Human Resources Officer

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CSIS is at the forefront of Canada's national security system and we proudly represent the best Canada has to offer.

We recruit talented individuals who are committed to Canada's values, energized by meaningful work, and looking for opportunities to explore their maximum potential. Working at CSIS is more than just a job.

Our role is to investigate activities suspected of constituting threats to the security of Canada and to take measures to reduce these threats in accordance with well-defined legal requirements and Ministerial Direction.

As an HR professional at CSIS, you will contribute directly to our critical mission and advance the HR profession in a unique environment.

There are currently opportunities in HR to shape new approaches and implement transformation. You will have the opportunity to acquire 'once in a career' experience in the areas of: classification and organizational design, recruitment, staffing, talent performance management, talent development, labour relations, occupational health and safety, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and HR Information Management Systems.

Job Summary

Major responsibilities include: 

• Advising managers and employees on the application of human resources policies, directives, guidelines, standards, processes and procedures related to human resources to ensure understanding and compliance with human resources policies and programs or service delivery requirements;
•  Providing recommendations on possible courses of action and products to human resources Advisor and/or management by conducting research, preliminary interviews, an analysis of requirements and/or issues to be addressed and/or identifying precedents;
•  Analyzing and processing routine client requests and developing justifications to support actions taken;
•  Coordinating and initiating action to assist in resolving information gaps by referring, discussing and providing alternatives, promoting human resources principles/best practices and/or providing data;
•  Coordinating human resources activities by applying recognized methodologies and ensuring compliance with human resources principles;
•  Maintaining and updating human resources documentation, databases and files within assigned areas;
•  Providing inputs and recommendations for changes to human resources procedures and practices.

Education

• Undergraduate degree in a field related to the position, such as human resources, labour/industrial relations, organizational development, psychology, public or business administration, education sciences, or social sciences*; or
• University certificate or three (3) year College diploma in human resources**; or
  
• Human resources certification recognized by the Canadian Council of Human Resources Association. ***

Note: A higher level of education could be recognized as experience.

The educational program must be from an accredited learning institution recognized in Canada.

If you have completed a program outside of Canada, you will be required to obtain proof of a Canadian equivalency at your expense through a recognized credential assessment service.

Experience

**Relevant experience is defined as experience with the interpretation of policies and/or procedures in support of HR programs.

* Two (2) years of relevant experience required.They must have been acquired within the last five (5) years.

** Three (3) years of relevant experience required.They must have been acquired within the last five (5) years.

*** Four (4) years of relevant experience required. They must have been acquired within the last five (5) years.

Candidates must also possess: 

• Experience in conducting research and analysis and in providing options and/or recommendations on a variety of HR related matters such as HR planning, classification, staffing/recruitment or labour relations.

Competencies

• Client Service
• Organizational Skills/Multitasking
• Analytical skills
• Communication
• Rigour
• Adaptability/Flexibility

Conditions of Employment

Not applicable

Notes

While we continue to explore opportunities for flexible work arrangements, the majority of work in our organization must be done in the office and cannot be performed at home.

A competency-based interview, a written exam and references checks may be administered to retained applicants.To know more about our process, please visit: Job Requirements - Canada.ca.

Candidates should note that non-imperative staffing may be considered in situations where it can contribute to closing representation gaps in employment equity groups.

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