Help Shape Canada’s Transportation System by Joining Transport Canada’s Compensation Team!

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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

COME WORK WITH US!

The Compensation team is an integral part of every organization. At Transport Canada, the Compensation team plays a vital role in ensuring compliance with various legislations, timely payroll of employees, benefits, etc.

Here are some of the perks of working in our team:
• Continuous learning environment
• Development program to provide full in-house training / on the job evaluation / no exam / no competition for promotion to the AS-02 group and level
• Career advancement to progress within Compensation
• Internal electronic tools to support advisors / Guidelines / Checklists / Calculators
• Web Services Department (Non-Pay Centre)
• Great work atmosphere
• Team oriented environment / 2018 TC National Team Award of Excellence
• Supportive management / Great reputation throughout the Public Service / Our Chief is the Chairman of the Association of Compensation Managers (ACM)
• Overtime opportunities available

Work environment

As an organization, Transport Canada strives to provide all employees with the opportunity to achieve organizational, professional and personal goals in a respectful and inclusive workplace.

Transport Canada has talented and motivated employees working in Atlantic Canada, Quebec, Ontario, the Prairies, the North, the Pacific, and at headquarters in Ottawa. We develop policies and enforce laws and regulations that promote transportation efficiency, safety, environmental responsibility, and harmonization with global standards. Our vision is a safe, secure, green, innovative and integrated transportation system that supports commercial and economic growth, a cleaner environment, and the well-being of Canada’s middle class.

Moreover, Transport Canada has been named one of Canada's top employers for 2019 by Forbes Magazine.

Our Compensation unit is located in downtown Ottawa on Sparks street. We are close to many amenities, such as:
• Shopping & parks / events & festivals
• Bicycle path / bicycle parking available
• Shower and locker facilities provided free of charge
• Exercise facilities nearby
• Close to bus routes / OC Transpo & STO / O-Train access within building
• Food court / other services & ATM machines

Intent of the process

The intent of this selection process is to hire more than 20 bilingual Compensation Advisor Trainees (AS-01 positions) at Transport Canada in the National Capital Region. These appointments will be made as soon as possible and will be for indeterminate (permanent) tenures.

At Transport Canada, we invest in our employees by offering a developmental program to Compensation Advisor Trainees. Trainees who are hired for indeterminate (permanent) positions will be integrated into a formal development program which is designed to train employees and promote them (without competition) to the AS-02 group and level.

A pool of qualified candidates may be created and may be used to staff similar positions with various tenures (temporary or permanent positions) in the National Capital Region at Transport Canada.

Positions to be filled: 24

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

When applying to this process, you will be asked to answer a series of questions (screening questions), which will allow us to know more about your education, past experiences and competencies. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that you meet the qualifications or to provide a listing of current or past task descriptions. Take the time to answer the questions with as much detail and examples as possible. Be specific about what you worked on, where, when, what was your role, what actions were taken, etc.

In addition to explaining how you meet the qualifications, you will also be asked to provide the contact information (name and coordinates) of a current or past supervisor who can validate the examples that you provided. These current or past supervisors will be contacted as your references.

Please note that any portion of your application may be used to assess written communication.

EDUCATION
ED: A secondary school diploma or employer approved alternatives*
*Notes:
1. a satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or
2. an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
EX1: Experience providing client services.

COMPETENCIES
C1: Thinking things through
C2: Working effectively with others
C3: Showing initiative and being action-oriented

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
PS1: Dependability

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

The following asset qualifications will also form part of the screening questions. Please note that candidates are not required to meet these in order to qualify in this selection process. However, if you have any of these experiences, please demonstrate so in the screening questions as this may increase your chances in being considered for positions.

EXPERIENCE
AEX1: Experience working with the Phoenix pay system (excluding Self-Service).
AEX2: Experience in the provision of compensation services.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

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
C4: Demonstrating integrity and respect

ABILITIES
A1: Ability to organize and prioritize work in order to meet deadlines
A2: Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing*

*All written and verbal communication obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, will be used to evaluate the candidates. For instance, e-mails, phone calls, phone messages, screening questions, résumés and/or interview (but not limited to).

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
PS2: Client Service Orientation
PS3: Attention to Detail

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 Requirement:
Willing and able to work overtime.

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

JOB APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED USING THE APPLY ONLINE LINK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE.

COMMUNICATION
Communication with candidates for this process will be via email/PSRS. It is your responsibility to ensure accurate contact information is provided (and updated as required) and accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

In addition to the application process, candidates will be assessed with reference checks and an exam. An interview may be conducted.

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.