Labour Relations Team Lead

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

The Government of Canada is committed to building a skilled workforce that is representative of Canada's diversity, which includes the recruitment of Canadian Veterans and releasing Canadian Armed Forces personnel:
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/public-service-jobs/canadian-armed-forces-members-veterans.html
We encourage applicants to identify any abilities, competencies, and/or experiences acquired through employment with the Canadian Armed Forces where applicable.

Work environment

Natural Resources Canada’s headquarters is located in Ottawa and we have many regional offices across Canada. Successful candidates could have the option to work remotely anywhere in Canada, either from a regional office or from their homes. We’ve learned of the benefits of remote work and are developing what the future of work looks like for our employees. This will include flexible hours, remote work or a hybrid model of remote work and being in the office, depending on the position and operational requirements.

In addition to flexible arrangements and remote work, we offer:
• Various career and learning opportunities across many interests and disciplines
• Job security and career mobility
• A safe, healthy and stable working environment that values work-life balance
• A competitive salary and benefits package
• One of the best and secure pension plans in Canada, generous insurance, dental and health care plans
• Numerous types of leave

Intent of the process

The intent of this selection process is to staff one indeterminate position.

A pool of (fully or partially) qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions at Natural Resources Canada with various tenures (determinate period or indeterminate), various security requirements, various conditions of employment and for various locations.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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.

NOTE: Indeterminate incumbents of PE positions on October 1, 1999 who do not possess the education level prescribed above, are deemed to meet the minimum education standard based on their education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

*Recent and **significant experience as a Labour Relations Advisor providing advice and recommendations to management on a variety of labour relations issues.
Experience in the interpretation of laws, policies, directives, collective agreements, legislation guidelines or regulations related to the Human Resources discipline.

*Recent experience is defined as acquired in the last five (5) years.
** Significant is defined as having the depth, breadth and complexity of experience associated with the performance of a wide variety of duties for approximately 2 years.

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

Experience in the creation and maintenance of effective relationships in collaboration with union representatives.
Experience supervising.
Experience providing training.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of the legislation related to the area of labour relations in the Federal Public Sector.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Effective interpersonal skills
Showing initiative and being action oriented
Client service oriented
Thinking things through
Sens of responsibilities

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

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Other information

Natural Resources Canada is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative workforce. This organizational need may be identified as part of the appointment decision. In such cases, qualified candidates who self-declare as members of a visible minority group, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities or women (in non-traditional occupations) could be considered in priority.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.

Candidates must include a valid email address in their application. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that this address is functional and that it accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is also the candidate’s responsibility to ensure accurate information is provided and updated as required.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, 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.