Employee / Labour Relations Advisor

National Defence

Edmonton

CAD 60,000 - 80,000

Job description

National Defence - Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources – Civilian)
Cold Lake (Alberta), Edmonton (Alberta), Suffield (Alberta), Wainwright (Alberta), Comox (British Columbia), Esquimalt (British Columbia), Winnipeg (Manitoba), Oromocto (New Brunswick), Greenwood (Nova Scotia), Halifax (Nova Scotia), Borden (Ontario), Kingston (Ontario), Ottawa (Ontario), Petawawa (Ontario), Toronto (Ontario), Trenton (Ontario), Bagotville (Québec), Montréal Island (Québec), Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu (Québec), Valcartier (Québec)
PE-03
$87,147 to $96,864

For further information on the organization, please visit National Defence

Closing date: 3 January 2025 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

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Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

Please note that candidates who applied to selection process number 23-DND-EA-NAST-514245 are not required to re-apply.

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

Duties

Join our team!

You’ve been wondering what our Labour Relations Advisors at the DND do and are recognized for?

We find win-win solutions to never boring labour relations situations and drive forward a resolutions based approach with clients.
We analyze complex situations and recommend the best approach to resolve issues for the clients, focused on the best interests of the department.
We want problem solvers and helpers who bring creative innovative solutions to difficult situations, people with empathy and a strong sense of values who like to have fun at work!
We develop strong trust relationships with our clients and feel the rewards of our expert advice positively impacting their business.
We collaborate closely with bargaining agent partners in an effort to find solutions to complex scenarios.
We provide valuable input into process improvement and client service delivery.
We have a high volume of cases and that does mean that our LR Teams are busy, but it also means that we have a repertoire of templates, case files and guidance documents that serve as an invaluable source of reference information as you learn to handle any case that comes your way.
We support collaboration across various Human Resources disciplines while managing labour relations files.

Work environment

In a nutshell, you will obtain the best and most well rounded experience Labour Relations has to offer across the Federal Public Service! The Department of National Defence (DND) is one of the largest federal government employers, offering over 70 types of civilian career opportunities. DND’s role is to provide services and support to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad. The civilian workforce is an essential part of the Defence Team. Your knowledge and expertise contribute to the overall mission. In this regard, the department fosters a work environment where you have opportunities to learn, to develop your talents, to progress in your career and have job satisfaction over the long-term. Plus, the Labour Relations Operations team at the DND is the most amazing and driven team out there!

What do we offer?

A career amongst a dynamic and dedicated team keen on collaboration and recognition.
Succession Planning supporting opportunities for career advancement.
Opportunities to facilitate training to managers.
Support for part-time second language training for all staff (budget permitting).
Support for work/life balance based on Senior Leadership Pledge on Workplace Boundaries and Expectations.
A diverse, respectful and inclusive work environment committed to our people.
A total benefits package including a competitive salary, health and dental insurance plans, pension plan and a variety of leave entitlements.

Intent of the process

This inventory will be used to fill current and future vacancies in labour relations with employment tenures, language requirements, security requirements and work locations that may vary depending on the needs of the positions being staffed.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION:

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in human resources management, labour or industrial relations, psychology, public or business administration, organizational development, education sciences, social sciences, sociology, or in any other field relevant to the work to be performed.

EXPERIENCE:

EX1: Experience in conducting research and analysis in a human resources discipline.
EX2: Experience in providing options and recommendations to clients in a human resources discipline.
EX3: Experience in the application of acts, regulations, policies, and standards related to human resources.

Note that all essential experience qualifications will be assessed in terms of the depth and breadth of activities, the complexity and diversity of work handled, as well as the level of autonomy demonstrated that would normally be acquired through the performance of the duties for a period of at least two (2) years.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Various language requirements
English or French Essential
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB
Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC

COMPETENCIES:

C1: Thinking things through
C2: Showing initiative and Being action-oriented
C3: Working effectively with others
C4: Demonstrating integrity and respect
C5: Communications
C6: Client service orientation
C7: Achieving Results and Taking responsibility

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

ASSET EXPERIENCE:

AEX1: Experience in providing advice and guidance to management on labour relations matters such as, but not limited to: grievances, discipline, investigations, and unsatisfactory performance.
AEX2: Experience in providing advice and guidance to management in a unionized work environment.
AEX3: Experience in working with union representatives in order to resolve issues.
AEX4: Experience in mediating or influencing outcomes to workplace conflicts or disputes.
AEX5: Experience in delivering training or awareness sessions.
AEX6: Experience in researching and analyzing jurisprudence in order to make recommendations.
AEX7: Experience in preparing cases for review by third party jurisdictions such as, but not limited to: Provincial Workers’ Compensation Boards, Provincial or Federal Human Rights Commissions, and Grievance Arbitration or Adjudication Boards/Tribunals.
AEX8: Experience in participating in collective bargaining or strike management.
AEX9: Experience in working or volunteering in a mixed civilian and military environment.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities

Conditions of employment:
Reliability Status security clearance

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
Our organization will only accept on-line applications for this opportunity. Please click “Apply online” to submit your application. If there are limitations or special circumstances preventing you from submitting your application via the PSRS online portal, you must contact us and receive approval to apply via an alternate means PRIOR to the closing date.
Depending on the position being staffed:
Additional qualifications, operational requirements and/or conditions of employment may be required
Varying degrees of breadth and depth of experience may be deemed essential
Asset qualifications may be invoked as essential qualifications
You may be contacted and asked to submit information or be further assessed
Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria:
Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team;
Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the specific duties of the position being staffed;
Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience;
Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications;
Organizational Needs.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.