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The Southwestern Ontario Field Unit has an exciting opportunity to join the HR team. The HR Assistant is an integral member of the team, and provides generalist, multifunction human resources support services. If you thrive on working in an innovative and dynamic environment this may be the role for you!
Parks Canada is a federal government agency responsible for the protection and presentation of Canada’s outstanding natural and cultural resources through a system of national parks, national marine conservation areas and national historic sites in all regions of Canada.
Parks Canada's Southwestern Ontario Field Unit is a geographical area that encompasses approximately 30,000 km2 of Canada's unique natural and cultural heritage. From the picturesque town of Niagara-on-the-Lake to the most Southern point of Canada at Point Pelee National Park, the Southwestern Ontario Field Unit offers a truly distinctive work environment. On behalf of Canadians, we actively operate 4 National Historic Sites, 1 National Park and a Field Unit office in the most densely populated and diverse area of the country.
The intent of this process is to fill one temporary, full-time position until April 5, 2025.
This process may be used to create a list of qualified candidates to staff similar positions with various tenures, security levels or linguistic requirements in same or other parts of the country.
Positions to be filled: 1
Your résumé.
Contact information for 3 references.
Successful completion of a one year post-secondary program specializing in a field related to the functions of the position (e.g. Human Resources or Administrative field) OR an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience).
Experience:
EX1: Experience in organizing, planning and delivering administrative support services.
EX2: Experience dealing with clients and/or the general public and providing exceptional client service.
English essential
Information on language requirements
Abilities:
A1: Ability to manage and prioritize a diverse and changing workload in order to ensure good customer service.
A2: Ability to conduct research of legislation or policies related to Human Resources (HR);
A3: Ability to read, understand and apply instructions;
A4: Ability to work under pressure.
A5: Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
A6: Ability to use computer software programs related to work (e.g. Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Word, Outlook, etc.).
Personal Suitability:
PS1 - Exercises sound judgment
PS2 - Personally connects with people
PS3 - Demonstrates integrity
PS4 - Takes responsibility
PS5 - Delivers on commitments to makes things happen
PS6 - Attention to detail
Additional Experience:
AEX1 – Experience in the provision of human resources (HR) administrative support services in an office environment (for example: staffing, recruitment, resourcing, classification, occupational health and safety or labour relations).
AEX2 - Experience in providing staffing administrative support (such as preparing letters of offer, maintaining staffing files, preparing advertisements, communicating with candidates, etc.).
AEX3 - Experience in using a human resource management system application, such as, but not limited to, HRMS or Peoplesoft.
AEX4 - Experience working within Parks Canda or the Public Service.
Operational Requirements:
Willingness to wear a Parks Canada uniform and recommended personal protective equipment.
Willingness to work irregular hours, overtime, weekends and/or statutory holidays and provincial/territorial holidays, when required.
Reliability Status security clearance
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
For tips to navigate the application process step by step, refer to the following site: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GW7P3g9hhI .
Parks Canada is committed to the principles of diversity and employment equity under the Employment Equity Act, and strives to ensure that our workforce reflects the diverse nature of Canadian society. We encourage women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of a visible minority group to self-identify in their application.
Please submit your completed application, including all of the above-mentioned documentation. Failure to do so may result in your application being rejected.
The Parks Canada Agency is established as a separate employer in the Federal Public Service under the Financial Administration Act. Persons appointed to the Agency continue to be part of the Public Service. The Parks Canada Agency operates under its own human resources framework outside of the Public Service Employment Act and in line with values of fairness, competence and respect, and its operating principles.
In accordance with paragraph 8(2)(a) of the Privacy Act, information or material, whether provided directly by the candidate or otherwise obtained by the selection board, used during the selection process for the purpose of assessing a candidate may be used as part of the selection review and recourse processes. Such relevant information may be provided to third parties, such as other candidates or their representatives, who have a legitimate reason to be aware of that information.
Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
Travel cost for individuals who are not Federal Public Servants will not be covered.
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.