Human Resources Advisor

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Assessment accommodation

COME WORK WITH US!

Are you passionate about human resources? Do you believe that employees are the best asset for an employer? Do you want to contribute to the sound people management and to the overall performance of an organization?

- Innovation, new approaches, collaboration and employee engagement are encouraged.
- Work-life balance through a flexible work environment.
- Have a significant impact on your community through your daily contribution and the quality of your work.

If you thrive for new challenges and increasing responsibilities, this is where it begins. Join us and be part of shaping our modern public service.

Duties

As a Human Resources Advisor, you will be responsible for Labour Relations, Staffing & Human Resources Planning.

You will:
• Provide advice and guidance to clients while fostering partnerships by understanding their business.
• Work in collaboration with other Human Resources disciplines to develop integrated Human Resources solutions that are relevant, responsive, and timely.
• Develop informed people management priorities to meet organizational needs.

Work environment

As an organization, Transport Canada strives to provide all employees with the opportunity to achieve organizational, professional and personal goals in a respectful and inclusive workplace.

Transport Canada employs over 6,000 talented and motivated employees working in the Atlantic, Quebec, Ontario, Prairie and Northern, Pacific regions, and at our Ottawa headquarters. We develop policies and enforce acts and regulations that support transportation efficiency, safety, security, durability, and align with global standards. Our vision is of a safe, secure, durable, innovative and integrated transportation system that supports trade and economic growth, a cleaner environment and the wellbeing of Canada's middle class. Our transportation agenda thrives to adopt new ways of thinking about how we deliver services and oversee the transportation system.

Intent of the process

The immediate intent of this process is to staff one indeterminate position with a language requirement of English essential or bilingual imperative, BBB/BBB.

A pool of qualified and/or partially assessed candidates may be established to staff similar positions with various tenures, security profiles and language requirements within Transport Canada (TC).

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
ED: 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
EX1: Significant experience in providing strategic advice to managers on complex staffing and/or labour relations issues.
EX2: Significant experience in interpreting and applying legislation and policies related to the staffing and/or labour relations disciplines.
EX3: Significant experience in reviewing, researching and analyzing information.

Note: Significant means the amount, complexity and diversity of experience that would normally be acquired where the experience was part of the regular work duties over a period of two years.

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

EXPERIENCE
AEX1: Significant experience in providing strategic advice to managers on complex staffing and/or labour relations issues in the public sector. (Federal, Provincial, Territorial, Municipal Governments, Crown Corporations, School Divisions, Universities, Colleges)
AEX2: Significant experience in interpreting and applying legislation and policies related to staffing and/or labour relations disciplines in the public sector. (Federal, Provincial, Territorial, Municipal Governments, Crown Corporations, School Divisions, Universities, Colleges)
AEX3: Experience in preparing and delivering presentations or training.
AEX4: Experience working with electronic Human Resource Information Management Systems.

Note: Significant means the amount, complexity and diversity of experience that would normally be acquired where the experience was part of the regular work duties over a period of two years.

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

Various language requirements
English Essential, Bilingual BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
BC1: Thinking Things Through
BC2: Showing Initiative and Being Action-Oriented
BC3: Working Effectively with Other
BC4: Demonstrating integrity and respect
BC5: Communications
BC6: Client Service Orientation

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
TC1: Knowledge of legislation, policies and trends in Human Resources Management.
TC2: Business Acumen - the knowledge and understanding of the operational functions of an organization.

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

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-declaring as belonging to one of the following employment equity groups: Aboriginal People, Visible Minorities, Persons with Disabilities and Women.

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

How to apply!

Pre-screening questions are an important part of your application. Take the time to answer the questions with as many details and examples as needed to demonstrate your capabilities. This is your chance to tell us what you can do!

When answering the screening questions, remember that the assessment board cannot make assumptions about your experience. It is insufficient to say that you have the required qualifications or to list your current or past duties. Rather, using this tool, candidates must demonstrate how they meet the education and experience criteria listed in the job opportunity advertisement by providing clear and concrete examples.

Resumes will be used as a secondary source of information and strictly to validate the concrete examples you will have described in this tool.

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

Persons who cannot apply online or persons with disabilities preventing them from applying online are asked to inform the contact person responsible for this process prior to the closing date.

COMMUNICATION
Communication with candidates for this process will be via email/PSRS. It is your responsibility to ensure accurate contact information is provided (and updated as required) and accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is your responsibility to check both your jobs.gc.ca account and email account regularly to ensure that you do not miss any opportunities. Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally: All written and verbal communication obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, will be used to evaluate the candidates. For instance, e-mails, phone calls, phone messages, screening questions, résumés and/or interview (but not limited to).

Time sensitive correspondence may be transmitted via email and it will be the candidate's responsibility to ensure they check their email regularly. Failure to respond to communications may result in elimination from this process.

ASSESSMENT - GENERAL INFORMATION
Random selection, invoking asset qualifications may be used in conjunction with other volume management strategies that can be applied at any stage in the staffing process.

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

ASSESSMENT – RESCHEDULING
Rescheduling will only be dealt with on a case-by-case basis. Supporting documentation will be required at the time of your request to be rescheduled.

Possible reasons for alternate assessment dates:
· Medical reason with doctor's certificate;
· Death in the immediate family;
· Professional obligation (proof required);
· Confirmation of pre-approved travel plans; or
· Religious reasons.

EDUCATION
Candidates will be required to provide proof of education as part of this selection process.

Candidates with foreign educational credentials are required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. You may consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials at www.cicic.ca for further information.

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.