About the position
DutiesJoin a dynamic labour relations team where your expertise truly makes an impact.
In this role, you’ll provide trusted strategic advice and guidance on a broad range of complex and meaningful issues including grievances, discipline, duty to accommodate, performance management, and the interpretation of collective agreements, directives, and policies.
This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with senior management, offering expert counsel on diverse and evolving matters. You will play a key role in shaping the organization’s labour relations approach and influencing decision-making, including participation in collective bargaining processes.
If you’re looking for a collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment where your insights help drive real organizational outcomes, this role is for you.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
We’re seeking motivated individuals who thrive in a dynamic and collaborative environment, people who are eager to:
• Embrace challenges and take initiative;
• Stay engaged and proactive in their work;
• Navigate complex situations and develop thoughtful, effective solutions;
• Collaborate with diverse partners to support organizational success and drive business outcomes.
WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?
As an Employee and Labour Relations Advisor, you will play a key role in supporting the organization in addressing workplace challenges and managing a wide range of labour relations matters. You will provide expert advice and practical solutions on both operational and corporate issues, while also representing the organization in more complex or escalated cases, including those that proceed to litigation.
This position offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure to a variety of situations, build deep expertise, and make a meaningful impact. You will work in an environment where continuous learning and professional development are highly valued, allowing you to strengthen your skills and develop a solid foundation for long-term career growth.
If you are looking to apply your expertise in a dynamic setting that values collaboration, growth, and real-world impact, we encourage you to join our team.
Work environmentThe 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:
• Public service 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
• Flexible work schedules
• Centrally located in downtown Ottawa
• Proximity to O-Train Parliament Station and most of all main OC Transpo and STO bus lines
Intent of the process
The purpose of this recruitment and selection process is to staff one (1) indeterminate position and to establish a pool of qualified and/or partially qualified candidates.
The pool may also be used in the future to staff similar positions within the PPS.
Positions to be filled
1
Important messages
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 encourage veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces to self-identify when applying to our job opportunities.
We will only accept online applications received through the GC Employment website.
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.
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.
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.
Use the STAR method to provide clear and detailed examples:
• S – Situation: Describe the context.
• T – Task: Outline the objective.
• A – Action: Explain what you did and how you did it.
• R – Result: Highlight the outcome of your actions.
Please note that all answers (or cover letters) submitted must be original work. Plagiarism of any kind, including responses generated by AI, is strictly prohibited, and may result in disqualification from the application process.
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.
Conditions of employment
Reliability Status security clearance - All candidates must obtain both a Site Access Clearance and a PPS Enhanced Reliability Status.
To initiate the PPS security screening process, candidates will be required to complete a personal history questionnaire, a pre interview questionnaire, and undergo fingerprinting.
The security screening process involves a comprehensive background investigation to assess the candidate’s reliability, honesty, trustworthiness, loyalty to Canada and reliability as it relates to that loyalty.
This security screening investigation includes, but is not limited to, a loyalty assessment, law enforcement verifications, financial verifications, internet inquiries, as well as personal and employment reference checks. Candidates will also be required to participate in a security screening interview, which will cover a range of topics needed to complete the security screening assessment.
Candidates should be aware that participation in, or completion of, the recruitment process does not guarantee eligibility for a PPS security screening. Security screening is conducted as a separate process, and the outcome may be influenced by several factors, including the length of time an individual has resided in Canada and the resulting ability to verify required background information.
Interactions with law enforcement, credit history, personal associations, and other relevant security considerations may also affect a candidate’s eligibility to be granted the required security screening level and may influence the time needed to complete the security screening process.
Candidates who do not meet the security screening requirements will not be granted the required security screening level and will therefore be removed from the hiring process as it is a condition of employment.
Learn more about security screening process.
You need (essential for the job)
Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following
EDUCATION
A degree from a recognized university in a field related to the position such as human resources, industrial relations and administration OR an acceptable combination of training, education and/or experience related to the position.
Learn more about degree equivalency.
EXPERIENCES:
E1 – Significant** experience providing advice to management on complex or sensitive labour relations matters.
E2 – Experience preparing written materials for management to support decision-making (e.g., disciplinary reports, grievance summaries, briefing notes, fact-finding or administrative investigation reports).
E3 – Recent* experience interpreting collective agreements and employer policies.
E4 – Experience advising and guiding management on grievance processes, performance management, and disciplinary actions.
E5 – Experience analyzing labour relations issues and developing interpretations or recommendations for senior labour relations advisors and front-line supervisors.
DEFINITIONS:
*Recent means within the last five (5) years.
**Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of complex activities related to this task, which are acquired on a full-time basis over two (2) years.
Applied / assessed at a later date
KNOWLEDGE:
K1 - Knowledge and understanding of employment procedures, policies and collective agreements.
K2 – Strong understanding of applicable labour relations legislation, regulations, and related frameworks.
COMPETENCIES:
Teamwork and Collaboration
Thinking Skills
Communication
Leadership
Client Service Orientation
You may need (asset qualifications)
May be applied / assessed at a later date
ASSET EXPERIENCES:
AE1 – Experience collaborating with union representatives to address and resolve workplace issues.
AE2 - Experience in conflict resolution, negotiation, mediation, or facilitation.
AE3 - Experience working in a security or law enforcement environment.
AE4 – Experience coordinating and participating in union–management consultation meetings, including preparing meeting minutes and ensuring appropriate follow-up actions are completed.