Classification Advisor

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Join us as we make a difference supporting Canada’s economic growth!

Would you like to be a member of a dynamic team on which you work with others and contribute to building an unparalleled network, while making the most of your creativity?

WE HAVE A JOB OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU!

We are currently looking for innovative and enthusiastic people wishing to join our Classification team.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development is a unique and stimulating environment. The department is proud to be one of the winners of the Canada's Top 100 Employers 2020, the National Capital Region’s Top Employer 2020, and Canada’s Best Diversity Employers 2020 competitions all for the second year in a row. These competitions recognize Canadian employers with exceptional human resources programs, forward-thinking workplace policies, and exceptional workplace diversity and inclusiveness programs.

ISED strives to build a culture that enshrines mental health, safety and wellbeing in all aspects of the workplace through collaboration, inclusivity and respect. Join us, and build a career with meaningful work that has a direct impact on the daily lives of Canadians. For us, work-life balance isn’t just a slogan - our operating model expects that supports like flexible work arrangements are available to everyone (e.g. telework, compressed schedule, flexible hours, work from home, part-time, etc.).

We help Canadian businesses grow, innovate and expand so they can create good jobs and wealth for Canadians. We support science, help small- and medium-sized businesses grow, build capacity for clean and sustainable technologies and processes, increasing Canada's share of global trade, and building an efficient and competitive marketplace.

ISED strongly encourages linguistic duality. You may also benefit from top notch language training.

ISED’s classification team stands out because of the great environment we’ve built for growth and development at all levels. The training and development of our advisors is founded on a supportive and transparent development framework leading to accreditation, which includes the coaching of all trainees through each stage of their development as advisors. Growth and development don’t stop at accreditation! Accredited advisors are provided with opportunities to lead exciting one-of-a-kind projects and initiatives and further develop their competencies. As a department with a diverse and varied mandate, ISED has a large variety of occupational groups to explore while building a better future for Canadians.

Intent of the process

The intent of this selection process is to staff positions on an indeterminate basis. A pool of qualified candidates may be established to staff similar positions within Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada.

Positions to be filled: 8

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 1,000 words (maximum) "Please specify for which position (Operations PE-02/03, Projects PE-02/03 or Corporate PE-03 with classification background) you would like to apply and explain your work experience."

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

Education :
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

PE-02 - Experience :
- Experience in providing advice based on policies or legislation to clients.
- Experience conducting research, analyzing varied information and data, developing options and making recommendations.

PE-03 - Experience :
- Experience analyzing varied information and data, developing options and providing advice to clients on human resources issues.
- Experience interpreting and applying policies and guidelines that govern human resources management.
- Experience writing briefing notes, presentations, reports or other written recommendations to senior management.

Competencies (applicable for PE-02 and PE-03) :
- Achieving Results
- Demonstrating Integrity and Respect
- Effective Interactive Communication
- Relationship Management and Collaboration
- Thinking Things Through
- Written Communication
- Knowledge of Legislation, Policies, Trends and/or Practices in Human Resources Management as Defined by Duties of the Position

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 in classification

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

- A written exam may be administered
- Interviews will be conducted
- Reference checks may be conducted
- Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice
- Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required; Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email)

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.