HR Advisor Specialist

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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

PLEASE NOTE, WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT ON-LINE APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THE Canada.ca SITE. Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

Original proof of your education will be requested and must be provided during the selection process, in order to verify that candidates meet the education requirement. Candidates who are unable to provide proof that they meet this essential qualification as requested may be eliminated from the process. Also note, if the name on your education credentials does not match the name on your current photo identification, you will need to provide proof of your name change.

Education obtained outside of Canada must be evaluated. Please contact the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials as soon as possible to initiate the evaluation process. http://www.cicic.ca/

You must provide proof of your Canadian Citizenship. The original of one of the following documents must be provided for verification:
- Provincial or territorial birth certificate
- Naturalization certificates (issued prior to Jan. 1, 1947)
- Registration of Birth Abroad certificates (issued between Jan. 1, 1947 and Feb. 14, 1977)
- Certificates of Retention
- Citizenship certificates
If the name identified on the above documents is different than your current legal name, please also provide proof of name change.

When submitting an application to this selection process, you will be prompted to answer screening questions concerning the essential education, and the essential and asset experience qualifications. It is your responsibility to provide clear and concrete examples in your responses to each question, including when (from-to), where (occupational title, organization) and how you obtained your education and experience. It is recommended that you describe the experience examples in specific terms, providing sufficient details so that the Assessment Board can clearly understand. Describe the situation/task, the action you took, what you accomplished and/or what you learned. Content of your response must be supported by your CV/resume as your responses to these questions will be used as a primary source of information and your CV/resume will only be used to validate this information. Should you indicate in your response "please refer to CV/resume" your application will be rejected. Lack of examples and details will result in your application being rejected as the Assessment Board will have insufficient information to determine if the requirement is met.

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.

Work environment

As part of the Human Resources Branch of the RCMP, the National Promotions Unit (NPU) is responsible for processing all non-commissioned officer (NCO) promotions across the RCMP. This administrative national unit, located at E Division Headquarters at 14200 Green Timbers Way, Surrey, B.C., is comprised of the Promotions Specialist Team and the Advisory Team. The intent of this process is to fill a term position on the Advisory Team.

The incumbent is expected to work full-time.

HR Advisor Specialist Key Activities:

Represent the Officer in Charge (OIC)/Delegate of the National Promotions Unit in the formal grievance process by responding to promotion-related grievances on their behalf;

Research issues related to grievances and prepare various documents including Negotiated Agreements, Resolution Documents, Written Submissions, and supporting documentary evidence, to support arguments in the grievance process;

Conduct research, identify and resolve issues and provide strategic advice to Management, clients and stakeholders on complex issues related to the grievance and promotional process, policies, practices and procedures;

Engage in informal conflict resolution with grievers during the Initial Stage of the grievance process;

Review validation and selection feedback documents to ensure all documentation adheres to policy;

Assist in decision-making at the request of the OIC of the National Promotions Unit and provide advice concerning potential decisions that may result in a grievance; and,

Review and make recommendations for promotion policy.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff one temporary Bilingual Imperative (CCC/CCC) position. A qualified group of candidates may be identified and may be used to staff future vacancies (including similar positions and English Essential positions, on a temporary or permanent basis, at full or part time hours) located at 14200 Green Timbers Way, Surrey, BC.

Once established, the qualified pool will be valid for a period of one year and may be extended.

Note, this position is currently under classification review.

This selection process will initially be used to staff the position on a temporary basis.

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

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 1,000 words (maximum) "You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected."

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

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.

Notes:

1.Indeterminate incumbents of PE positions and of positions in the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions and in Indian Oil and Gas Canada that are equivalent to PE positions on October 1, 1999, who do not possess the education level prescribed above, are deemed to meet the minimum education standard based on their education, training and/or experience. They must be accepted as having met the minimum education standard whenever this standard is called for when staffing PE positions and positions in the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions and Indian Oil and Gas Canada that are equivalent to PE positions. This note also applies to persons appointed or deployed, for an indeterminate period, to PE positions after that date as the result of staffing transactions started before October 1, 1999. The positions in the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions and in Indian Oil and Gas Canada that are equivalent to PE positions are those that meet the Treasury Board definition for the PE occupational group.

2.The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and must have been taken at a recognized post-secondary institution, but not necessarily within a degree program in the required specialization.

3.An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience, that is comparable to a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization relevant to the work to be performed, may serve as an alternative to meet the minimum education standard. Whenever the minimum education standard is met through this alternative, it is met only for the position being staffed, and candidates must be re-assessed for future appointments or deployments where the manager has decided to use this alternative.

Degree equivalency

Experience in providing guidance and advice to management and employees
Experience in composing written correspondence and reports to management
Experience using word processing software and spreadsheets

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual - Imperative (CCC/CCC)
English Essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of Acts & Regulations, policies and legal terminology pertaining to the RCMP grievance process
Knowledge of ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution) and IBN (Interest Based Negotiation) processes
Knowledge of the RCMP Vision and Values
Knowledge of legislation, policies and trends in Human Resources Management

Thinking Things Through
Showing Initiative and Being Action-Oriented
Working Effectively with Others
Demonstrating integrity and respect
Communications (oral)
Communications (written)
Client Service Orientation
Business Acumen
Attention to Detail

Ability to research and interpret policy and jurisprudence
Ability to analyze issues, identify impacts, develop strategies and provide sound recommendations
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to communicate effectively in writing

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

Successful completion of courses in Conflict Resolution and/or Interest Based Negotiation
(In your application, please include the course provider, the course title, the date of completion and the number of hours of training)

Degree equivalency

Experience in administering employee grievances within a formal grievance process
Experience in mediation, negotiation, facilitation or arbitration
Experience working with the RCMP Non-Commissioned Officer Promotions process

Conditions of employment

Enhanced Reliability Status

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

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

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.

To be granted RCMP security clearance and to maintain the ethical standards of the RCMP, candidates must not be, or have been, involved in certain criminal activities*, have been dishonourably discharged, have pending personal bankruptcies, etc. For additional information and a complete list of activities, please visit http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/qualifications-and-requirements and read the section titled “To apply as a police officer, you must not have”, as well as the applicable considerations. The security requirements are the same for all employees of the RCMP.

Depending on the requirements of the position(s) being staffed from this process, for current or future vacancies, any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements, and organizational needs may be applied at the time of staffing. Candidates may be contacted and assessed against these criteria at any time during this process.

Interested persons must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to the position, in a manner determined by the Selection Board. A person may be appointed to the position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements or organizational needs. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

Please note that within the context of this selection process, travel costs/expenses will not be reimbursed. Consequently, candidates will be responsible for travel costs.

Random selection may be used to identify which applicants will be assessed or appointed in this appointment process.

Top-down selection may apply.

Written test(s) may be administered.

Interviews may be conducted.

Reference checks may be conducted.

If a qualified candidate has been selected and appointed on an indeterminate basis from the established pool, they will be removed from the pool. If a candidate is selected for a specified period (including term, acting, or assignment/secondment) appointment, they will remain in the pool for future offers.

This process and the resulting pool will only be used to staff positions in the RCMP.

Any information provided by a candidate through their application or assessment that is deemed to be incorrect or fraudulent will be eliminated from further consideration.

Experience qualifications will be assessed upon application. Further confirmation or assessment may be conducted through reference checks.

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

PLEASE NOTE: Where an e mail address is provided, the Selection Board may choose to communicate with candidates by e mail to provide/request information and to invite candidates to attend any portion of the assessment. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent. We will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

Candidates must meet the conditions of employment and continue to meet these same conditions during their employment.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

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.