Human Resources Partners - Post-Secondary Recruitment

Important messages

The Government of Canada is committed to fostering a public service culture grounded in diversity, inclusiveness and accessibility. An inclusive workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated and respected, and where each person’s talents and strengths are fully developed and utilized.

Representation matters!

Creating an environment where diverse perspectives are valued begins with self-declaration. Count yourself in and self-declare by identifying to which employment equity group(s) you belong to.

Give yourself the best chance to succeed!

If you have a limitation that may impact your performance during an assessment, such as a test or interview, you may require an accommodation. Assessment accommodations are designed to remove the obstacles without altering the criteria being assessed so candidates with limitations can fully demonstrate their abilities.

To request an assessment accommodation or if you have questions, including the physical environment of the exam room, please contact us as soon as possible at

Canada’s Public Service is recognized as a world class public service. Through this one employer:

• you will have access to a variety of opportunities across the country in a broad range of specializations that offers training, development possibilities and career advancement;
• you will have access to work-life balance through a flexible work environment, excellent benefits and competitive salaries;
• you will be able to put your calling to work and have an impact on your community through your contribution and the quality of your work;
• you will be encouraged to innovate, collaborate and challenge the status quo in achieving results for Canadians and our communities.

Join us and be part of a modern, leading and performing federal public service! Apply today!

Duties

Being a human resources professional means offering expert advice, but it is also about:
• Supporting management in the delivery of services that meet the organization's needs;
• Contributing to the achievement of the organization's strategic and operational objectives by focusing on results;
• Bringing a range of operational and strategic considerations and perspectives to the various situations and issues in order to support the decision-making process; and
• Working in a constantly-evolving environment.

The Government of Canada is the largest employer in the country and offers various services to Canadians. To achieve this, it employs people in various fields, such as scientists, administrators, ship officers, inspectors, wildlife officers, etc. Human resources professionals contribute in a major way in acquiring talent, paying personnel, ensuring their professional development, health and safety as well as several other services.

To find out more about this profession, watch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpcn5pEvQmI

We also invite you to join our GCCollab page to learn more about careers in human resources, by copying and pasting the following link in your web browser: https://gccollab.ca/groups/profile/2304095/encareers-in-human-resourcesfrcarriu00e8res-en-ressources-humaines
Please note that you need an email address from your school institution to register.

Work environment

• Do you want to be close to the action, people and data that fuel and influence the decision-making in an organization?
• Are you thorough, possess business acumen, pay attention to detail and demonstrate a good capacity for analysis?
• Would you like to be part of a team of professionals where everyone supports one another with the single intent of seeing you succeed?

If you answered yes to all of the above, a career in Human resources at the Government of Canada may just be for you! It's an ideal place to enable you to grow and develop in your work and to contribute to the modernization of human resources practices. In order to ensure your professional development, you can count on structured and practical training in order to forge your future in the Federal Public Service. Lastly, when you join Canada’s public service, you are getting much more than a job. It is a career, based on the wealth and diversity of the jobs and the people who work in them. So do not hesitate to invest in yourself and your career.

If you have an interest in human resources, or you are beginning your career as a human resources professional and would like to continue your development, apply today for an opportunity to join Canada’s public service!

Intent of the process

Over the last few years, federal organizations and agencies have been recruiting hundreds of new human resources professionals annually, at all levels.

The PSC in collaboration with various federal government organizations will establish a fully assessed pool that will be made available to federal organizations across the country to staff positions in Human Resources. Please note that the majority of the positions are located in the National Capital Region (Ottawa and Gatineau) and the main urban centers. Therefore, please only select the work locations that are of interest to you.

Positions to be filled: 100

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

A degree* , obtained OR will be obtained by June 30th, 2020, from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in human resources, industrial or labour relations, psychology, public or business administration, organizational development, education, social science, sociology or any other field relevant to the work

*Unless it is otherwise specified (e.g., Master’s degree), the term “degree” refers to a baccalaureate as established by educational authorities.

Proof of education will be required before the employment offer start date. If you have a diploma from another country, you must provide proof of Canadian equivalency.

Degree equivalency

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

Various language requirements
If interested in being considered for bilingual positions, you will be invited to undergo our standardized tests for second language evaluation in order to determine your bilingualism level.

For the positions within the National Capital Region and within the province of Quebec, please note that the majority of positions are bilingual.

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

Competencies:

- Thinking things through
- Showing initiative and being action-oriented
- Communication (written and oral)
- Client service orientation
- Judgment
- Reasoning

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

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

Information on employment equity

Operational Requirements

Certain positions could require the incumbent to work overtime, travel or be willing to relocate.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Required security clearance levels may vary according to the position being staffed.

Tests

How and when will I be assessed?

You will receive an unsupervised internet test (PSEE UIT 370) at the end of October 2019 to be completed within a five (5) day window to assess your judgment and reasoning skills.

If you are successful at the unsupervised test, you will be invited to the supervised in-person test (PSEE 371) that will be administered starting in November 2019 to further assess your judgment and reasoning skills.

For more information on these tests, the testing process and assessment accommodation, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/recruitment/graduates/post-secondary-recruitment.html

If your application is selected following the standardized exams, you will be invited to demonstrate the following skills through a formal assessment process starting in January 2020 to assess the following competencies:
- Thinking things through
- Showing initiative and being action-oriented
- Communication (written and oral)
- Client service orientation

Note: The formal assessment will include: a written test and a simulation exercise. Reference checks may be completed by the hiring department at a later date.

Other information

Each request for assessment accommodations will be individually reviewed. You will be asked to provide information regarding your limitations. If needed, professional documentation could be requested to determine the appropriate accommodation measures. For more information about assessment accommodation, please visit our website at https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/assessment-accommodation-page.html

Other qualifications not mentioned in this employment opportunity could be assessed at a later date depending on the position to be staffed.

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.