Director Compensation and Analytics

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This is an opportunity to be part of a talented and committed leadership team, in an organization that has a key and exciting role to play in Canada’s energy system and the energy transition. The Canada Energy Regulator (CER) is evolving to meet the changing needs of Canadians and the energy sector, while holding those it regulates to the highest standards related to safety and environmental protection.

The CER is also deeply committed to transforming how it works with Indigenous Peoples, and to implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

The CER is committed to building and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We encourage you to self-declare on your application if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups, as preference may be given to members of one of the following Employment Equity groups: Indigenous Peoples, Visible Minorities (Black people and other racialized groups), Persons with Disabilities.

In order to self-declare, please ensure to check off the appropriate box within the online application under the Employment Equity section. To learn more about self-declaring, we encourage you to consult the following two links: www.canada.ca/en/services/jobs/opportunities/government/self-declaring-because-we-care.html

www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/employment-equity.html

Candidates must meet all of the essential qualifications to be appointed. Asset qualifications may be used at any stage of the process.

Duties

Reporting to the Vice-President People and Workforce Supports, the Director, Compensation and Analytics is responsible for the administration and operation of corporate services programs including client facing compensation and benefits administration support.

The Director is responsible for leading the Compensation and Analytics team, including team outputs/ outcomes and providing strategic guidance and advice to the Vice-President. The Director is a key point of contact for the CER’s annual Office of the Auditor General (OAG) audit process, and accountable to ensure pay and compensation processes are managed strategically, effectively and efficiently. The Director identifies and acts on opportunities to improve established pay, benefits and reporting processes.

The Director is required to work closely with other government departments, such as Public Services and Procurement Centre and Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS), and is responsible for updates and implementation of government wide policies and directives related to compensation and benefits. The Director is also responsible for leading the team to identifyand implement innovative system (Phoenix, SAP, MyGCHR, Excel, etc.) process efficiencies, where possible.

Work environment

The CER is responsible for regulating infrastructure to ensure safe and efficient delivery of energy to Canada and the world, protecting the environment, recognizing and respecting the rights of the Indigenous People of Canada, and providing timely and relevant energy information and analysis.

Please see: Who we are and what we do - Our Strategic Plan: www.cerrec.gc.ca/en/about/who-we-are-what-we-do/strategic-plan/index.html.

For more information on the CER’s governance structure, please see: Governance: www.cer-rec.gc.ca/en/about/who-we-are-whatwe-do/governance/index.html.

For more information about the CER’s organization and structure, please see: Organization and Structure www.cerrec.gc.ca/en/about/who-we-are-what-we-do/organization-structure/index.html.

The CER is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, with regional offices in Montréal, Vancouver, and Yellowknife. The CER approximately 600 employees.

The CER is recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers, as awarded in a national and external assessment of work environments and employee benefits.

The CER is an organization where it is possible to get to know your colleagues across many disciplines and take full advantage of the many opportunities available to connect with people who have similar interests, aptitudes, and aspirations. It is a great place to work.

The have our own unique classification system (NEB) and offer the same pension as the core public administration. In addition, as a CER employee, you will benefit from:

✔ Compensation: CER offers a competitive salary.
The Public Service Pension Plan is a defined benefit pension plan (indexed for inflation), where both the employer and the employee contribute

✔ Eligibility for performance pay at all classification levels within the organization.

✔ a comprehensive benefits package including: Health and Dental Plan; Disability benefits; Life insurance;

✔ Vacation and Leave.

✔ CER is a hybrid workplace: There is a flexible and hybrid work environment, with options to be able to work both in the office and at home, subject to CER hybrid work guidelines.

✔ Learning and Development: CER offers career advancement opportunities and encourages innovative thinking in its work environment.

✔ a strong support for employee wellness and mental health including access to the confidential employee assistance program.

Our people are our strength and we're looking for highly engaged and talented professionals to join our team!

Intent of the process

Qualified candidates may be used to staff other similar positions at an equivalent or lower level on a term, indeterminate or acting basis.

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
University with an undergraduate degree.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
E1 *Recent and **substantial experience in a defined Leadership role (Group Lead, Supervisor, Manager or Director) with direct people management responsibilities (e.g., direct reports as part of a team), with demonstrated success in people leadership, human-resources decision-making, coaching and integrated strategic, financial, and human resources management.

E2 * Recent experience leading and presenting complex projects and initiatives that demonstrates project management strength and an understanding of process improvement, organizational outcomes, and risk.
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E3 *Recent experience in providing strategic advice and briefings to senior management (Vice-President / Director General level or above) on complex projects and sensitive matters that have financial implications.

E4 *Recent experience and a good degree of knowledge using MS Office Suite of products (e.g. Excel, PowerPoint, TEAMS, Office Online and Microsoft Office Web Apps)


*“Recent” experience is defined as having been acquired within the last 3 years.
**“Substantial” is defined as an experience with a duration of more than six months.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
AQ1 Experience conducting financial analysis and leading complex compensation and pay processing initiatives.

AQ2 Experience in leading or participating in financial audit and evaluation processes.

AQ3 Chartered Professional Account (CPA) designation, Payroll certification or other equivalent financial qualification.

AQ4 Recent experience leading a team that is responsible for providing corporate services (e.g., financial, human resources) support, (administration and reporting) using MyGCHR (Government of Canada’s HRIS system) and/or, Phoenix (Government of Canada’s payroll system), and/or SAP (Government of Canada’s DFMS system).

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
LC 1 Create Vision and Strategy (Apply level)
• Translates implementation strategies, objectives and direction into concrete activities
• Contributes expertise and insight to the development and implementation of organizational strategies
• Communicates with clarity and conviction
• Informs analysis with a thorough understanding of the environment
• Designs and implements solutions to operational challenges

LC 2 Mobilizes People (Apply level)
• Engages employees to gather ideas and input to build cohesive teams
• Creates a sense of common purpose and direction in the organization and among colleagues
• Sets clear expectations, monitors and evaluates performance
• Gives honest feedback, recognizes performance and addresses non-performance
• Sets challenging goals for self and models dedication and high performance

LC 3 Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders (Apply level)
• Builds and nurtures effective and collaborative networks and relationships with communities of practice, colleagues and stakeholders
• Actively listens to understand the impact of issues and perspectives of others

LC 4 Achieve Results (Apply level)
• Monitors and controls work unit resources
• Sets and revises operational plans to reflect changing priorities or conditions

LC 5 Uphold Integrity and Respect (Apply level)
• Values and provides authentic, evidence-based advice in the interests of Canadians
• Holds self and the organization to the highest ethical and professional standards
• Models commitment to citizen-focused service and the public interest
• Implements practices to advance an inclusive, healthy organization, that is free from harassment and discrimination

LC6 Promote Innovation and Guide Change (Apply level)
• Encourages and applies sound risk management practices
• Encourages employees to generate new and innovative approaches
• Demonstrates resilience, composure and a positive outlook in an environment of uncertainty and ambiguity

Competency Level Definitions

Apply is defined as demonstrating sound understanding of the competency and ability to apply and contribute.

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

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
The CER is committed to building a diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. Preference may be given to qualified candidates who self-identify from the following Employment Equity (EE) Groups: Indigenous Persons, Visible Minorities (Black people and other racialized groups) and/or Persons with Disabilities. We encourage you to indicate if you belong to one or more of the designated groups by completing the EE section in your application.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
1) Willingness to undergo, successfully pass and maintain a reliability status security clearance
2) Compliance with the CER’s Code of Conduct is required.
Note: It is strongly recommended that potential applicants read and consider the CER’s Code of Conduct prior to applying. This document is available on the CER Website http://www.cer-rec.gc.ca/code-of-conduct.
3) Must be willing and able to travel and to work overtime when required.
4) Must be willing to move within and between business units and teams, based on operational requirements and/or as individual development needs are identified.

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

1. The CER has a classification system that differs from the greater public service. This NEB-12 position is similar to a EX-01 in terms of salary range only. The benefits offered, including relocation assistance, may be significantly different than those offered in the greater public service. This position is subject to CER’s excluded Terms and Conditions.

2. Salary: 1 November 2021, NEB-12, $120,113 to $146,139 (subject to revision)
The CER has the following forms of additional compensation that are separate from base salary, the eligibility for which is determined, in accordance with the provisions in the collective agreement or terms and conditions of employment for the duration period specified:
• a Calgary Allowance in the amount of 4.95% of base salary may be paid on a bi-weekly payroll basis for employees who reside within the daily commuting distance of Calgary (150 km)
• annual performance pay which includes elements of individual performance (60% of payout) and corporate performance (40% of payout)

3. Application Requirements: Applicants must submit, by the closing date, a resume and cover letter clearly demonstrating how they meet the essential qualifications of education and experience. Applicants are strongly encouraged to demonstrate how they also meet the asset qualifications. Asset qualification(s) may be used at any point in the selection process (screening and/or assessment). Failure to provide sufficient information will result in applicants being screened out.

4. Applicants must provide a valid e-mail address which is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users. Our intention is to communicate with applicants by e mail for assessment purposes including sending invitations for written tests, interviews and issuing selection process results.

Candidates will need to provide proof of their education prior to appointment. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at https://www.cicic.ca.
NOTE: Equivalencies granted by the Canadian provincial authorities with respect to Applied (Bachelor's) Degrees by colleges and technical institutes (i.e. in Ontario, British-Columbia, Alberta & Manitoba) must always be accepted as equivalent to Bachelor Degrees granted by universities in the provinces concerned.

5. Head Office Location – Calgary, AB: 210, 517 10th Avenue SW (relocation assistance to Calgary will supported by the CER).

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.