Human Resources Assistant

Important messages

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

The Government of Canada is committed to building a skilled workforce that is representative of Canada's diversity, which includes the recruitment of Canadian Veterans and releasing Canadian Armed Forces personnel:
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/public-service-jobs/canadian-armed-forces-members-veterans.html
We encourage applicants to identify any abilities, competencies, and/or experiences acquired through employment with the Canadian Armed Forces where applicable.

The ability to effectively communicate in writing will be assessed throughout your application (Résumé and answers to the screening questions).

Work environment

At Natural Resources Canada, a Federal government job means developing leadership skills, fostering teamwork, and supporting creativity and innovation. We know it takes people from diverse pools of talent to make this happen. That is why we are looking for people like you. As an employee at Natural Resources Canada you can enjoy diverse employment opportunities, a range of career development programs, and a learning culture that supports you to learn on an ongoing basis. We support balancing your work and private life by offering the benefits of flexible work arrangements.

Intent of the process

This is an anticipatory process that will be used to create a pool of fully or partially qualified candidates to fill future vacancies with various tenures.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION
A secondary school diploma

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Experience in providing services to clients, in person, in writing and by telephone;
Experience using Microsoft Office - Word and Excel;
At least six (6) months cumulative experience performing general administrative or clerical duties in an office environment, such as drafting correspondence, data entry, responding to inquiries, maintaining files, ordering office supplies, photocopying, managing agendas, scheduling and organizing meetings/teleconferences, answering phones, etc.

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

EDUCATION
A diploma or degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in Human Resources.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Experience in providing support services in Human Resources;
Experience using a Human Resource Management System such as PeopleSoft.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES
Ability to communicate effectively in writing;
Ability to communicate effectively orally;
Ability to establish priorities and plan workload in order to meet deadlines;
Ability to follow instructions;
Ability to answer queries.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
Initiative
Client Service Oriented
Attention to detail
Dependability
Team player
Judgement

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

The hiring organization will accept applications on-line only. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System. To submit an application on-line, please select the button “Apply Online” below. Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

A written examination will be administered.
An interview will be conducted.
Reference checks will be sought.

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

Other qualifications could be used at the screening stage or appointment stage. If you meet these qualifications, please ensure your application clearly indicates how you meet.

Random selection may be used to identify which applicants will be assessed and/or appointed in this appointment process.

Candidates must include a valid email address in their application. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that this address is functional and that it accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is also the candidate’s responsibility to ensure accurate information is provided and updated as required.

Candidates may be required to pay for travel costs associated with this selection process.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, 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.