Public Service Human Resources Advisor

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

You will be required to demonstrate how you meet the education and experience criteria (essential and asset) for the initial screening, in answering online screening questions. It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Please provide a description of the types of positions you have occupied, the period of time that you occupied these positions, and what specific duties you performed in each position, which demonstrates how you meet this experience. Information on your described education and experience provided in the screening questions should be supported by your résumé. Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in your application being rejected from the process.

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence and telephone conversations, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

Candidates from outside the federal public service will be required to pay for their own travel (including travel for assessment purposes) and may be required to pay for their own relocation expenses.

Work environment

Working within a dynamic environment alongside Human Resources (HR) professionals, the HR Advisor is responsible for providing advice and guidance to various client managers on both Staffing and Labour Relations matters. Working closely with clients, the HR Advisor will collaborate in developing the merit criteria, assessment tools, provide strategic staffing advice, liaise with the Workers’ Compensation Board, assist clients with performance management, disability management, discipline and grievances associated with their units or employees.

Successful candidates will need be organized, demonstrate flexibility, have excellent negotiation skills, be detail oriented, possess the ability to work effectively with both clients and colleagues and be able to work under pressure. The client group extends across Alberta and the North West Territories and is comprised of both Regular Members and Public Servants.

The current positions are located in downtown Edmonton and require some in-person attendance.

Intent of the process

This process will initially be used to staff two permanent positions and one temporary position in the recruitment and staffing unit, and create a pool of qualified candidates. The pool of qualified candidates may be used to staff similar positions with various tenures (i.e. permanent or temporary) within the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Edmonton, Alberta.

The pool could be used to offer acting appointments, assignments, secondments or deployments.

Should a Civilian Member (CM) be found qualified and selected for appointment, the appointment will not result in a change of status to the Public Service (PS) category for the CM.

Positions to be filled: 3

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

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 any other field relevant to the work to be performed.

See the qualification standards for alternatives.

https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/staffing/qualification-standards/core.html#pe

Degree equivalency

Experience in providing advice and guidance to management on complex* staffing or human resource planning questions.
Experience in interpreting and applying legislation, and policies related to staffing.
Recent** experience in identifying, developing and implementing staffing and recruitment strategies.

*Complex is defined as the depth and breadth of experience. This could include the diversity of cases, files or projects handled, the degree of independence shown, the depth of research, strategic linkages and/or analysis required, the variety and sensitivity of stakeholders engaged, and the level of urgency, priority and profile of work completed.
**Recent experience is normally acquired by carrying out those duties within the past three (3) years..

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

Experience providing labour relations services.
Experience working in a human resources discipline in the Public Service of Canada.
Experience working in a military or para-military work environment.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES

Knowledge of legislation, theories and trends in human resources management.
Business acumen
Thinking things through
Showing initiative and being action–oriented
Working effectively with others
Demonstrating integrity and respect Communications
Problem Solving
Ability to Transmit Information
Client Service Orientation

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability and willingness to work overtime as required.
Ability and willingness to travel as required.
Ability and willingness to travel within Alberta and North West Territories.
Ability and willingness to travel via small aircraft.
Valid Class 5 driver’s license

Conditions of employment

RCMP Enhanced Reliability Status security clearance.

NOTE: Successful candidates will require a valid RCMP security clearance prior to appointment and throughout the tenure of their employment. The process to obtain RCMP security clearance involves a security/reliability interview and a field investigation regarding matters of criminal activity which includes reference checks, verification of credit/financial status, education, employment, etc . As such, the process may take several weeks or months to complete.

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

Communication for this process 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 selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). Candidates are strongly encouraged to check their email on a regular basis.

Candidates may be assessed using one or more of the following tools: standardized tests, written exam, interview, and reference checks.

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.

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.

Only online applications are accepted. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System.

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.