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*** NOTE: When submitting your application to this selection process, you will
be required to answer screening questions to demonstrate how you meet the Essential Qualifications (Education and all Essential Experiences) as well as any Asset Qualifications (if applicable).
Applicants must clearly demonstrate how they meet the Education and Experience factors listed in the Essential Qualifications when responding to the questions in the on-line application. Applicants must clearly demonstrate how they meet these factors by providing concrete examples with significant details to explain WHEN, WHERE and HOW you meet each factor. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that these factors are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Resumes will be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described when responding to the questions in the on-line application.
Failure to clearly demonstrate how you meet the Education and Experience factors when responding to the questions in the on-line application, may result in the rejection of your application.
Reporting to the Field Unit Superintendent, this position will be responsible for leading the Jasper Field Unit Human Resources Team and will be a key member of the management team. You will be responsible and accountable for the delivery of the full range of human resources services to Jasper National Park and Fort St. James Historic Site.
You will provide day to day direction to the team of Human Resources Advisors and Assistants. As a leader, you will be responsible for fostering their career development and growing their capabilities as human resources professionals.
You will lead through influence and provide guidance to help managers exercise their authorities in an ever-evolving HR landscape. Your challenges will include leading projects / initiatives, providing strategic advice and leadership on a multitude of complex issues which include grievances, investigations, and disability management.
You will be a great fit for this role if you enjoy working effectively with others – you build genuine relationships based on trust and seek collaborative and creative approaches to meeting common goals. You are sensitive and receptive to the diverse views of others.
In this role, you will play a critical part in the recovery efforts for Jasper. People are the cornerstone of what make our Park successful, and you will be responsible for providing Human Resources thought leadership and guidance as we develop and implement our recovery plans.
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.
The mountains are calling…
Come and fall in love with the mountains that surround us every day. Our laid-back mountain town offers easy access to majestic peaks, endless outdoor adventure, pristine wilderness and abundant wildlife.
Jasper is the largest and wildest of the Rocky Mountain National Park, extending over 11,000 square kilometers. Over 2 million visitors a year come to explore the glaciers of the Columbia Icefield, hot springs, lakes and waterfalls and the twinkling galaxy of stars.
If you have a passion for the outdoors, come live and work in this beautiful place and explore these extraordinary mountains. We offer a work life balance that will enable you to spend your free time hiking, biking, skiing, camping or just taking in the beauty of your surroundings.
Be part of a dedicated team, working hard to protect and restore our national parks and historic sites; play a role in enabling people to further discover and connect with our parks and heritage now and for generations to come.
You’ll be able to call a beautiful national park “HOME”.
Given the current context of Jasper, it is expected that remote work and travel to the Jasper area will be required. Once housing becomes available in Jasper, it will be expected that the Human Resources Manager has an in-office presence. This position will not be full-time telework.
This process will be used to staff a term position for up to 18 months.
Positions to be filled: 1
Your résumé.
A covering letter
Contact information for 3 references.
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
Certification as Chartered Professionals in Human Resources;
OR
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable experience in human resources.
OR
An acceptable combination of education, training and experience, that is comparable to a degree from a recognized posted secondary institution with specialization relevant to the work to be performed, may serve as an alternative to meet the minimum education standard.
Grandparenting Clause:
Indeterminate and term incumbents of positions in the PE group in Parks Canada Agency and the Public Service on or before October 3, 2008, and who do not possess the education level prescribed above, are deemed to meet the minimum education standard based on their education, training and/or experience.
Proof of education will be required at time of interview.
EXPERIENCE IN:
• Significant experience with providing advice and recommendations to management in the following HR disciplines: staffing, labour relations, occupational health and safety, disability management, classification, or HR Planning
• Significant experience providing operational services and strategic advice, to clients relating to Labour Relations and Disability Management in a unionized setting.
• Experience leading, participating in and advising on complex projects and programs that reach across many stakeholders at all levels of an organization.
• Experience preparing presentations and writing briefing notes and reports for Senior Management and Executive Level audiences.
• Experience working with centralized services and/or collaborating with centers of expertise.
• Experience managing and/or leading a team.
English essential
Information on language requirements
KNOWLEDGE OF:
• Human resources framework, policies and processes in federally legislated work environments
• Knowledge of the legislative framework, policies and processes related to Occupational Health and Safety
KEY COMPETENCIES:
• Adaptability
• Client Focus
• Communicates effectively, clearly and concisely both orally and in writing
• Demonstrates integrity and respect
• Judgement / Analytical Thinking
• Organizational Awareness
• Shows initiative
• Works effectively and collaborates with others, both colleagues and clients
Asset Qualifications:
The following qualifications may be applied and/or assessed because they are beneficial in carrying out the duties of the position. They may be used in screening, assessment or determining right fit for this selection process, so please describe how you meet any of the following criteria.
• Certification Professional Human Resources (CPHR)*
• Experience with working within a large complex organization or/within the Federal Public Service
* Copies of current certification will be required at time of interview.
Reliability Status security clearance - Must be met prior to employment:
• Obtain and maintain a Reliability Status security clearance;
Possession and maintenance of a valid class 5 driver's license (Class L, N or other graduated licenses will not be accepted).
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Willingness to work weekends, shift work, statutory holidays and overtime if required.
• Willingness to travel and work in a variety of climatic and geographical conditions to various work sites.
• Willingness to wear identifier clothing and safety equipment and follow safety procedures.
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
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 who are in receipt of a Canadian Government Public Service pension and are considering this employment opportunity with the Parks Canada Agency, should contact the PWGSC Public Service Pension Centre (1-800-561-7930) in order to determine the impact of an appointment on their pension benefit entitlements.
Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.