Senior Human Resources Advisor, Policy and Programs

Update: The closing date has been extended until May 22, 2023.

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

ARE YOU READY?

No more endless processes! The ATSSC aims to staff one (1) indeterminate position and one (1) temporary position! But what does that imply?

- Three (3) screening questions and four (4) Yes/No questions.

- A presentation.

- Formal reference check.

- The ability to communicate effectively in writing will be assessed throughout the process.

Duties

The HR Programs and policy team handles a variety of interesting and strategic files that have a high impact on the organization. In your role, you will have to support the implementation of our three great strategies: Talent Acquisition, Equity, diversity and inclusion; and Accessibility. Your functions could include EDI, accessibility, workforce and succession planning, learning, leadership and HR data analysis. It is your opportunity to contribute in a strategic way to the advancement of people management within the ATSSC.

Work environment

Do you like working in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment that values service excellence? Are you looking for a chance to make your mark in a small organization that plays a big role in providing justice to Canadians? If so, then consider a career at the Administrative Tribunals Support Service of Canada (ATSSC).

You’ll be able to benefit and learn from being closer to management and having the opportunity to be exposed to a variety of files. We’re also committed to supporting a healthy life-work balance and to creating an inclusive and respectful work environment.

The ATSSC is committed to making real change in our workplace and our society. A change that is consistent with the social expectations to do better, to treat people fairly and with respect and to make a difference. We strive to be an equitable, diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees have a voice and opportunities to contribute to an equitable and inclusive access to justice for all Canadians. We embrace different perspectives, backgrounds and experiences, in hope that it will strengthen collaboration and quality of the services we provide.

You could also benefit from hybrid and flexible forms of work, which may include a combination of on-site work and telework and compressed work schedules (dependent on the position and operational needs).

Bonus point, we have our own internal compensation and benefits Advisors and a dedicated information technology team.

Intent of the process

This process is to staff one (1) temporary position and one (1) indeterminate position.

A partially assessed pool will be created and may be used to staff similar positions at an identical or equivalent group and level with various bilingual position requirements, tenures, locations or security level within the Administrative Tribunals Support Service of Canada (ATSSC). Federal organizations listed in Schedules I, IV and V of the Financial Administration Act (FAA) may use this selection process to appoint a candidate to a similar position within their organization.

* IMPORTANT: Please note that the second language skills ''Reading comprehension'' and ''Written expression'' will be assessed before the creation of the pool. Obtaining a level B in these two skills will be required to be qualified in the pool.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Education:
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

An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience, that is comparable to a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization relevant to the work to be performed, may serve as an alternative to meet the minimum education standard. Whenever the minimum education standard is met through this alternative, it is met only for the position being staffed, and candidates must be re-assessed for future appointments or deployments where the manager has decided to use this alternative.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
Experience collaborating with partners and key stakeholders to develop or implement Human Resources strategies.
Experience providing written analysis or advice on strategic Human Resources matters* to senior management**.

* Strategic HR matters is defined as issues that have an impact on a significant portion of an organization’s workforce.
**Senior management is defined Director or above.

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

Assets
Experience:
Experience analyzing survey results and engaging with stakeholders to interpret their results.
Experience developing or implementing corporate human resources strategies or solutions.
Experience facilitating workshops or delivering training sessions.
Experience in human resources data analysis.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

Competencies:
Showing initiative and being action oriented
Demonstrating integrity and respect
Working effectively with others
Thinking things through
Business acumen

Abilities:
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

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

Organizational Needs
Employment Equity may be used to address demonstrated under-representation of designated groups (Women, Visible Minorities, Persons with disabilities and persons of Aboriginal descent).

Operational Requirements
Willing and able to work overtime as required.

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

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed. Meeting one or many of the other qualifications may be a deciding factor in appointing a particular candidate amongst the qualified candidates. Please note that one, some or all of the asset qualifications could be used at any stage of the staffing process.

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.

Applications received by email will not be accepted. If you are a person with disability preventing you from applying on-line, you can contact an Officer at the Federal Public Service Job Advertisement Information Line by calling 1-800-645-5605.

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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.