HR/Compensation Assistant

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

Applicants must clearly demonstrate how they meet the Education and Experience factors listed in the Essential Qualifications AND the assets (if applicable) when responding to the questions in the on-line application. Applicants must clearly demonstrate how they meet these factors by providing concrete examples with significant details to explain WHEN, WHERE and HOW you meet each factor. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that these factors are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Resumes will be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described when responding to the questions in the on-line application.

Failure to clearly demonstrate how you meet the Education and Experience factors when responding to the questions in the on-line application, may result in the rejection of your application.

Please note the covering letter question is the tool used to assess communication (reading, writing and the ability to communicate in writing) as well the ability to work under pressure and the ability to solve problems.

Failure to respond to the cover letter question will result in the rejection of your application.

Work environment

Please note it could be possible to telework from anywhere within Canada.

At the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC), we are working on a top government priority to put in place better rules for the review of major projects such as pipelines, mines, hydroelectric, ports etc. We are a small Agency now, but we are growing and growing fast. We offer a positive work environment where creativity and collaboration is appreciated. You will work alongside other professionals who share your passion for excellence.

We need top talent to achieve our goals.
Will you join us?

Intent of the process

The initial intent of this process is to offer a 15-months term opportunity.

A pool of qualified persons resulting from this process may be created and may be used to fill similar positions at the Agency with various linguistic profiles (bilingual imperative BBB/BBB, bilingual imperative CBC/CBC) as well as tenures (indeterminate, acting or specified period) which may vary according to the position being staffed.

This pool may be used to staff similar positions in other organizations within the core public administration (http://www.psc-cfp.gc.ca/plcy-pltq/rfli-lirf/index-eng.htm).

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: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter "Sometimes you are called upon to provide responses or results/deliverables that cannot possibly be accomplished owing to conflicting schedules and priorities. Can you tell us about your most recent experience working under such conditions? What were the circumstances? What problems arose? How did you attempt to resolve the situation? What was the outcome?"

Contact information for 2 references.

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

EDUCATION:
- Secondary school diploma.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
- Experience providing administrative support services

- Experience in dealing with clients

- Experience with entering, correcting, searching and manipulating data

ABILITIES:
- Ability to communicate in writing.
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to solve problems

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES:
- Ability to communicate orally.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
- Client service orientation
- Initiative
- Dependability
- Thoroughness

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

ASSET EXPERIENCE:
- Experience using a Human Resources Management System.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

All employees of the core public administration are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and attest to their vaccination status unless accommodated based on a medical contraindication, religion, or another prohibited ground for discrimination as defined under the Canadian Human Rights Act.

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

On October 6, 2021, the Government of Canada announced details of its plans to require vaccination across the federal public service.

As per the new Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for the Core Public Administration Including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, federal public servants in the Core Public Administration and members of the RCMP must attest to their vaccination status. The requirement for employees to be fully vaccinated applies whether they are teleworking, working remotely or working on-site. This is a condition of employment and it applies to indeterminate (permanent), determinate (term), casual, and student hiring. Should you reach the point in the selection process where it is necessary to verify terms and conditions of employment then the hiring manager or a human resources representative will contact you in order to complete an attestation.

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview will be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information athttp://www.cicic.ca/indexe.stm

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

Various technological tools may be used for assessment – i.e.: MS teams

You must indicate on your application if you require a technical aid for testing or an alternative method of assessment.

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

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.