Senior HR Advisor, Centre of expertise

SELECTION PROCESS CANCELLED

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity has been cancelled.

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: a cover letter and your résumé.
• The cover letter will be used as the primary tool for the preselection process and the résumé will be used to support the information provided.
• The communication competency (writing) may also be assessed via the application process.
• Failure to provide the information as instructed will result in your application being rejected. You will not be solicited for incomplete or missing information.
• All communications for this selection process will be sent by email. Please provide a valid email address and frequently check your inbox and junk folders. If a deadline for response is required and it is not met, we may withdraw your application from the selection process.
• Submit your application by using the “apply button” at the bottom of the page as you will be prompted to respond to questions for our information or assessment purposes. If you require accommodations, please contact us to discuss information required and application options.

Work environment

The Canadian Human Rights Commission is part of the Core Public Administration and we are subject to the Public Service Employment Act.

Our vision: An inclusive society where everyone is valued and respected. Our mission: To promote and protect human rights in Canada. We represent the public interest to advance human rights, and ensure federal employers are compliant with the Employment Equity Act (EEA). Our mandate has expanded following the passing of the Pay Equity Act, the Accessible Canada Act, and the National Housing Strategy Act. These are exciting new times and you will want to be part of it!

We are fortunate to have our own in-house compensation services, meaning you will have access to Compensation Advisors. If you dream of joining an organization that is small enough to be noticed and where your work makes an immediate impact, we want to hear from you!

The work is currently performed remotely. The situation may be reassessed at a later date.

Intent of the process

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

A pool of partially or fully qualified candidates resulting from this process may be established and used to fill similar positions with various tenures, linguistic profiles, and/or security requirements.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter "demonstrating how you meet the education and the essential and asset experience criteria. Make sure to address each criteria separately. It is not sufficient to state that you possess the experience; you must explain how you acquired the experience with specific examples of the work performed. Take the opportunity to tell us about you and what you can bring to the team!"

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

Education
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

For additional information, please refer to Notes 1 to 3 of the TBS PE Qualifications Standards

Degree equivalency

Experience
-Significant* experience providing strategic advice, guidance and recommendations to managers on labour relations and/or Disability Management related to employment in Canada.
-Experience preparing briefing notes, case analysis, and/or grievance reports for senior management**
-Experience in the interpretation and application of Canadian laws relating to employment (such as the Canada Labour Code) and/or policies or directives related to employment in Canada.

* Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience, and the complexity of files handled as an advisor and normally acquired over a period of at least three (3) years
** Senior Management is defined as Director General level or above

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

Asset experience
Experience working in a small and unionized agency

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge
Knowledge of the policies, guidelines and procedures that govern labor relations in Canada

Ability
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Ability to adapt communication style to various audiences
Ability to provide personalized client support and service
Ability to analyze complex and problematic situations, identify options and make recommendations to resolve them

Personal suitability
Demonstrating integrity and respect
Critical Thinking
Working effectively with others
Showing initiative and being action-oriented

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

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.

ASSESSMENT
• Candidates must meet all the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.
• Meeting criteria such as asset qualifications, operational requirements or organizational needs is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the right fit. Candidates who meet asset qualifications could be assessed on a priority basis.
• 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, (within the Public Service only), if found necessary, in order to adequately assess the candidates), recent and past performance evaluations, self-assessments, candidate achievement record, etc.
• Your overall conduct and communications, including email correspondence, throughout the entire process may be used in the assessment of qualifications and competencies.
• A top down approach and/or random selection may be invoked at any stage in this process to limit the number of candidates or for appointment purposes.
• Please note that achieving the pass mark on any of the assessments used does not mean you will move forward in the selection process. Management may decide to use a score that is higher than the pass mark on any of the evaluations used throughout the selection process.

OFFICIAL LANGUAGE
• Persons are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language of their choice.

SELECTION
• Appointments will be made in accordance with the organizational needs, if applicable.
• Deployments may be preferred for candidates at the same group and level or equivalent.
• Appointments may be made by applying the following criteria: (1) Matching specific qualification(s) to the need of the team, division, branch, or Commission; (2) Breadth and depth of specific qualification(s); and/or (3) Level of specific qualification(s)

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.