Compensation and Benefits Advisor

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

This position is classified at the RE-03 level which is equivalent to the following group and level: AS-04.

Duties

Under the supervision of the Team Leader, Compensation, Benefits and Integrity, you will be responsible for providing a wide-range of pay related services to FCAC employees. Your key activities, as a Compensation Advisor will be:

• Conducting extensive and complex research and analysis on a variety of compensation subjects
• Determining employee entitlements, providing expert advice and resolution on entitlement issues
• Examining, analyzing and processing a wide variety of compensation and benefits transactions and maintaining the integrity of data in the Phoenix pay system (integrated environment)
• Analyzing employment histories to identify and correct historical errors and/or implement decisions involving retroactivity
• Providing advice and input into initiatives that support the Agency’s plans and priorities

Work environment

FCAC is a separate agency that offers the same pension and benefits plans as the core federal public service. In addition, you will benefit from a minimum of four (4) weeks of vacation leave per year, earn a competitive salary, and be eligible for an annual performance pay. We have our own classification system (RE and REX).

We are a passionate, enthusiastic and innovative team committed to protecting consumers by supervising federally regulated financial entities and by strengthening the financial literacy of Canadians. With a team of more than 100 employees and plans to grow, we strive to give you opportunities to meet your personal and professional goals in a respectful and inclusive workplace. We are located in downtown Ottawa.

If you are motivated, strategic and creative and want to join a dynamic team, FCAC is definitely for you!

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff one (1) position on an indeterminate basis.

This selection process may be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates, which could be used to staff similar or identical positions with various linguistic profiles and requirements, security profiles and various tenures.

We may appoint candidates by applying one or more of the following criteria:
• Breadth, depth, type of specific asset experience;
• Matching individual experience assets or qualifications to the need of the Agency;
• Level of one or more competencies/qualifications.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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

Secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of training and experience

An acceptable combination is defined as having completed modules 1 and 2 of the Training Program for Compensation Advisors, and two (2) years of experience processing a variety of transactions in the Phoenix pay system.

Degree equivalency

Recent* and significant** experience in providing expert compensation and benefits advice to clients within the Federal Public Service

Recent* and significant** experience in investigating and resolving pay related issues arising from the Phoenix pay system

Recent* and significant** experience in processing pay related transactions in the Phoenix pay system as a Compensation Advisor

*Recent is defined as experience acquired over the last three (3) years.
**Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of various complex related activities for a minimum of two (2) years.

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

Experience in using MyGCHR (Peoplesoft 9.1) as an HR Professional

Experience preparing a variety of documents, such as presentations, reports or briefing notes

Experience using advanced Excel features, such as Pivot Tables, Formulas or AutoFilters

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of regulations, collective agreements, policies and procedures relevant to compensation and benefits

Knowledge of the interrelationship between compensation and the various human resources disciplines

Demonstrating integrity and respect

Thinking things through

Working effectively with others

Showing initiative and being action oriented

Ability to plan, organize and prioritize workload in order to meet deadlines

Ability to verify information to ensure accuracy and completeness

Ability to work independently and under pressure

Ability to communicate effectively in writing

Ability to communicate effectively orally

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

Ability to deliver presentations

Willingness and availability to work overtime on short notice

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status 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

Reference checks will be sought.

An interview will be administered.

A written test will be administered.

You are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of your choice. Please indicate your preferred official language in your application.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

All job application must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System online. To submit an application on-line, please click on "APPLY ONLINE" below.

If you do not have Internet access in your home or through friends, relatives or neighbors, here are some suggested locations: campus career centers, libraries, community centers, Internet cafés, Canada/Student Employment Centers, and Public Service Commission (PSC) regional offices. You may also call 1-800 O-Canada (1-800-622-6232), or TTY 1-800-926-9105, for information on the nearest public Internet access location.

Persons who cannot apply online or persons with disabilities preventing them from applying online are asked to inform the contact persons responsible for this process and to contact 1-800-645-5605 prior to the closing date.

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.