About the position
DutiesJoin a dynamic team of HR professionals dedicated to shaping the future of talent management. As the Senior Manager, Talent Management, you will play a pivotal role in delivering a broad range of strategic and operational human resources services that support the organization's people and business objectives.
The ideal candidate brings extensive experience and recognized expertise across multiple human resources disciplines, including recruitment, workforce planning, job evaluation, performance management, HR programs, competency-based management, and other related areas. You are a trusted advisor who understands how to translate HR strategies into practical solutions that drive organizational success.
This role requires a strong understanding of the legislative, policy, and collective agreement frameworks governing federal institutions. You will leverage your expertise, judgment, and problem-solving skills to navigate complex HR matters while ensuring alignment with the Service’s strategic priorities and operational goals.
As a leader, you will provide direction, coaching, and mentorship to a dedicated Talent Management team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity where you can influence organizational success, lead meaningful HR initiatives, and design and implement talent management solutions in a fast-paced operational environment, we encourage you to apply and become part of 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
• 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
This staffing process aims to fill one (1) indeterminate Senior Manager, Talent Management position.
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.
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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.
Applications will be assessed using the information submitted. Ensure that your résumé and screening responses contain enough detail to demonstrate the essential experience.
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.
You need (essential for the job)
Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following
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.
*The educational program must be from an accredited learning institution recognized in Canada. If you completed a program outside of Canada, you will be required to obtain proof of a Canadian equivalency at your expense from an accredited learning institution recognized in Canada.
Learn more about degree equivalency.
EXPERIENCES:
E1 - Recent* and significant** experience leading complex talent management or initiatives, including providing strategic advice*** to senior management.
E2 - Significant** experience designing, implementing or substantially improving recruitment processes, tools or service-delivery models.
E3 - Significant** experience building trusted relationships and influencing clients, partners or senior leaders in complex or sensitive situations.
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.
E4 – Recent* experience leading and managing human resources in a complex organizational environment.
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.
Applied / assessed at a later date
KNOWLEDGE:
K1 - Knowledge of how recruitment data, performance measures and digital tools can be used to improve service delivery and hiring outcomes.
COMPETENCIES:
C1 - Innovative and Practical Problem Solving (Thinking Skills)
C2 - Diplomacy and Influence (Communication)
C3 - Hands-on Leadership and Team Development (Teamwork and Collaboration)
C4 - Ability to Delivery Results Under Pressure and Ambiguity (Client Service Orientation)
Language requirements (essential for the job)
Applied / assessed at a later date
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
Learn more about language requirements.
You may need (asset qualifications)
May be applied / assessed at a later date
OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION :
A Recognized professional designation in Human Resources or Talent Management.
AE1 - Recent* experience developing inclusive attraction, sourcing or recruitment strategies for diverse talent pools.
AE2 - Experience using recruitment technology, automation, analytics, dashboards or performance indicators to improve efficiency, service quality or hiring outcomes.
AE3 - Experience in Hay Plan job evaluation methodology.
AE4 - Recent* and significant** experience in the development of corporate human resources strategies or programs within the public sector.
AE5 - Significant** experience in Human Resources analytics and Human Resources KPI (Key Performance Indicators) reporting.
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.