Human Resources Advisor

Update: Please note that the salary has been amended for this advertisement.

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

COME WORK WITH US!

Are you passionate about human resources? Do you believe that employees are the best asset for an employer? Do you want to contribute to the sound people management and to the overall performance of an organization?

- Innovation, new approaches, collaboration and employee engagement are encouraged.
- Work-life balance through a flexible work environment.
- Have a significant impact on your community through your daily contribution and the quality of your work.

If you thrive for new challenges and increasing responsibilities, this is where it begins. Join us and be part of shaping our modern public service.

Transport Canada is on the Forbes 2020 list of Canada’s best employers.

Duties

As an Human Resources Business Partner, you will be responsible for Labour Relations, Staffing & Human Resources Planning.

You will:
• Provide advice and guidance to clients while fostering partnerships by understanding their business.
• Work in collaboration with other Human Resources disciplines to develop integrated Human Resources solutions that are relevant, responsive, and timely.
• Develop informed people management priorities to meet organizational needs.

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.

Intent of the process

The immediate intent of this process is to staff one indeterminate position with a language requirement of English essential or bilingual imperative, BBB/BBB.

A pool of qualified and/or partially assessed candidates may be established to staff similar position with various tenures, security profiles and language requirements within Transport Canada (TC).

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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

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

Significant experience in providing strategic advice to managers on complex staffing and/or labour relations issues.

Significant experience in interpreting and applying legislation and policies related to the staffing and/or labour relations disciplines.

Significant experience in reviewing, researching and analyzing information.

Note: Significant means the amount, complexity and diversity of experience that would normally be acquired where the experience was part of the regular work duties over a period of two years.

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

Significant experience in providing strategic advice to managers on complex staffing and/or labour relations issues in the public service.

Significant experience in interpreting and applying legislation and policies related to the staffing and/or labour relations disciplines in the public service.

Experience in preparing and delivering presentations or training.

Note: Significant means the amount, complexity and diversity of experience that would normally be acquired where the experience was part of the regular work duties over a period of two years.

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

Various language requirements
English Essential, Bilingual BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

Behavioural Competencies
• Thinking Things Through
• Showing Initiative and Being Action-Oriented
• Working Effectively with Other
• Demonstrating Integrity and Respect
• Communications
• Client Service Orientation

Technical Competencies
• Knowledge of legislation, policies and trends in Human Resources Management
• Business Acumen - the knowledge and understanding of the operational functions of an organization
• **Digital Literacy

**“Digital literacy” is the interest, attitude and ability of individuals to use digital technology and communication tools appropriately to access, manage, integrate, analyze and evaluate information, construct new knowledge and create, collaborate and communicate with others. (Definition used by the Government of British Columbia and promoted by the Canada School of Public Service Digital Academy.)

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

How to apply!

Pre-screening questions are an important part of your application. Take the time to answer the questions with as many details and examples as needed to demonstrate your capabilities. This is your chance to tell us what you can do!

When answering the screening questions, remember that the assessment board cannot make assumptions about your experience. It is insufficient to say that you have the required qualifications or to list your current or past duties. Rather, using this tool, candidates must demonstrate how they meet the education and experience criteria listed in the job opportunity advertisement by providing clear and concrete examples.

Resumes will be used as a secondary source of information and strictly to validate the concrete examples you will have described in this tool.

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.