Negotiator

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

Only applications received directly via the System (https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page1710?toggleLanguage=en) will be accepted.

If you do not clearly demonstrate how you meet all screening criteria, your application will be rejected. Your application may also be rejected if it has incomplete information. We will not contact you to request information that is missing from your application

Work environment

TBS is a central agency located in the National Capital Region. Working at TBS offers a unique opportunity to:
• contribute to the work of a central federal agency
• be part of cultivating the federal public service as a model workplace
With high-performing teams and innovative practices, TBS professionals in various fields serve Canadians by:
• collaborating on government-wide initiatives
• driving excellence in people management
• taking initiative
• effectively managing risks

Intent of the process

The initial intent of this process is to offer two indeterminate positions.

A pool of qualified persons resulting from this process MAY be created and MAY be used to fill similar positions with linguistic profiles (bilingual imperative BBB/BBB, bilingual imperative CBC/CBC) as well as tenures (indeterminate, deployment, acting, assignment, secondment, specified period) which may vary according to the position being staffed.

Positions to be filled: 2

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 or an acceptable combination of education and experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
- Experience in analyzing information and evaluating results to recommend the best strategy and solution to Senior Management* on complex files**;
- Experience working with bargaining agents;
- Experience in drafting reports, briefing notes and presentations for Senior Management*;
- Significant*** experience in analyzing and interpreting collective agreements or bargaining agreements and providing advice to Senior Management*;
- Experience working in constantly evolving and pressured environments.

* Senior Management is defined as management levels ranging from Director or equivalent up to the Assistant Deputy Minister level or equivalent (i.e.: CEO, VP etc.)
**Complex files are those with at least two (2) of the following characteristics: multidimensional, highly sensitive, affecting many partners or stakeholders, precedent-setting, having a major impact on service or program delivery, in direct fulfilment of department or government priorities.
***Significant is defined as depth and breadth of experience normally associated with the performance of those duties for a period of approximately two (2) years.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
- Knowledge of the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat role and responsibilities related to collective bargaining;
- Knowledge of recent legislative changes and their impact on collective bargaining.

Abilities:
- Ability to analyze and respond to collective bargaining proposals;
- Ability to plan and develop strategies for the negotiation of collective agreements;
- Ability to manage a workload with competing priorities;
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally;
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing;
- Ability to lead and represent organizations within working groups or committees.

Personal Suitability:
- Judgment;
- Initiative;
- Effective interpersonal relationships;
- Persuasiveness;
- Tact and discretion.

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

Asset Qualifications:

Experience:
- Experience in developing the Employer’s positions with respect to collective bargaining;
- Significant*** experience in providing labour relations advice.

Knowledge:
- Knowledge of the objectives and priorities of the government;
- Knowledge of programs, directions and initiatives that influence labour relations management.

Organizational Needs:
-Treasury Board Secretariat employees affected by workforce adjustment may be appointed before persons employed by other government organizations;
-In support of achieving a diverse workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and women.

Operational Requirements:
- Ability and willingness to work overtime as required and on short notice;
- Ability and willingness to travel as required.

Conditions of employment

Secret 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

If you have applied on PM-MCO-03 selection process 2019-TBD-IA-AB-114624, please note that you do not need to apply to this selection process.

The interviews will take place during the first and second week of October. It is important that you are available during this period

We will communicate with you about this process by email. As a result, you must update your Public Service Resourcing System profile if it changes. Applicants should use an email address that accepts messages from unknown senders (some email systems block such messages).

If you do not respond to our communications, we will interpret this as your withdrawal from the process.

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being 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.