human resources advisor - Canada - Employment and Social Development Canada

Description

Parks Canada- Western Newfoundland and Labrador Field Unit
PE-02
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

Preference may be given to qualified persons who are beneficiaries of any Agreements that form the establishment of the Akami-Uapishku -KakKasuak - Mealy Mountain National Park Reserve and Beneficiaries of the Nunavik and Nunatsiavut Inuit Land Claim Agreements.

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Provides operational human resources services in one or more human resources disciplines, such as resourcing, classification and organization, learning, labour relations, employment equity, occupational safety and health or human resource planning within a business unit at Parks Canada Agency.

The Western Newfoundland and Labrador Field Unit (WNLFU) includes two national parks, a national park reserve, and four national historic sites.

This field unit covers a large geographic area with operations in three different time zones in rural and remote areas.

Three of the sites administered by WNLFU are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

The human resources team for Western Newfoundland & Labrador provide a full range of advisory and support services to over 200 staff, including managers, supervisors and employees.

We work closely with our colleagues to support resourcing, organization and classification, training and performance management, labour relations, occupational health and safety, and disability management.

The results from this competition may be used to staff similar positions in the future on an indeterminate, term, seasonal or acting assignment basis, for the Western Newfoundland and Labrador Field Unit, as well as other Parks Canada locations across the country.

A covering letter"Using specific examples from your work experience, please describe how you meet the stated qualifications for this position.

Please note that stating simply that these qualifications have been met, listing past or current responsibilities, cutting and pasting from your resumé and/or using words such as "see resumé" does not represent adequate substantiation.

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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
Certification as Chartered Professional in Human Resources
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable experience in human resources

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.

We encourage candidates who do not have the required degree or certification to apply as an acceptable combination of education, training, and/or experience that is comparable to a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization relevant to the work to be performed may be considered on an exceptional basis.

This alternative may be applied to meet Parks Canada diversity goals, to support career advancement for Parks Canada employees working within the HR function, or for processes with limited candidate pools.

Experience in conducting research and analysis to provide advice or recommendations in a human resources discipline (other than staffing);

• Experience in the interpretation and application of legislation, policies, guidelines and procedures in a human resources discipline;
• Experience responding to a wide range of human resources related inquiries from supervisors/managers and employees.

Experience in providing advice, options and policy recommendations in the field of occupational health and safety;

• Experience in providing strategic advice, options and recommendations in the field of labour relations;
• Experience interpreting and applying legislation and policies related to human resources in the federal public service or Parks Canada. Knowledge of legislation, policies, trends and practices in Human Resources management. Communicates effectively, clearly and concisely both orally and in writing;
• Willingness to work irregular hours, overtime, weekends and/or statutory holidays and provincial/territorial holidays, when required.

Will be required to undergo and pass pre-placement and periodic medical checks;

• As the position is located in an area classed as isolated and remote, a pre-employment medical examination of an individual and his/her dependents may be required.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve.

Maximum Annual Isolated Post Amounts based on full time year-round employment

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar term and/or permanent positions.

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 cover letter.

Parks Canada Agency considers applications from all individuals who have legal status to work in Canada. Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status or work permit.

The Parks Canada Agency is established as a separate employer in the Federal Public Service under the Financial Administration Act.

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.

Written test(s) may be administered.