Director, Human Resources

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Assessment accommodation

This position is located in Sudbury.

As a result of the global pandemic, FedNor employees are currently working from home. Should the current telework environment no longer apply, and contingent on the operating model adopted by FedNor, you may be required to report into and work onsite from the Sudbury Office. As our telework arrangements are evolving, we encourage you to apply.

Work environment

Who We Are

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor) is the Government of Canada's economic development organization for Northern Ontario. Through its programs and services, and through its financial support of projects that lead to job creation and economic growth, FedNor works with businesses and community partners to build a stronger Northern Ontario.

Intent of the process

The intent is to fill one (1) indeterminate (permanent) full-time vacancy.

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)

Education

A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in human resources management, industrial or labor relations, psychology, public or business administration, organizational development, education, science social studies, sociology or any other field relevant to the work to be performed.

Degree equivalency

Experience

- Significant* experience in providing strategic advice and recommendations to senior management (Director General level or above) on complex** or sensitive Human Resources (HR) issues in two HR disciplines (e.g. Staffing, Labor Relations, Classification, Occupational Health and Safety).

- Significant* experience leading organizational change and program transformation.

- Significant* experience in developing and implementing HR strategies or initiatives.

- Significant* experience building strategic relationships with key stakeholders (eg bargaining agents, central agency officials, communities of practice or other government departments).

- Experience leading and managing a team for at least 12 consecutive months throughout the performance appraisal cycle.

- Experience managing the financial budget as an accountable manager for at least one full fiscal year cycle.

*Significant refers to the depth and breadth of experience associated with performing a wide range of related activities that were primarily the responsibility of the candidate, normally corresponding to the performance of these duties during a period of approximately three (3) years.

** Complex is defined as the presence of at least three (3) of the following characteristics: multidimensional, sensitive, within tight deadlines, confidential, affecting several partners or stakeholders, setting a precedent or having a major impact on the organization or having the potential for significant media coverage.

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 main policy instruments and key legislative provisions governing human resources in the federal public service.

- Knowledge of current human resource trends and initiatives in the public service.

Competencies

- Create a vision and strategy

- Mobilize people

- Maintain integrity and respect

- Collaborate with partners and stakeholders

- Promote innovation and guide change

- Achieve results

Abilities

- Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

- Ability to communicate effectively orally.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

Education

In addition to the Essential Qualifications identified above, please provide details if you possess one or more of the following Asset Education and Asset Experience criteria identified below.

- Human Resources professional designation

Degree equivalency

Experience

You may be required to meet a combination of these asset experience criteria:

- Significant* HR experience (eg Staffing, Labor Relations, Classification, Occupational Health and Safety) within the Federal Government of Canada.

- Experience working collaboratively with departmental counterparts or other federal portfolio departments or agencies.

- Significant* experience in managing departmental initiatives.

- Experience in writing reports, briefing notes and presentations for senior management (Director General level or above).

*Significant refers to the depth and breadth of experience associated with performing a wide range of related activities that were primarily the candidate's responsibility, normally corresponding to the performance of these duties during a period of approximately three (3) years.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

- Occasional travel may be required.

- Overtime may be required.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

In our current telework environment, the ability to work remotely from home within Canada with access to Internet in one’s residence is a condition of employment.

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

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY: Achieving a representative and diverse workforce has been identified as an organizational need and may be applied at any time during this appointment process. If this criterion is used, only those who have indicated that they are members of the specified designated group(s) will be considered. As such, first consideration for an appointment may be given to candidates who self-declare as belonging to one of the four designated employment equity groups (Persons with a disability, Aboriginal people, Members of a Visible Minority, or Women).

In order to self-declare, please ensure to check off the appropriate box within the online application under the Employment Equity section. We encourage you to consult theses links to learn more about employment equity and self-declaration:

• https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/employment-equity.html

• https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/applying-government-canada-jobs-how-to-apply.html#EE

Vaccination Notice Requirement:

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.

PLEASE NOTE : The written communication may be assessed in the screening questions.

a. An exam/presentation may be administered and the ability to communicate effectively in writing might be evaluated with these documents and /or with other documents.

b. An interview / presentation may be administered and the ability to communicate effectively orally might be evaluated during the interview / presentation.

c. Reference checks will be sought.

d. 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.

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

f. You must provide proof of your education credentials.

g. 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.

h. All candidates that apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and ensure that this address is functional at all times and that it accepts messages from unknown users. Failure to do so may result in important messages not being received. Communication for this process will be conducted via the e-mail address provided in your application. It is your responsibility to ensure that you check for messages regularly.

i. Second Language assessment test results may be required.

Please submit your application via jobs.gc.ca. CVs sent by e-mail will not be acceptable.

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.