Bilingual Human Resources Coordinator

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

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

📅 Apply early!! The first draw of applications will be made in October with the intent to immediately fill Human Resources Coordinator positions.

📢 We will afterwards review applications on a regular basis, as positions become available.

As one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) is proud to celebrate our achievement in creating a diverse, respectful, and positive workplace where all employees are valued and recognized for their unique qualities, ideas, voices and perspectives. We are dedicated to building and promoting a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, representative of all Canadians regardless of race, ethnicity, colour, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic background or lived experience. By embracing diversity and inclusion, our department ensures broader discussions, better decisions, and a more positive workplace.

We welcome all candidates, including Indigenous Peoples, Black, other racialized groups, persons with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ2+ community to apply and strongly encourage candidates to self-declare if they belong to an Employment Equity designated group (i.e. Indigenous (Aboriginal*) Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, Women or Visible Minorities - Black people and other racialized groups).

*The term “Aboriginal” is used within this job advertisement as it relates to the Employment Equity Act and other legislative frameworks. The term “Indigenous” is used where possible, in alignment with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

Duties

As a Human Resources Coordinator, you will be responsible for the delivery of human resources (HR) operations assistance. Please find below examples of key duties:

• Provides administrative support services in staffing
• Works in close collaboration with Human Resources Advisor
• Processes various HR requests while maintaining an excellent client service
• Performs data entry and/or data validation related to staffing and/or classification using PeopleSoft (HR Management System)

Work environment

While traditionally located in one of the 3 locations with AAFC HR regional offices (Ottawa, Moncton or Winnipeg), the HR team has embraced remote work and all team members are currently working remotely full time. Following a return to the workplace, it is likely the option of teleworking will continue for the team. Candidates from these 3 regions are encouraged to apply for this opportunity.

Intent of the process

⭐ This inventory aims to immediately fill Human Resources Coordinator positions in the HR Centre team. If an term or indeterminate appointment is made at the CR-04 level, the employee will automatically enrolled into the Human Resources Coordinator Development Program (HRCDP). The program aims to develop eligible employees to the CR-05 level upon successful completion of the requirements of the program.

If you don’t immediately receive a job offer at AAFC, qualified candidates may be placed in a talent pool to be used for staffing similar permanent or temporary positions in the future. The skill specialization(s), work location, language profile, and security clearance requirements will vary according to the position being staffed.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A response to a text question addressing the following:

• Please note that this question is designed to assess the following merit criteria:
  
  • Ability to perform essential clerical tasks quickly and accurately.
  
  All information concerning this assessment is confidential and should not be shared with others prior or post exam. As this is an individual assessment, please do not consult with any other individual.
• Please note that this question is designed to assess the following merit criteria:
  
  • Client Focus
  
  All information concerning this assessment is confidential and should not be shared with others prior or post exam. As this is an individual assessment, please do not consult with any other individual.

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

Education
• A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. Click on the link below to contact the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC).

Degree equivalency

Experience
• Experience providing administrative support services.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications (including Excel, Word and Outlook)

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

Asset Qualifications - Education
• Graduation from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

Asset Qualifications - Experience
• Experience providing human resources support services.
• Experience working in HR staffing in the federal public service.
• Experience in using Human Resource Management Systems (i.e. MyGCHR, PeopleSoft, HRIS or other HR Data Management system) and/or Phoenix Pay System beyond the self-service function.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

Competencies
• Client focus
• Teamwork
• Attention to details
• Demonstrating Integrity and Respect
• Interactive communication (Oral and Written)

Abilities
• Ability to perform essential clerical tasks quickly and accurately.
• Ability to use reasoning skills to solve problems.

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

Agriculture and Agri-food Canada recognizes that the diversity of its employee population contributes to its strength and integrity. We are committed to achieving employment equity and developing a highly capable workforce that is representative of Canadian Society. We encourage women (especially in non-traditional occupations), Indigenous peoples (Aboriginal peoples), persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups to apply and declare themselves as part of one or more of the Employment Equity groups as selection may be limited to candidates belonging to one or more of the groups.

Information on employment equity

Operational Requirements
• Ability and willingness to work overtime.
• Willingness to participate in HR Coordinator Development Program (HRCDP) if applicable.

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

Only on-line applications through the jobs.gc.ca website will be accepted. Applications submitted by email will not be accepted.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact the email referenced below under “Contact Information”.

When applying on-line applicants can:
- create a profile and resume that can be used when applying for other processes without having to recreate a new application each time;
- update their applications at any time;
- verify the status of their application at any time;
- find important information related to the process.

If you have an enquiry about your 'Applicant Profile', please contact the Public Service Commission directly for assistance.

Communication for this inventory will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this inventory should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

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.

All communication relating to this inventory, including email correspondence may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

Various assessment tools may be used in this process, such as, standardized tests, interviews, references, board member knowledge, etc.

Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria:
- Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team;
- Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the specific duties of the position being staffed;
- Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience;
- Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications.

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.