principles and processes.

Knowledge of the sequence of activities involved in a mediation process.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to plan own work and meet deadlines
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to analyze, solve problems and make recommendations

Adaptability
Judgment
Effective Interpersonal Relations
Initiative

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

Knowledge of the informal and formal dispute resolution systems applied with the federal public services.

Willingness and ability to work hours that may extend beyond the regular hours of work.

Willingness and ability to travel using various modes of transportation (including owned or leased government transport, commercial and light aircraft and up to and including remote locations).

Conditions of employment

RCMP Reliability Status

NOTE: Successful candidates will require a valid RCMP security clearance prior to appointment and throughout the tenure of their employment. The process to obtain RCMP security clearance involves a security/reliability interview and a field investigation regarding matters of criminal activity which includes reference checks, verification of credit/financial status, education, employment, etc . As such, the process may take several weeks or months to complete.

Possession of a valid driver’s license or personal mobility associated with the possession of a valid driver’s license.

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

Your responses to the screening questions will be used as the primary source in determining whether you meet the screening requirements. It is insufficient to state only that the requirement is met or to provide a listing of current responsibilities. Candidates must provide concrete examples demonstrating how they meet the requirements.
FAILURE TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT AND APPROPRIATE INFORMATION MAY RESULT IN ELIMINATION FROM THE PROCESS.

Volume Management strategies may be used.

Candidates may be assessed using one or more of the following tools: standardized tests, written exam, interview, simulation exercise and reference checks.

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence and telephone conversations, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

Should a Civilian Member (CM) be found qualified and selected for appointment, the appointment will not result in a change of status to another category for the member.

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.