Compensation Advisor

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The Canada Energy Regulator works to keep energy moving safely across the country. We review energy development projects and share energy information, all while enforcing some of the strictest safety and environmental standards in the world. Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta with regional offices in Montréal, Vancouver and Yellowknife, the CER has approximately 600 employees.

The Federal Public Service is stronger and most effective when we reflect the diversity of the Canadian population we serve. The Canada Energy Regulator (CER) is dedicated to building and promoting a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, representative of all Canadians regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender expression, socio-economic background or lived experience.

Achieving a representative and diverse workforce has been identified as an organizational need for CER and may be applied at any time during this appointment process. If this criterion is used, only those who have indicated that they are members of the specified designated group(s) will be considered. As such, first consideration for an appointment may be given to candidates who self-declare as belonging to one of the four designated employment equity groups (Persons with a disability, Indigenous Peoples*, Members of a Visible Minority, or Women).

* Indigenous Peoples are people who are First Nation, Inuit or Métis.

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 to learn more about employment equity and self declaration:

https://www.canada.ca/en/services/jobs/opportunities/government/self-declaring-because-we-care.html

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

The CER is recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in a national competition to determine which employers lead their industries in offering exceptional workplaces for their employees.

Duties

Reporting to the Group Leader, Compensation, the Compensation Advisor provides advice and guidance on compensation and benefits to all levels of the organization as well as to external clients , with a focus on personalized client service. In addition, this position is responsible for administering compensation and benefits accurately and on a timely basis, and in accordance with the Collective Agreement, various Acts, policies and procedures.

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.

They 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: 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
Completion of post-secondary education relating to compensation and benefits.
or
an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
E1. Experience in providing a wide range* of compensation and benefits services within a large organization.

E2. Experience in analyzing, entering and manipulating data in various software applications (examples are SAP and PeopleSoft).

E3. Experience in the interpretation and application of compensation benefit acts, legislation, regulations, collective agreements, rules and procedures.

E4. Experience in working with complex** files in problem solving compensation/benefits/payroll issues.

* A wide range is defined as experience in handling a large variety of transactions concerning various aspects of compensation and benefits (e.g. pay, leave, benefits, pensions, disability, return to strength/work, and hiring).
** Complexity will be determined by the depth and breadth of the issue and the number of elements implicated. This will take into consideration the consultations generated and the overall impact of the decision made.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
AQ1 Experience in full cycle compensation pay and benefits services.
AQ2 Experience in resolving complex reconciliation of pay accounts.
AQ3 Experience in working in the Public Service.
AQ4 Graduation with a degree from a recognized university with acceptable specialization in human resources management, payroll, or other fields relevant to the work to be performed. Equivalencies will be considered.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

ORGANIZATION-WIDE AND BUSINESS COMPETENCIES

OC1 Leadership and Teamwork: (Apply level)

OC2 Oral Communications: (Apply level)

OC3 Written Communications: (Apply level)

OC4 Accountability and Results Orientation: (Apply Level)

OC5 Process and Project Management: (Apply Level)

OC6 Initiative and Adaptability to Change (Apply Level)

Technical Competencies:

TC1: Human Resources Knowledge: (Apply level)
• Uses expertise in HR – to deliver compensation and benefits services.

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 Groups: Indigenous Peoples, Visible Minorities, Persons with Disabilities and/or Women. 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

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 07 position is similar to a AS-04 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: Effective 1 November 2021 NEB-07 $67,200 to $81,757 (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 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.

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.

Only applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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.

Head Office Location – Calgary, AB: 210, 517 10th Avenue SW

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.