HR Inventory for Opportunities at Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada

Important messages

Health Canada (HC) and the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) are doing some very important and exciting work supporting Canadians. HC is the federal department responsible for helping Canadians maintain and improve their health. Our goal is for Canada to be among the countries with the healthiest people in the world. PHAC promotes and protects the health of Canadians by preventing and controlling chronic and infectious diseases and injuries as well as preparing for, and responding to, public health emergencies such as the current COVID 19 pandemic. As an employee working in HR within the team supporting HC and PHAC, you will have many opportunities to contribute to the work supporting the pandemic response or the many other important files that help the people of Canada maintain and improve their health and promote and protect national and international public health. Both HC and PHAC are growing in certain areas and evolving and changing in others which requires strong support from Human Resources (HR).

At this time, we are seeking to supplement and strengthen our HR workforce by looking at what HR talent exists at provincial and municipal levels of government as well as in the private sector. We are looking for energetic and talented HR professionals, HR project officers/coordinators and HR administrative assistants to join our HR team.

Throughout this selection process, we will review your application and match your education and experience to the appropriate group and level. The classification groups and levels are:

HR administrative assistants (CR-04 to CR-05): $ 50,821 to $ 60,130
HR project officers/coordinators (AS-01 to AS-05): $ 54,878 to $ 92,412
HR professionals (PE-01 to PE-03): $ 56,796 to $ 87,975

If you are interested in working for cutting-edge organizations that value both your physical and psychological health and wellness, provide rich career development opportunities and reward innovation, we encourage you to apply! HC is among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2021 in addition to being recognized as Top employer for Young People since 2015 and as Best Diversity Employer since 2010!

Intent of the process

Our immediate priority is to staff positions in Classification/Job Evaluation/Organizational Design and Staffing/Recruitment providing front line operational services direct to clients.

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. This inventory may be used to staff positions in Classification/Job Evaluation/Organizational Design, Staffing/Recruitment, Labour Relations, HR Planning, Compensation, HR Policy, HR Reporting, Learning and Career Management, Performance and Talent Management, Mental Health, Workplace Wellness and Diversity and Employment Equity at Health Canada.

As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications and needs may be contacted for further assessment, which may result in the creation of a pool of candidates (fully and/or partially qualified) for positions at Health Canada.

As this process is for various positions, depth and breadth of experience/responses may be used during screening, assessment and/or selection of candidate.

This process is for various tenures. While there may be some permanent opportunities, many may be temporary in nature (eg. Specified Period (term), Assignment, etc.)

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Education

HR Administrative Assistants (CR Group):

Successful completion of two years of secondary school or employer-approved alternatives. The employer-approved alternatives to two years of secondary school are a satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to two years of secondary school or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

HR Project Officers/Coordinators (AS Group):

A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives. The employer-approved alternatives to a secondary school diploma are a satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

HR Advisors (PE Group):

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

Experience:

HR Administrative Assistants (CR Group):
• Experience in performing general administrative, administrative support or office duties such as composing, tracking and maintaining HR information, providing data input, responding to inquiries, following HR procedures, etc.
• Experience using a variety of computer applications such as email, Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel, etc.

HR Project Officers/Coordinators (AS Group):
• Experience coordinating administrative or project related activities working on higher order administrative or project related activities within an HR environment e.g. Recruitment or onboarding support, job evaluation/organizational design.

HR Advisors (PE Group):
• Experience functioning as an HR Advisor or professional in one of the HR disciplines within an HR environment.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual (BBB, CBC profiles) or French Essential or English Essential.

Information on language requirements

Competencies

Thinking Things Through
Showing Initiative and Being Action-Oriented
Working Effectively with Others
Demonstrating Integrity and Respect (including Respectful of Diversity)
Communications
Client Service Orientation
Business Excellence
Leadership (for supervisory positions)

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

Candidates MAY also be required to meet ONE OR MORE of the following experience factors, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed. The following criteria could be deemed as essential or asset, depending on the needs of the position. Please note additional information under Assessment header that stipulates that these requirements are not an exhaustive list and that other essential or asset qualifications may be identified at a later date and depending on the position being staffed.

Experience in providing support, project or advisory services in staffing/recruitment in an HR operational environment.

Experience recruiting using various social media outlets or Artificial Intelligence Programing.

Experience conducting assessments such as pre-screening applications, conducting interviews, reference checks, etc.

Experience recruiting health care professionals

Experience in providing support, project or advisory services in classification/job evaluation/organizational design in an HR operational environment.

Experience using a job evaluation method.

Experience in providing support, project or advisory services in one of the HR disciplines in an HR policy environment.

Experience in providing support, project or advisory services in labour relations to managers such as discipline, performance and talent management, duty to accommodate, etc.

Experience in the application and interpretation of collective agreements and of laws, policies and other similar documents related to labour relations.

Experience working with a payroll processing system.

Experience in the application of legislation, policies, guidelines or procedures governing human resources.

Experience in consulting with a variety of stakeholders for the development or implementation of a process, project or initiative in human resources.

Experience in the design and development of a variety of adult learning solutions.

Experience using virtual learning delivery methods.

Experience providing advice and recommendations on matters related to Employment Equity and Diversity/Inclusion.

Experience working in Workplace Wellness, such as policy/guidelines interpretation, case management or monitoring activities.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Other information

HC and PHAC are dedicated to building an inclusive workforce that comprises individuals who have an array of identities, abilities, background, culture, skills, perspectives, and experiences that are representative of Canada’s current and evolving population. We are passionate about fostering a workplace where all people feel welcome, can reach their full potential, and contribute their unique perspectives and experience to the success of the team. We are committed to increasing representation of Black employees and other racialized groups, Indigenous People, women and persons with disabilities.

We encourage candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a member of one of these groups and may limit the selection to candidates who have self-identified.

We also welcome applications from Veterans. We recognize your contribution to Canadians and would like to offer you the opportunity to continue your career in an environment where multi-talented employees with diverse skills are appreciated and supported. See section below on Preferences.

We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity and/or expression), national origin, sexual orientation, civil union or relationship status, disability, age, parental status, military service, or other status protected under federal law.

We have been working remotely since March 2020. While we don’t know what our “office of the future” will look like, we do know that remote work works. That means you don’t necessarily need to be in any of our NCR or Regional Office locations to be considered for a role on this team. Please note that at this time it could be possible to telework from anywhere within Canada.

We are committed to training and development. HR professionals will be encouraged to take courses and participate in various learning opportunities applicable to the Public Service, such as the Public Service Employment Act (PSEA).

Assessment

All assessments will be completed virtually.

We may assess the essential and asset qualifications using interviews, online exams, references or a combination of these or other methods. Other sources of information (such as performance agreements, work samples, board member knowledge, etc.) may be used to inform the assessment of the criteria identified on the Statement of Merit Criteria.

Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at: http://www.cicic.ca

As this process if for various groups and levels, depth and breadth of experience/responses may be used during screening, assessment and/or selection of candidate.

Based on the hiring division’s needs, additional essential qualifications, asset qualifications, organizational needs, operational requirements and/or conditions of employment may be identified and applied during the screening, assessment and/or selection of candidates.

Applicants may be referred for one or more opportunities if they meet the needs of the position identified for staffing. Given that managers may choose to access your application at any point, we recommend submitting your application as soon as possible.

All communication and information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to the close of process, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

All information pertaining to the process will be sent by email. It is therefore your responsibility to verify your email account for new communication regarding this selection process on a regular basis.

Assessment Accommodation

Give yourself the best chance to succeed! As the objective of this process is to assess qualifications needed for the position(s) to be staffed, let us know if you have a functional limitation/ disability, which may affect your performance. For example, contact us if you need assistance in completing and submitting your application. Should you then proceed to the next assessment stage, such as an exam or interview, we will send you an e-mail with additional information on the assessment format so that you can determine if you may require an accommodation (such as a different test format, an adaptive technology, or additional time). Assessment accommodations are designed to remove the obstacles without altering the criteria being assessed so candidates with functional limitations can fully demonstrate their abilities.

You may also review jobs open to the public through INFOTEL at 1-800-645-5605. The INFOTEL number for persons using a TTY/TDD is 1-800-532-9397.

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.