Human Resources Assistant

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

Intent of the process

The immediate intention of this process is to staff one temporary position till March 31, 2022 with possibility of an extension.

A pool of fully or partially qualified candidates may be established to staff similar positions within Elections Canada with bilingual imperative BBB/BBB profile and various tenures (temporary or permanent).

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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 education, training and/or experience

Degree equivalency

Experience* providing administrative services** in an office environment

Experience in entering information in a data entry system

Experience in working with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

*At least one (1) year experience in providing administrative services

**Administrative support services may include the performance of tasks such as managing the daily agenda of manager, planning or coordinating meetings, preparing documents or reviewing for accuracy, coordinating incoming and outgoing correspondence, filing, writing minutes of meetings, preparing spreadsheets and collating data, etc.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

Ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines.

Ability to work under pressure.

Ability to work as a team member.

Ability to communicate in writing.

Ability to communicate orally.

Attention to détails.

Client service orientation.

Initiative.

Adaptability.

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

Experience using an automated human resources system such as HRIS, MyGCHR, etc.

Experience in supporting advisors for labour relations, staffing or classification.

Experience in coordinating information sessions or administering various written exams.

Knowledge of federal or provincial legislation in the area of occupational health and safety.

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

Information on employment equity

Elections Canada is committed to meeting its employment equity objectives. In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following employment equity groups: Women, Visible Minorities, Persons with Disabilities, Aboriginal Peoples.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Consent to observe strict political impartiality and neutrality for the duration of employment.

Willingness and ability to work overtime on as when needed and on short notice.

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 may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Your résumé will NOT BE USED for screening purposes and may only be used as a secondary source of validation. Failure to clearly demonstrate HOW you meet the screening criteria in your responses to the screening questions may result in the rejection of your application.

Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts emails from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). Should your email address change during the process, it is your responsibility to inform us and to regularly verify your e-mails.

Candidates whose applications are retained for further consideration may be required to travel to attend an interview or the administration of a test. Candidates from outside the federal public service will be required to pay for their own travel and relocation expenses.

Only applications received online will be accepted. Please communicate with the contact person to discuss alternative methods if online application is impossible.

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.