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***We will only accept online applications received via the GC Jobs website.
***To submit your application online, you will first need to create an account on the GC Jobs website. Once your account is created, return to the job poster and select the button "Apply Online" below. Candidates who are unable to apply online must contact the person listed below prior to the closing date.
It is your responsibility, as a candidate, to clearly demonstrate how/if you meet each qualification (education and experience) assessed using the screening questions in the online application. When providing your answers, it is not sufficient to simply state that the essential and asset qualifications are "met" or provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. You must provide concrete specific examples to illustrate how you meet each criterion identified in the questions. Your answers must include where and how you obtained the required experience, as well as the period(s) in which you performed the functions of the position(s). Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or missing information.
The Parliamentary Protective Service (PPS) is a separate employer and is not subject to the Public Service Employment Act (PSEA). PPS has its own classification, compensation system, and a different staffing regime. As such, we use a different staffing process and terminology. Persons appointed to PPS continue to be part of the federal government and will receive the public service pension plan and public service insurance benefits plan, which include health, dental, disability and life insurance plans.
Within a small team of dedicated HR professionals, the Senior Manager, Talent Management is responsible for the provision of a wide range of strategic and operational Human Resources services.
The successful candidate will have extensive experience and subject matter expertise in human resources disciplines such as recruitment, HR planning, job evaluation, HR programs, performance management, competency-based management, or other HR disciplines.
The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge of legislation and policies pertaining to federal institutions and have the tenacity and skill to apply collective agreements while aligning with the Service’s strategic objectives and core business strategies. In addition, the Senior Manager, Talent Management will provide guidance and coaching to the Talent Management team.
Those interested in being part of the Talent Management team and who are seeking a challenging work opportunity where you get to create, develop and implement HR processes in an operational environment are encouraged to submit an application.
The Director of the Parliamentary Protective Service reports directly to the Speakers of the Senate and the House of Commons, who act as custodians of the powers, rights, privileges and immunities of their respective chambers and members.
The Director also reports to the Commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police on operational matters. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police leads security-related activities in accordance with the terms of an agreement between the Speakers of both Houses and the Ministers of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness.
The purpose of this recruitment and selection process is to establish a pool of qualified or pre-qualified candidates to staff the position on a temporary basis (12 Month). The pool may also be used in the future to staff similar positions on a term or indeterminate basis within the PPS.
Positions to be filled: 1
Your résumé.
A university degree from a recognized institution in industrial relations, human resources, public or business administration, law, political science or in another related field OR an acceptable combination of experience, training and education.
Recent* and Significant** experience providing strategic advice*** to senior management and leading a wide variety of complex human resources initiatives or programs in the field of recruitment and/or classification and organizational design.
Significant** experience in Human Resources analytics and Human Resources KPI (Key Performance Indicators) reporting.
Significant** experience in leading partner consultations in the context of a strategic human resources initiatives.
DEFINITIONS:
*Recent refers to experience acquired within the last five (5) years.
**Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth normally acquired through performance of the duties for a period of approximately ten (10) years
*** Strategic advice includes planning, consultation, analysis and/or implementation of HR services for an organization and in consultation with management of an organization in order to effectively achieve program and/or client operational objectives.
A Certified Human Resources Professional designation.
Experience working in the field of recruitment and/or classification and organizational design within the public sector (including agencies and crown corporations)
Recent* and significant** experience establishing and developing recruitment strategies including DEI recruitment strategies
Experience in Hay Plan job evaluation methodology.
Experience managing human resources.
Recent* and significant** experience in the development of corporate human resources strategies or programs within the public sector.
Willingness and ability to work overtime.
Willingness and ability to carry and respond to clients using a mobile device.
Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)
Information on language requirements
Knowledge of trends and practices in Human Resources
PPS COMPETENCIES:
Client Service Orientation
Communication
Leadership
Teamwork & Collaboration
Strategic Thinking
OTHER COMPETENCIES:
Problem Solving
Analytical Skills
PPS VALUES:
Respect
Professionalism
Accountability
Integrity
Leadership
All candidates must be eligible to obtain both a Site Access Clearance, and Enhanced Reliability Status (ERS)*with Secret/Top Secret clearance where required*. The process involves a background investigation that includes: a loyalty assessment, law enforcement verifications, credit and financial verifications as well as a security interview wherein questions may include (but not limited to), previous employment, online activities, financial situation, alcohol and/or drug use. Your personal references as well as previous employers will also be contacted as part of the security screening process. You must also consent to completing a personal history questionnaire, be fingerprinted and photographed. If you are confident that you are qualified and can meet the security requirements, please consider joining the Service.
The Parliamentary Protective Service’s Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination requires that all employees attest to their vaccination status. The requirement to be fully vaccinated is a condition of employment. Applicants are asked to note that should they reach the offer stage in the selection process, where it is necessary to verify terms and conditions of employment, they will be required to complete a declaration of vaccination status, attesting to being fully vaccinated or indicate the need for accommodation pursuant to the Canadian Human Rights Act.
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 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 who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.
Reference checks will be sought.
An interview will be administered.
A test may be administered.
Your ability to communicate in writing may be assessed using your resume and application form.
Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.
Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed and successfully meet the linguistic profile.
Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.
Relocation and travel expenses incurred during the recruitment and selection process are the applicant's responsibility.
Candidates 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.
You must be prepared to provide the original or a certified true copy of your educational credentials.
The PPS is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority.
We want to ensure that our veterans are given every opportunity to join us. The Parliamentary Protective Service encourages veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces to self-identify when applying to our job opportunities.
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.