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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 their application.
The Parliamentary Protective Service (PPS) is a separate and distinct organization not subject to the Public Service Employment Act. It has its own classification, compensation system, and staffing regime. 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.
What we offer:
• Paid Training
• Health, dental, and vision care insurance plans
• Public Service Pension Plan
• 35-hour standard work week
• Minimum 4 weeks of paid vacation
• Free on-site fitness facilities
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (GreenShield+)
• Flexible work schedules (minimum 2 days in the office per week)
• While this position is eligible for part-time telework, regular on-site presence is required
• Centrally located in downtown Ottawa
• Proximity to O-Train Parliament Station
The purpose of this recruitment and selection process is to establish a pool of qualified or partially qualified candidates to staff the position on a temporary basis (12 months).
The pool may also be used in the future to staff similar positions within the PPS and for other organizations.
Positions to be filled: 1
Your résumé.
EDUCATION:
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.
EXPERIENCES:
E1 - 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.
E2 - Significant** experience in leading partner consultations in the context of a strategic human resources initiatives.
DEFINITIONS:
*Recent refers to experience acquired within the last eight (8) years.
**Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth normally acquired through performance of the duties for a period of approximately five (5) 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.
ASSETS
OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION :
A Certified Human Resources Professional designation.
EXPERIENCES:
AE1 - Experience working in the field of recruitment and/or classification and organizational design within the public sector (including agencies and crown corporations).
AE2 - Recent* and significant** experience establishing and developing recruitment strategies including DEI recruitment strategies.
AE3 - Experience in Hay Plan job evaluation methodology.
AE4 - Experience managing human resources.
AE5 - Recent* and significant** experience in the development of corporate human resources strategies or programs within the public sector.
AE6 - Significant** experience in Human Resources analytics and Human Resources KPI (Key Performance Indicators) reporting.
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Willingness and ability to work overtime.
Willingness and ability to carry and respond to clients using a mobile device.
Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)
To help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your written expression and reading comprehension in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.
Try out the self-assessment tests for written expression and reading comprehension by visiting: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/second-language-testing-public-service/self-assessment-tests.html
Information on language requirements
KNOWLEDGE:
K1 - 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
You must be eligible to obtain both a Site Access Clearance and an Enhanced Reliability Status. The process involves a background investigation that includes:
• a loyalty assessment;
• law enforcement verifications;
• credit and financial verifications;
• a security interview wherein questions may include (but not limited to), previous employment, online activities, financial situation, alcohol and/or drug use;
• personal references as well as previous employers will also be contacted as part of the security screening process.
You must also consent to complete a personal history questionnaire, be fingerprinted, and be photographed.
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 visit PPS web site under Careers > Opportunities or at https://pps.parl.ca/ for guides that will help you prepare your application and for an interview.
We will only accept online applications received through the GC Employment website.
We also encourage veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces to self-identify when applying to our job opportunities.
All communication (screening, assessments, invitations, results) with applicants will be done by e-mail. Ensure that the e-mail address provided is valid, always functional and accepts messages from unknown users.
To submit your online application, 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 you meet each qualification (education, experience, and assets) by answering the screening questions in the online application. 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.
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.
Various assessment tools may be used to evaluate candidates during the selection process.
Depending on the number of applicants, volume management strategies MAY BE USED for the purpose of managing applications.
Candidates must meet the essential qualifications, including the linguistic requirement to be appointed to a position.
Relocation and travel expenses incurred during the recruitment and selection process are the applicant's responsibility.
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.