Let’s get you started on a journey to a fulfilling career as a Senior Human Resources Assistant

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Why Choose Health Canada?

We don’t want to brag but we are pretty cool. Find out some of the reasons why here: https://reviews.canadastop100.com/top-employer-health-canada/

What Does Health Canada do?

In short, Health Canada is the federal department responsible for helping Canadians maintain and improve their health. Our website has a wealth of information for your reading pleasure. Don’t stress, there will not be a quiz on this.

Now let us start you on that journey – the who, what, where, why and how

WHO? You of course, yes you! Thank you for considering a career at Health Canada. We hope to impress you enough that you click on the “Apply online” button and show us what you’ve got!

WHAT? Unilingual and bilingual Senior Human Resources (HR) Assistants. You will be coordinating and providing administrative and program support to HR programs in the areas of Staffing, Labour Relations and Classification. You will be preparing, reviewing and processing supporting documents related to one or more of the HR program areas. You will also maintain and update HR management Information Systems and ensure data integrity and quality. So if you’ve ever wondered how staffing processes work in the Canadian Federal Government, here’s your chance to not only to see the hows, but to be an integral part of it all. You will be the HR Advisors’ right hand!

WHERE? Ah the possibilities. Friendly Halifax, culturally diverse Winnipeg, trendy Toronto, multicultural Montreal, vibrant Vancouver, welcoming Edmonton or in the heart of the Nation’s Capital, Ottawa.

WHY? This is the foot-in-the-door opportunity you’ve been waiting for. Come in as sought after HR Assistant and stay or move up the Health Canada ladder. For example, some of our HR Assistants have been with us for years while others (with qualifying degrees) have moved on to become HR Advisors, both of whom we value and appreciate equally. Your career path is yours to create. Whether you are looking for a change now or in the future, we encourage you to apply and look forward to having you join our team.

HOW?

STEP 1: Take the time to read the advertisement in its entirety from start to finish. Now read it again. Skimming through the advertisement means that you WILL miss important information.

STEP 2: Do you have what it takes? Prepare your résumé. Ensure that the essential education and experience we are asking for is reflected in your résumé.

STEP 3: Click on the “Apply online” button. Carefully read the questions and provide complete answers. Tell us how, when and where you obtained the education and experience we are asking for. If you do not tell us, we cannot guess (nor will we ask), which means we will have to say goodbye and wish you the best of luck in your future endeavours.

HINT: Indicate the month and year during which you obtained an education/experience criteria. Example: Use November 2018 to November 2019. Do not use 2018 to 2019 because to us that could mean one day, 12 months or anything in between. So if we have to guess, well, you know.

ANOTHER HINT: Pay careful attention to word counts where asked. Example: For this process, you will be asked to answer one written question using 300-500 words and complete sentences as part of your application. Your response will be used to evaluate not only the “Respectful of Diversity” criteria but also your “Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing”. We need a sufficient amount of text to determine if you meet these criteria. Anything under what we are asking simply won’t cut it.

STEP 4: Prepare yourself for the assessment phase. You will be asked for your proof of citizenship and proof of education. If you do not have them, now is that time to start looking for them.

Did we miss something? You have questions, we have answers. Shoot us an email, we will respond.

Intent of the process

This collective staffing process will be used to fill immediate and future vacancies. Once the immediate vacancies have been filled, applicants who meet the essential qualifications will be contacted as positions become available.

Interviews for this process will be completed via pre-recorded video interviews. If you are selected for an interview, you will be asked to record your responses to interview questions using your computer or mobile device. More information on the video interview process will be sent to you at that time.

Positions to be filled: 8

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A response to a text question addressing the following:

• Response to a written question to assess the criteria "Respectful of Diversity" and "Ability to communicate effectively in writing"

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

• A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternative

Degree equivalency

• At least two (2) years of experience providing administrative support services

• Experience in creating and updating electronic files and correspondence

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

Various language requirements
• English Essential
• French Essential
• Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

• Intermediate ability to use Microsoft Excel
• Ability to Work in a Team
• Ability to Organize/Orchestrate
• Ability to research, collect and gather information from various sources
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing
• Ability to communicate effectively orally
• Thoroughness
• Judgement
• Client-Oriented
• Showing initiative and being action oriented
• Respectful of Diversity
• Dependability

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

Although it is NOT mandatory to have the following education and experience criteria, hiring managers may use your answers to determine the right fit for their position. Should you have any of the education or experience criteria outlined below, we encourage you to take the time to reflect this information in your résumé using as much detail as possible.

Remember that any information you provide in any of your answers throughout the application process needs to be backed up in your résumé. Why? Because your résumé is what the hiring manager will be looking at when selecting from qualified candidates. Your résumé is your opportunity to shine.

• Experience responding to clients’ urgent requests for service or action in a fast-paced work environment
• Experience working in a virtual environment
• Experience providing administrative support services in a Human Resources environment
• Experience in maintaining and updating databases
• 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

Degree equivalency

Availability to work overtime as required

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

Pass marks will be established for each qualification. However, achieving the pass mark is not a guarantee that you will be put through the next stage of the assessment process. A cut-off score will be used and top-down approach may be used at any step if there are a sufficient number of candidates to meet immediate and anticipated staffing needs.

You are entitled to participate in this collective staffing process in the official language of your choice.

Our intent is to complete the assessment process as quickly as possible. We are committed to maintaining a close relationship and timely communication with you throughout the process. Therefore, we ask that you check your email and GCJobs account regularly.

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 special accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Information on accommodation for persons with disabilities:
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gcjobs/information-candidates/accommodations.html

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.