ANTICIPATORY: Manager, Labour Operations

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Assessment accommodation

PLEASE NOTE: This selection process is being run as a collective process with the selection process 2020-CSD-EA-0064071 (Moncton). The essential qualifications, the assets, the pre-screening requirements and the assessment tools will be the same for each process. A separate pool of qualified candidates will be established for each process so it’s important to apply for the process(es) you are interested in.

If you apply to more that other selection process, you will be evaluated only once for qualifications listed in the ads and your assessment results will count for all processes.

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Application Process
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We will accept applications on-line only. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System. To submit an application on-line, please select the button “Apply Online” below. The following are some of the benefits associated with applying on-line:
• Applicants can create and manage their accounts and apply to job opportunities as long as an internet connection is available.
• Applicants can create a profile and retrieve stored application(s) (personal information, covering letter and résumé) previously submitted and modify them, if necessary, before submitting the application.
• Applicants can modify their application/résumé at any time BEFORE the closing date indicated on the job advertisement.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact a toll free number 1-800-645-5605.

HOW TO APPLY: No cover letter is required. When submitting an application, you will be asked to answer pre-screening questions. The pre-screening questions MUST be completed when applying for this selection process. It is your responsibility as a candidate to answer these questions in detail how you meet each of the essential experience qualifications associated with the position you are applying for. You must clearly indicate in writing the dates, duration and breadth of the experience and indicate when and where you obtained the experience. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the qualification is met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. You must provide concrete examples, which illustrate how you meet each qualification.
Failure to provide this information in the requested format may result in your application being rejected. Résumé may be used as a secondary source to validate the education and the experiences described in candidates’ answers to the pre-screening questions.

The online application may take over 2 hours to complete.

Duties

As the successful candidate you will be expected to:
• Provide leadership in the development of program strategies and operational plans to address effective delivery of Labour’s compliance programs;
• Mobilize resources to deliver a wide range of enforcement and educational interventions and strategies to ensure compliance and promote awareness of employer’s legislated obligations;
• Participate as a member or as a leader, on internal and external committee or forum in representing the organization or specific program policy or delivery, technical issues and regulatory review, and establish contacts and networks for information sharing and for consultation purposes;
• Monitor program delivery activities and performances to ensure uniform and consistent application of Labour’s legislated programs to support the director in assessing unit performance and in setting regional and national policies;
• Plan and establish the unit’s goals and work plans, coordinate, schedule, assign and monitor work of staff; provide feedback on work, prepare performance evaluations, and approve training plans in conjunction with the Director;
• Collaborate with the Leadership Team to drive regional strategic planning, performance improvement, business intelligence, process improvement and project management in order to foster an environment of performance excellence and integrated delivery, and create a sense of common purpose;
• Communicate with clarity and conviction;
• Lead and motivate staff by creating a supporting people environment that foster’s trust and challenge employees to promote and try out new ideas;
• Manage the administrative, financial and human resource requirements of a multi-disciplinary and technical operation

Work environment

Join our team!

The mission of the Labour Program is to promote a fair, safe, healthy and productive work environment that contributes to the social and economic well-being of all Canadians.

The Labour Program has several positions to staff! We offer a dynamic team environment, opportunities to work on a range of interesting issues, flexible work arrangements, exposure to senior management,learning opportunities and access to Employment and Social Development Canada resources and network.

Intent of the process

**Anticipatory** A pool of qualified candidates will be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions in the Labour Program and at Employment and Social Development Canada with various tenures, various security requirements (Enhanced or Secret) and various conditions of employment.

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
Successful completion of a post-secondary educational program* (diploma, certificate or degree) from a recognized post-secondary institution (e.g. community college, CÉGEP or university, etc.).

*Diploma of Collegial Studies, University Diploma or Bachelor or Master’s degree, etc.

Candidates must provide proof of their education during the assessment phase. Original diplomas, degrees or certified transcripts may be required and must be presented upon request. Failure to produce required documents within 7 calendar days after the assessment will result in your application not being considered.

If you went to school outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. Read more on Degree equivalency or visit the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) at: https://www.cicic.ca. This website provides links to a number of Canadian organizations that provide equivalency assessments.

Any applicable fees are the responsibility of the candidate.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
EX1 – Experience* in leading or managing people or teams.
EX2 – Experience* in implementing transformations or managing change in an operational environment.
EX3 – Experience* working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.

*Experience refers to the depth and breadth of experience associated with the performance of a broad range of related activities, which were the candidate’s primary work responsibilities. It will be assessed based on the scope, the complexity and the diversity of the work performed.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
K1 – Knowledge of current or emerging developments and updates to the Canada Labour Code related to Labour Standards and Occupational Health and Safety.

ABILITY
A1 - Ability to understand, interpret, and apply legislation and policies as they pertain to the position.

KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
C1 - Create Vision and Strategy
C2 - Mobilize People
C3 - Uphold Integrity and Respect
C4 - Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
C5 - Promote Innovation and Guide Change
C6 - Achieve Results
C7 - Oral Communications
C8 - Written Communications

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

**ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
ANY OF THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS MAY ALSO BE DEEMED AS AN ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION DEPENDING ON THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SPECIFIC POSITION BEIN STAFFED. CANDIDATES AND PERSONS WITH A PRIORITY ENTITLEMENT WHO POSSESS THOSE QUALIFICATIONS MUST CLEARLY INDICATE ON THEIR ONLINE APPLICATION WHICH EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS THEY MEET AND DESCRIBE THE DEPTH AND BREADTH TO WHICH THEY MEET IT.

EDUCATION
AED - Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field related to the position (i.e.: Management, Human Resources, Business Administration, Occupational Health and Safety, Commerce, Law, Industrial Relations, Public Administration).

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
AEX1 – Experience* in leading or managing the delivery of a regulatory or compliance program.
AEX2 – Experience* working in at least one of the following fields: occupational health and safety and/or labour standards.
AEX3 – Experience* in providing strategic advice and recommendations to senior management.**
AEX4 – Experience in the planning and management of human resources activities.***
AEX5 – Experience in the planning, analysis and provision of advice on financial activities including, forecasting and reporting.

*Experience refers to the depth and breadth of experience associated with the performance of a broad range of related activities, which were the candidate’s primary work responsibilities. It will be assessed based on the scope, the complexity and the diversity of the work performed.

** Senior Management is defined as the Director level or above.

***In demonstrating “planning and management of human resources activities” candidates must show that they have experience such as recruitment activities, setting goals and objectives, assigning work, implementing training plans, providing feedback, conducting performance reviews, and handling labour relations issues.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
At Employment and Social Development Canada, diversity is our strength. If you’re a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a visible minority and are interested in bringing in different perspectives and insights, let us know by completing the Employment Equity (EE) section in your application. Appointments of members of these EE groups could be made to ensure our workforce is inclusive and representative of the Canadian public we serve.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability, availability and willingness to work weekends and after regular hours often on short notice.
- Ability, availability, and willingness to travel, sometimes to remote locations and on short notice.
- Possess a valid drivers’ license or a personal mobility in the time and manner normally associated with possession and use of a drivers’ license.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance - Some positions may require a Reliability status.

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

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ASSESSMENT
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Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

Candidates must meet all the essential criteria in order to be appointed. However, applicants may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

Please note that asset qualifications, top-down and/or random selection may be used at any stage of the assessment process to identify which applications will be given further consideration.

What is a top-down selection? It is where only the top scoring candidates will be invited to the next stage of the assessment. Please note that different pass marks and cut-off scores can be used at various stages of the assessment process. Candidates who attain the pass mark might not be further considered in the process if they do not achieve the cut-off score.

Please note that the assessment will only be rescheduled under exceptional circumstances:
•Illness (a medical certificate will be required);
•Emergency circumstances (verifiable);
•Operational requirements (must be confirmed in writing by your supervisor);
•Pre-approved annual leave (must be confirmed in writing by your supervisor).

Failure to attend the assessment without good reason will be construed as a withdrawal from the appointment process.

All information collected during the selection process, from the time of application to the end of the process, can be used to evaluate candidates.

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PROOF OF EDUCATION
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You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Candidates with foreign education credentials are required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Any applicable fees are the responsibility of the candidate.

Foreign certificates and/or diplomas must be assessed against Canadian education standards. The federal public service will accept any Foreign Educational Credentials as long as they are deemed comparable to Canadian standards, determined by a recognized credential assessment service.

The Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) assists persons who wish to obtain an assessment of their educational, professional, and occupational credentials by referring them to the appropriate organizations.

You can access the CICIC website at: https://www.cicic.ca/. This website provides links to a number of Canadian organizations that provide equivalency assessments.

Original diplomas, degrees or certified transcripts may be required and must be presented upon request. Failure to produce required documents within 7 calendar days after the assessment will result in your application not being considered.

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TRAVEL STATUS - TRAVEL COSTS
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Please note you will not be considered to be in travel status or on government business and that travel costs will not be reimbursed. Consequently, you will be responsible for travel costs.

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COMMUNICATION
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Candidates will be contacted by email and it is imperative that you provide a current email address that accepts e-mail from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). Candidates are strongly encouraged to check their email on a regular basis. It is your entire responsibility to inform us at all times of any changes regarding your contact information.

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OTHER INFORMATION
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You must indicate on your application if you require a technical aid for testing or an alternative method of assessment.

An assignment, secondment, or acting appointment requires approval of your supervisor.

Indeterminate employees at the same group and level or equivalent are welcome to apply for this posting and may be considered for deployment if selected at the end of the selection 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.