Senior Human Resources Advisor, Centre of Expertise (Sudbury, Ontario)

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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

✋Are you a member of one or more of the following groups: Indigenous Peoples, Black and other Racialized People (also referred to Visible Minority in the Employment Equity Act which is under review), Persons with a disability or Women? Do you have a professional human resources background that would benefit FedNor? Do you wish to become a strategic partner to FedNor's managers, which will contribute to building a stronger and more diversified Northern Ontario economy? Are you looking for opportunities to work in a fast-paced and multi-disciplinary environment? If you answered “yes” to at least one of these questions, working at FedNor could be a great fit for you.✋

APPLICATION INFORMATION

*ONLY APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED ONLINE WILL BE ACCEPTED*
Should you require an alternative application method, please contact .

In addition to submitting your resume, you will be required to respond to a number of selection questions, which may take time. The answers to your questions will determine whether you prequalify in the selection process. Candidates are therefore encouraged to allow sufficient time to provide relevant and complete answers.

Applicants who do not provide the information requested in a CLEAR manner may have their application REJECTED. In addition, we will not contact applicants if any information is missing or incomplete.

Proof of your education must be submitted upon request. If you fail to provide this proof when requested, you will be eliminated from the process.

Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/

Successful candidate(s) must meet and maintain the Conditions of Employment throughout their employment.

PLEASE NOTE: For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results, and sending invitations for written tests and interviews). Applicants must ensure to provide a valid email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

Depending on the number of applicants, volume management strategies such as random selection, top-down approach and/or establishing cut-off scores to determine who will continue in the staffing process, may be used for the purpose of managing applications. Please note that although you may attain the established pass mark on any of the assessments used in this staffing process, management may decide to use a higher cut off score.

Candidates must obtain the required pass mark for each essential qualification in order to be given further consideration in the selection process.

Essential and asset qualifications may be assessed through your application, a written exam, an interview or a reference check. Note that essential experience and assets could be used to determine the number of candidates invited to the next step. The ability to communicate effectively in writing may be assessed at any time, including in the answers provided on your application.

Work environment

The Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor) is the Government of Canada's economic development organization for Northern Ontario. Through its programs and services, and through its financial support of projects that lead to job creation and economic growth, FedNor works with businesses and community partners to build a stronger Northern Ontario. A position with FedNor allows you to be part of a nimble department that has a broad mandate to work on a variety of economic development activities. Each and every one of our employees play a part in our organization’s and our region’s success. Come be a part of a small agency with a big heart that makes a difference to the region and country!

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY:

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated person to carry out the duties of a Senior Human Resources Advisor. As a member of our team, you will work in close collaboration with clients, as a strategic partner, to provide high quality services, to optimize organizational performance and to meet operational needs in human resources management.

At FedNor, we invest in our employees, our communities and the development of our economy. We give priority to an inclusive, equitable and safe working environment. We focus on equity and inclusion at all steps of the selection process. Our goal is to have a work place which welcomes all forms of visible and non-visible diversity.

We offer flexible working conditions such as, telework and the possibility to work on a flexible or compressed schedule. We work in a hybrid environment, which consists of a mix of working in-person at the office (a minimum of 2 days per week) and at home.

If you are a very motivated person who likes to work in a multi-disciplinary and fast-paced environment, and who works well independently and in a team, we encourage you to apply!

Intent of the process

The immediate intent of this selection process is to staff one position on an indeterminate basis: Bilingual imperative CBC/CBC.

A pool of qualified and/or partially qualified candidates may be created to staff similar positions within FedNor with various language requirements and various tenures (indeterminate, specified period, acting, deployment, assignment, secondment).

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Experience interpreting policies and directives to analyze complex human resource issues and provide recommendations to clients.

Experience in the development or implementation of human resources projects, plans, initiatives, programs or strategies.

Experience in conducting research, analyzing information, and providing recommendations to management, stakeholders, or partners on human resources issues.

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

Human Resources professional designation

Human resources experience in Labour Relations

Human resources experience in Staffing

Human resources experience within the Federal Government of Canada

Degree equivalency

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of current human resource trends and initiatives.

ABILITIES / COMPETENCIES

Ability to communicate effectively verbally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Demonstrate initiative and being action oriented.
Demonstrate integrity and respect.
Work effectively with others.
Client service oriented

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Willing and able to work overtime when required
Willing and able to travel occasionally

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

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.