Human Resources Advisor - Developmental

Update: Modification to english text for asset qualification - experience providing advice or support to managers in learning and employee development.

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

Duties

The primary focus of our Human Resources Advisor role is to guide and support our PSPC leaders and managers as they build exceptional teams. You will work with managers to interpret and apply policies and programs, develop people strategies and hire top talent!

We support the growth of Human Resource Professionals throughout their learning and development. The intent is to hire Human Resource Advisors at a developmental level (PE01 and PE02) with development to the specialist level (PE03) in various areas of Human Resources. As a PE-01 Developmental Advisor you will develop your competencies, conduct research and analysis, acquire human resource skills and knowledge and provide advice and guidance. As a PE-02 Developmental Advisor you will further develop your competencies and experience to provide HR management advice and guidance on operational activities.

Individuals are hired based upon the demonstration of competencies in the recruitment process.

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.

For the fourth year in a row, Public Services and Procurement Canada has been named one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. We invite you to join an organization that is committed to ensuring an inclusive workplace and respect for all!

Our team is geographically dispersed and we leverage technology to stay connected. We are committed to creating an excellent team culture where career aspirations are supported, creativity is encouraged and new ideas are celebrated!

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified or partially qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff similar positions with various tenures and in various locations. By applying to this process, you consent to your personal application-related information being shared with other government departments interested in staffing similar positions.

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)

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in a field relevant to the work to be performed (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

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE

Experience providing advice and guidance to managers on human resource issues.

Experience conducting research, analyzing information and providing recommendations.

Experience interpreting and applying human resource related legislation and policies.

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

DEPENDING ON THE POSITION BEING STAFFED, ANY OF THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS MAY ALSO BE DEEMED AS AN ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION AND ONLY CANDIDATES AND PERSONS WITH A PRIORITY ENTITLEMENT WHO POSSESS THOSE QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THAT SPECIFIC VACANCY. PLEASE INDICATE IF YOU POSSESS ANY OF THE FOLLOWING IN YOUR APPLICATION:

Experience providing advice or support to managers in staffing. This includes topics such as developing recruitment strategies, assessment tools, and conducting assessments.

Experience providing advice or support to managers in labour relations. This includes topics such as the interpretation and application of collective agreements, informal conflict management, fostering union and employer relationships, duty to accommodate, disability management, performance management and/or values and ethics.

Experience providing advice or support to managers in human resources programs and/or planning activities. This includes topics such as employee and organizational development, workforce diversity and inclusion, official languages and linguistic duality, workplace well-being and mental health, and HR planning.

Experience providing advice or support to managers in learning and employee development. This includes topics such as learning and development needs analysis, talent management and succession planning, course development and evaluation, and facilitation of in-person and virtual learning.

Experience in the full cycle of project management.

Experience working with an electronic human resource information management system, such as Peoplesoft.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC or CCC/CCC
English Essential

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES

Thinking Things Through
Showing Initiative and Being Action-Oriented
Working Effectively with Others
Demonstrating integrity and respect
Communications
Client Service

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. You are therefore strongly encouraged to indicate if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Operational Requirements:
Willingness to travel
Willingness to work overtime on short notice

Conditions of employment:
Various security requirements: Reliability / Secret – depending on the position to be staffed
Adherence to the Public Service and Procurement Canada Code of Conduct

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

APPLICANTS INFORMATION

• You are encouraged to apply online via the jobs.gc.ca site. To submit an application, please select the button “Apply Online” above.
• You must meet all essential qualifications to be qualified.
• Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.
• We will be reaching out via email. You must include a valid email address in your application. Be sure to check your spam folder.

PROCESS INFORMATION

• Random and/or top-down selection may be used to decide who will be assessed further.
• All communication during the process may be used to evaluate you.
• A situational exercise may be administered.
• Reference checks may be sought.
• You must provide proof of your education credentials.
• If you have already self-declared as an Aboriginal Person, please note that you must complete and sign the Affirmation of Aboriginal Affiliation Form as a condition of appointment prior to or at the same time as the offer of appointment.

General questions on how to apply online:
•Toll-free: 1-888-780-4444
•TTY/TDD: 1-800-465-7735

Advertisements over the phone (jobs open to the public)
•Toll-free: 1-800-645-5605

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.