Chief, Human Resources L10

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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:

• Managing multiple program areas by developing annual plans, formulating objectives and overseeing their execution and progress, primarily through delegation of assignments and special projects to subordinates;
• Directing employees by establishing priorities, recommending training needs and evaluating work performance;
  
• Conducting a continuing review and evaluation of corporate or human resources programs by recommending organizational changes and resource requirements; 
  
• Coordinating the preparation of executive briefing material and identifying emerging human resources issues and trends that may impact the Service by obtaining and analyzing information from policy centres and open / external sources; 
  
• Providing senior management with strategic advice, analysis and recommendations on complex corporate or human resources issues; 
  
• Developing relationships, collaborating, consulting and providing advice to managers/employees on corporate or human resources procedures and practices and recommending courses of action;  
  
• Representing the organization at external forums/meetings on corporate or human resources issues and developing working relationships with external human resources representatives; 
  
• Giving presentations to the Executive Committee and other groups as required;
  
• Managing budgets and resource allocation.
  

Education

• Undergraduate degree*; or 
• University certificate or three (3) year College diploma. **

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 from an accredited learning institution recognized in Canada.

Experience

Experience as a human resources practitioner providing strategic advice and guidance to senior management on complex1 corporate or human resources related issues; 

OR

Experience as a manager applying human resources programs in daily people management in order to address complex¹ issues.

* Nine (9) years of experience required. They must have been acquired within the last twelve (12) years.

** Twelve (12) years of experience required. They must have been acquired within the last twelve (12) years. 

Candidates must also possess:

• Demonstrated significant² experience with the interpretation of policies and procedures or laws and regulations related to human resources disciplines such as: classification, recruiting & staffing, labour relations, compensation, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), official languages, values and ethics or HR information systems;
• Demonstrated experience in human resources or other service delivery;
  
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience managing a unit;
  
• Experience building and maintaining effective partnerships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders in order to facilitate the resolution of issues for which there is joint accountability. 

Assets: 

• Knowledge of case law related to human resources decisions (for one of the positions);
• Experience in classification and organizational transformation (for one of the positions);
• Monitor budget inputs, adjustments and expenses of a program;
• A professional designation (e.g.: CPHR/CHRP/CHRL) in human resources recognized by the Canadian Council of Human Resources Association.

¹ Complex is defined as relating to matters that have at least four (4) of the following characteristics: multidimensional, highly sensitive, confidential, affecting many partners or stakeholders, precedent setting, having a major impact on the organization or the public service. Candidates need to clearly demonstrate the complexity of the issues they dealt with.

² Significant is defined in terms of the depth, breadth, and scope of experience normally acquired by having performed a broad range of relevant activities related to the task, generally over a few years.

Competencies

• Create vision and strategy
• Mobilize people
• Collaborate with partners and stakeholders
• Uphold integrity and respect 
• Achieve results
• Promote innovation and guide change
• Communication (oral/written)

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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