Human Resources Advisor, (HR-03 equivalent to PE-02) (Amended)

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CRA prioritizes diversity and inclusion and is firmly committed to providing a diverse workforce that reflects the population we serve.  CRA's National Employment Equity (EE) Staffing Strategy strives to eliminate EE gaps for the four EE designated groups: Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and women. Where an EE gap exists at the time of appointment, EE may be used as an appointment criterion for permanent and temporary appointments/staffing actions over six months made through this process.

The Human Resources Branch (HRB) of the CRA has unique HR opportunities available that can broaden and enrich your professional experience. The work of HRB and its team of HR professionals impact the working lives of CRA employees on a daily basis and spans a broad range of HR-related duties, such as staffing, training, performance management, conflict resolution, employee wellness, and workplace accommodations.

As a Human Resources Advisor, you will provide strategic advice and guidance to managers on HR-related issues. Your job will be to understand the issues and operational realities of your clients and propose HR strategies. You will have to establish partnerships with management to plan and implement processes. You will be encouraged to share your best practices, your experience and ideas with other HR advisors to improve the quality of service to managers.

If the job isn't attractive enough already, the CRA has been named one of the Top 100 Employers in Canada again.

When you join the CRA, you can expect:

• Opportunities for growth
• Opportunities from coast to coast.
• Flexible work arrangements
• Competitive salaries
• An attractive pension plan
• Dental and medical coverage
• Paid vacation leave and sick leave

 

Language requirements:

Bilingual imperative (BBB, CBC or CCC)

Try Now! Get an idea of your second language levels through our online self-assessment and decide if you should apply!

The pool established from this staffing process may be used to staff similar positions.

To view the complete work description click here: HR/RH2501. If you cannot access the link, you may contact the person/email listed at the bottom of the notice to obtain a copy of the work description.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, public health recommendations and restrictions are in place across Canada and may change as circumstances evolve. You may be required to temporarily work remotely (e.g. from home). Further information will be provided if you are selected for the position.

Who can apply

Persons living in Canada and Canadian citizens living abroad.

Preference for appointment will be given to veterans, Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Please note that this process will be used to staff positions in multiple cities across the country. If you are a candidate from the general public, you will have to pay for any expenses related to your participation in this staffing process, as well as any relocation costs if you receive an offer of employment from this process. 

Qualified members and former members of the Canadian Forces who receive an offer of employment are not entitled to relocation costs from the CRA. They may, however, be entitled to a final relocation from the Department of National Defence.

 

Essential staffing requirements

To be eligible, you must meet the following requirements.

 Education

A degree from a recognized postsecondary institution.

Note: You must upload your education credentials in the education section of your candidate profile and submit all required documents by the closing date and time of this poster. Failure to do so can result in your application not being considered further.

 

Experience

Have experience in:

• Providing advice and recommendations to managers on matters related to human resources for at least two (2) consecutive years in the last ten (10) years.

 

Asset staffing requirements

We may use the following asset staffing requirements to screen applications. Make sure to clearly demonstrate how you meet them on your application.

• Experience working with an HR Staffing System
• Experience working in Human Resources in a unionized environment

Essential

The essential staffing requirements indicated below will be assessed during the process and may be used to identify candidates for positions. Asset staffing requirements may also be assessed during the staffing process and may be used to identify candidates for positions. You will be notified in advance of any asset requirements to be evaluated.

• Second Language Evaluation
• Korn Ferry unsupervised internet test – Mid-level (cognitive abilities, behavioural competencies, and traits)

 

Please note that the assessment stage of this staffing process will be conducted in conjunction with staffing process 58379966 - HR/RH-04 Human Resources Advisor. If you want to be considered for both opportunities, you will need to apply to both staffing processes. If you apply on both processes, you will be assessed only once on common elements.

In the case of applicants previously terminated or rejected on probation from positions within the CRA, please note that additional verifications will be conducted. Based on the reasons for termination or rejection, an applicant may not be considered further in the staffing process/considered for appointment, as they may be deemed to not meet one or more of the staffing criteria.

Asset staffing requirements which may be included:

• Ability to deal effectively with change
• Ability to handle difficult conversations
• Ability to analyze information and make recommendations
• Ability to plan, organize and monitor results
• Ability to communicate effectively orally
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing

 

We may limit the number of candidates to be considered further in this staffing process by using a top-down approach to select candidates with the best results.

 

Conditions of employment

• Reliability/Security (Reliability Status)
• Willingness to work overtime

We encourage you to read Important information on staffing at the CRA to find out more about staffing processes and how to apply.

The CRA is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. To find out more, consult Employment equity, diversity and inclusion at the CRA. We encourage you to complete the Employment Equity (EE) Staffing questionnaire as part of your application if you wish to be considered for staffing actions using the EE staffing requirement in this process. Your questionnaire response will be retained on file for the duration of the staffing process. If you do not complete the questionnaire, you will not be considered for any staffing actions using the EE staffing requirement in this process. If you decide to modify your response or fill out this questionnaire at a later date, please notify the contact listed at the bottom of this notice of job opportunity.

CRA employees support the economic and social well-being of Canadians, and build public trust. We have high expectations, and our employees are held to the standards of conduct outlined in our Code of integrity and professional conduct and Directive on conflict of interest, gifts and hospitality, and post-employment.

Name: Dedicated Staffing Team
Email address: HRSELHR04G@cra-arc.gc.ca