Job Description Analyst and Writer

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Duties

WHAT ARE THE POSITIONS ALL ABOUT?
The DFO Organization and Classification Centre of Expertise (OCCOE) team is looking for analytical and detail-oriented individuals who want to broaden their work experience within the Human Resources field. As a Job Description Writer and Analyst, you will have the opportunity to work with management across the Department in the development of job descriptions. You will also have the opportunity to work in a team environment on various classification related projects, on the development of work tools to expand the standardization of job descriptions within the Department, and to help innovate HR and simplify our processes.

Work environment

FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA AT A GLANCE
Canada is uniquely blessed with an abundance of freshwater and marine and coastal areas that are ecologically diverse and economically significant. The core business of Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard, managing Canada’s fisheries and safeguarding its waters, is central to who we are as a Department. Our work is part of the daily lives of Canadians. In over 400 locations across Canada, the employees of Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard carry out important work and deliver real results to Canadians.

WORKLIFE BALANCE IS IMPORTANT TO US
You will benefit from a healthy work-life balance in an organization that is committed to the well-being of all employees and that values the use of both official languages. You will be able to work flexible working hours and/or work from home to accommodate everything life has is store for you.

Intent of the process

The intent is to staff one position on a permanent basis. The work location will be determined according to the location of residence of the selected person. A pool of qualified candidates will also be created for future appointments.

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 in journalism, translation, technical writing, literature, languages, education, administration or any other area of study deemed acceptable by the employer.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCES
Experience in conducting research used to prepare written documents.

Experience in editing and writing various types of documents, such as reports, job descriptions, briefing notes, memos, or technical/scientific documents.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CCB/CCB)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of guidelines and best practices in editing and writing technical documents and articles.

ABILITY
Ability to communicate effectively orally;
Ability to communicate effectively in writing;
Ability to analyze, compare and summarize information;
Ability to work effectively under pressure with changing priorities and to meet deadlines.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
Effective Interpersonal Skills
Attention to detail
Judgement
Dependability
Client Service Oriented

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in an area of study deemed acceptable by the employer.

Knowledge of the Office of the Chief Human Resources Officer (OCHRO) guidelines related to job description writing.

Experience in providing job description writing services.

Experience with a Human Resources Management System (such as PeopleSoft).

Experience with the use of a Human Resources database.

Experience in conducting interviews in order to collect information.

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

*** A top-down approach based on relevant and/or depth and breadth of experience might be used to select which candidates will be further assessed.***

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.