Junior Compensation Advisor and Human Resources Administrator

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

APPLYING
To submit a complete application, you must provide: answers to the screening questions and a résumé.
The screening questions will be used as the primary tool for the preselection process and the résumé will be used to substantiate the information provided. The screening board cannot make assumptions about your experience. When responding to the screening questions, please be sure to clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experiences criteria. In order for your application to be retained, you must provide concrete examples of your work experience and explain relevant responsibilities that you had and/or actions that you took.

Duties

Human Resources Administrator:
Delivery of administrative and support services in Human Resources (HR) activities* to management and employees in a Tiered Service Delivery approach by having a centralized Human Resources Service Desk.
*HR activities may include: classification, recruitment and staffing, strategic planning workforce analysis, recognition, learning and professional development, onboarding, labour relations, official languages, work force adjustment, workplace relations, performance management, occupational health and safety and employment equity.

Junior Compensation Advisor:
Delivery of compensation and benefits services, support and advice to employees of the OSGG.

Work environment

The OSGG is a small organization of approximately 150 employees that offers flexible work arrangements and a positive, collaborative and bilingual work environment.

The OSGG is located on the historic grounds of Rideau Hall, at 1 Sussex Drive, in Ottawa and is close to public transit, bike and walking paths.

Due to COVID-19, most of our employees are currently working virtually from home using the latest technologies to stay connected. Under normal circumstances, the positions are located at Rideau Hall.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff two (2) indeterminate, bilingual imperative BBB/BBB positions. A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions within the OSGG.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION
A secondary school diploma.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
E1 Experience providing administrative support in at least one of the following human resources disciplines: classification, recruitment and staffing, strategic planning workforce analysis, recognition, learning and professional development, onboarding, labour relations, official languages, work force adjustment, workplace relations, performance management, occupational health and safety or employment equity.
E2 Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook).
E3 Experience using a file storage and filing system.
E4 Experience with entering, correcting, searching and manipulating data in a Human Resources Management System.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES
C1 Demonstrating integrity and respect.
C2 Thinking things through.
C3 Working effectively with others.
C4 Showing initiative and action-oriented.

ABILITIES
A1 Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision.
A2 Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A3 Ability to communicate effectively orally.

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

ASSET - EDUCATION
AE Successful completion of two years of an acceptable post-secondary educational program in a specialty relevant to the position to be staffed.

Degree equivalency

ASSET - EXPERIENCE
AE1 Experience in the application of legislation, policies, directives or collective agreements related to compensation and benefits.
AE2 Experience in the delivery of compensation services.
AE3 Experience in processing compensation transactions in a pay system.
AE4 Experience in the use of the following computer systems in the Compensation and Benefits area: MyGCHR, Compensation Web Applications (CWA) and Phoenix.
AE5 Experience as a staffing assistant in an operational setting.
AE6 Experience with entering, correcting, searching and manipulating data in Peoplesoft or MyGCHR.
AE7 Experience using and providing support for GCdocs.
AE8 Experience in event coordination.

Organizational Needs:
The OSGG is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce with a diversity of experiences, perspectives and backgrounds that represents Canada now and in the future. In order to achieve this goal, we strongly encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups (Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and women).
We are passionate about fostering a workplace where all people feel welcome and can reach their full potential. Self-declaration by persons within the designated groups will be considered in decisions.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

• Willing and being able to work overtime during evenings and weekends.

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

• The ability to communicate effectively in writing may also be assessed via the application process.
• A random selection and/or a top-down selection may be used at certain stages of the assessment.
• Failure to provide the information as instructed will result in your application being rejected. You will not be solicited for incomplete or missing information.
• Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.
• Candidates must meet all the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.
• You may be assessed using a variety of assessment tools, such as, but not limited to: standardized tests, written exams, interviews, simulation exercises, reference checks (the Assessment Committee reserves the right to contact references other than those provided by the candidates, within the public service only, if found necessary, in order to adequately assess the candidates), recent and past performance evaluations, self-assessments, candidate achievement records, etc.
• You must provide proof of your education credentials. If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. For more information please click on “Degree Equivalency” in the Education section above.
• Persons are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.
• Official language proficiency could be assessed and required solely upon appointment.
• Second language evaluation (SLE) Test of written expression: Candidates who do not already have a valid result or who have an expired result at the B level or higher on the Public Service Commission's Second Language may be invited to take the new Public Service Commission unsupervised test of written expression for level B.
For more information, please refer to this link:
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/second-language-testing-public-service/unsupervised-test-written-expression-level-b-or-c.html
• Second language evaluation (SLE) Test of reading comprehension: Candidates who do not already have a valid result or who have an expired result at the B level or higher on the Public Service Commission's Second Language Evaluation may be invited to take the new Public Service Commission unsupervised test of reading comprehension for level B.
For more information, please refer to this link:
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/second-language-testing-public-service/unsupervised-test-reading-comprehension-level-b-or-c/about-the-test.html

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.