About the position
Duties
The Human Resources Advisor will provide operational human resources services to the Yukon Field Unit in HR disciplines such as resourcing, classification and organization, learning, labour relations, employment equity, occupational safety and health, and/or human resource planning. The ideal candidate will be an HR generalist with a breadth of knowledge in HR disciplines and a depth of knowledge and expertise in resourcing, with a strong client focus.
Work environmentThe Yukon Field Unit is one of the most diverse field units across the country.
Geographically dispersed over 1200km across the Yukon, northern BC, and into Alaska, we offer a one-of-a-kind experience for visitors and staff. Our sites offer diverse and varied opportunities to explore Yukon’s beautiful landscape – from the glorious SS Klondike National Historic Site in Whitehorse, to the fabled Chilkoot Trail National Historic Site, to Canada’s largest ice field and extreme peaks in Kluane National Park and Reserve, extending to the colorful Klondike National Historic Sites in Dawson, to Vuntut National Park located above the Arctic Circle.
As a Field Unit, Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values. Diverse teams bring different perspectives and creative ideas that benefit our clients, the communities we serve and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from individuals with diverse abilities and from all backgrounds and identities.
Our staff are truly outstanding and remarkable; over 90% of our staff feel their job is a good fit with their skills and interests, understand how their job contributes to larger agency goals and objectives, and truly enjoy their work.
We are sure you’ll fit right in with our fantastic team!
Intent of the process
The purpose of this recruitment and selection process is to staff one (1) position for two (2) years. This process might be used to staff this (or similar) positions indeterminately in the future.
This process will be used to create a list of qualified candidates to staff similar positions with various tenures, security levels or linguistic profiles in same or other parts of the country.
Positions to be filled
1
Important messages
✔️We also offer:
💰 Isolated Post Allowances: approximately $9,436 to $13,104
✈️ Vacation Travel Assistance: approximately $792 per year for each eligible member of the household
The above rates include taxes and are subject to change.
📍 Relocation Assistance: Applicants may be eligible for relocation assistance and may wish to review the Relocation Directive https://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/d6/en
🎓 Training, Development and Education Opportunities: Multi-year career development plans with opportunities for education assistance funding and training
💰 Pension and Benefits: For more information, see https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/topics/pension-plan.html
Operational Requirements
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Willingness to wear a Parks Canada uniform and prescribed protective equipment
• Willingness to work irregular hours, overtime, weekends and/or statutory holidays when required
You need (essential for the job)
Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following
🎓EDUCATION:
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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 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 and acceptable experience in human resources.
Or
⮩ Acceptable combination of education, training and experience comparable to a diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution with a specialization related to the duties of the position.
Notes:
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.
Learn more about degree equivalency.
EXPERIENCE:
• Experience in conducting research and analysis to provide advice or recommendations in a human resources discipline
• Experience delivering innovative and creative staffing recommendations to client managers
• Experience promoting diversity and inclusion initiatives within various HR disciplines (ie. resourcing, training and development, wellness, etc.)
Applied / assessed at a later date
KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of laws, policies and trends relating to human resources management in the federal public service
ABILITIES:
• Ability to synthesize complex and larger HR topics into clear and concise messages
• Ability to provide service to meet needs of clients while driving business objectives and meeting priorities
PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
• Personally connects with people
• Takes responsibility
• High level of self-awareness and emotional intelligence
• Understands and exercises discretion
• Client Service Orientation
You may need (asset qualifications)
May be applied / assessed at a later date
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
The following additional 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 applications, during the interview or for determining right fit for this selection process. So, in your application, please describe if and how you meet any of the following criteria:
EDUCATION:
• Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with a specialization in human resources management
Learn more about degree equivalency.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:
• Experience in the interpretation and application of a Collective Agreement
• Experience providing HR services to staff in remote and isolated locations
• Experience promoting mental health initiatives in the workplace
• Experience de-escalating crisis in high-stress work situations
Our commitment
We're 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 contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
Learn more about assessment accommodation.
Equity, diversity and inclusion
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.
Learn more about diversity and inclusion in the public service.
At the Yukon Field Unit, we are committed to applying the lens of inclusion in all aspects of our work including the hiring process. While we encourage all candidates to apply online, if that is not a barrier-free option for you, please reach out to us at for alternative ways of applying (including physical application package pick up/drop off, email application etc.).