Human Resources Advisor Trainee

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Assessment accommodation

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to further your career as an HR professional!

Successful candidates will be placed into ECCC’s Professional Development Program for Human Resources Advisors. Through a structured learning program (courses, workshops, experiential learning, and coaching), trainees will progress from the PE-01 to PE-02 to PE-03 acquire the required experience, skills and competencies. Upon graduation, you will be able to confidently accompany your clients as a strategic business partner to help meet their current and future HR needs.

Our Department has proven itself year after year to be inclusive, to have an exceptional team spirit and a supportive management team. We would be honord to welcome you in the #ECCCFamily. 🌿

Intent of the process

This process is to staff positions as part of the Professional Development Program for Human Resources Advisors in various HR disciplines. A pool of partially or fully assessed candidates will be established and will be used to staff similar positions at the same group and level, with various linguistic requirements, on an indeterminate or temporary basis within Environment and Climate Change Canada.

Positions to be filled: 10

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Education:
The minimum standard is:
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.
OR
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution combined with significant* experience in human resources in one of the following activities:
• provide information to clients related legislation, regulations, policies, guidelines or procedures as part of a program or discipline in human resources.
• provide administrative support as part of a program or a human resources discipline.
* Significant experience is evaluated based on the depth and scope of activities, the level of responsibility and complexity of cases handled

***Candidates who are currently in the process of finalizing their studies must obtain their degree by June 2023.***

Degree equivalency

Experience:
Experience in a client service environment

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

Experiences:
Experience in researching and analysing information.
Experience working with clients to identify problems and recommend solutions.
Experience working in a Human Resources environment.

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

Various language requirements
BBB/BBB and CBC/CBC

Information on language requirements

What you will be assessed on ✍

Behavioural Competencies:
• Thinking Things Through
• Showing Initiative and Being Action-Oriented
• Working Effectively with Other
• Demonstrating integrity and respect
• Communications
• Client Service Orientation

Technical Competencies :
• Knowledge of legislation, policies and trends in Human Resources Management
• Business Acumen

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

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities

Information on employment equity

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

The Assessment Process:

January-February:
1. The first step will be the evaluation of the second language skills through the tests: reading comprehension and wriitten expression. The tests will be held on the unsupervised platform of the Public Service Commission of Canada: https://www5.psc-cfp.gc.ca/oec-cat.

March :
2. Then the assessment committee will determine if the candidates who have passed the language tests meet the education and experience criteria.

3. Candidates will then be invited to complete an exam on the VidCruiter platform.

March - April - May:
4. Candidates who pass the exam will be invited to take the Human Resources Consultant Simulation Exercise (410). For more information: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/staffing-assessment-tools-resources/human-resources-specialists-hiring-managers/human-resources-toolbox/personnel-psychology-centre/consultation-test-services/public-service-commission-tests/human-resources-consultant-simulation-exercise-410.html.

5. The final evaluation step will be the reference check.

The Human Resources Consultant Simulation Exercise (410) will be administered.

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.