Human Resources Advisor, Trainee

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

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

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• PSPC is the first department to have appointed an Ombudsman for Mental Health.
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Duties

Are you curious to learn more about the position? Let us know! We will be happy to tell you more about it or provide you with a job description.

Work environment

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) is the engine that powers the Government of Canada. We support the daily operations of roughly 106 federal departments and agencies. By focusing on what we do best—providing innovative common services to the government—we help departments focus on what they do best: serving Canadians.

Our team is looking for Human Resources professionals who are interested in new challenges and an opportunity to work in an environment of continuous innovation and improvement.

Are you interested in working in the Human Resources field? Do you have experience in the Human Resources field?
Are you looking for new challenges or a career change?
Would you like to work in an environment that is stimulating and focused on client service excellence?

Are you a recent graduate with an interest in Human Resources? If one of these statement apply, then this opportunity is for you!

Are you currently a student set to graduate by June 2020? If so, you can apply for this job opportunity even if you currently haven’t graduated as long as you graduate by June 2020 we will consider your application for a possible job opportunity after you graduate.

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If your answers are “YES”, WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
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Our Human Resources (HR) Team supports the department by helping recruit, retain and develop a strong cadre of experienced, professional, and adaptable employees. Human Resources Branch (HRB) delivers core HR services and provides a wide range of support activities that serve departmental and employee needs. HRB also assists the department in pursuing innovative policies, programs and solutions to build an exciting and rewarding workplace.

As an HR Advisor, you would: provide guidance to clients in a specialized area such as Staffing, Classification, Labour Relations, Learning and Talent Management; build strong working relationship and understanding of our clients’ business; work in collaboration with other HR disciplines to develop integrated HR solutions that are relevant, responsive and timely; develop people management priorities to meet organizational needs.

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Have we sparked your interest? APPLY TODAY!
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WE ALSO OFFER:
1. Competitive salaries – with a salary range that brings annual increases to most employees, up to a maximum amount.
2. Continuous learning and career advancement - Build your career within the Federal Government!
3. Advantageous pension regime and benefits.
4. Three weeks of holidays per year when you start.
5. Flexible work arrangements – possibility of flexible hours and compressed work weeks to help you balance your personal and work life.
6. Inclusive and diverse work environment - We have recently been recognized as one of the top 100 best Diversity Employers in Canada!

Intent of the process

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

A pool may be established through this process that could be used staff identical or similar positions in human resources for various disciplines within the HR Branch in the future.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION:
To have obtained or to be in the process of obtaining, by June 30, 2020:
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

COMPETENCIES:
C1: Thinking Things Through
C2: Showing Initiative and Being Action-Oriented
C3: Working Effectively with Others
C4: Demonstrating integrity and respect
C5: Communication *
C6: Client Service Competency - Level 1
C7: Business acumen

*This competency will be assessed via the online questions to assess the ability to write. The oral competency will be assessed in the interview.

The following questions will be used to assess your written communication:
A) How did you hear about us?
B) What has led you to have an interest in Human Resources?

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

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

EXPERIENCE:
E1: Experience managing competing deadlines.
E2: Experience providing client service in a human resource environment in the private or public sector.
E3: Experience in Staffing.
E4: Experience in Learning.
E5: Experience in Labour Relations.
E6: Experience delivering information sessions or presentations
E7: Experience using multiple features of MS Office software (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel) (i.e.: review or edit documents in Word, schedule meetings and manage emails in Outlook, create spreadsheets, diagrams and charts with Excel).
E8: Experience in data analytics
E9: Experience in Outreach

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 may be sought.
An interview may be administered.
A test may be administered.
A situational exercise may be administered.
You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

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.