Personnel Selection Officer

As a member of the military, Personnel Selection Officers apply behavioural science knowledge and procedures to evaluate the factors that affect working relationships. They provide professional advice to military commanders, particularly in the areas of recruiting, selection, leadership, performance appraisal and other human resource issues.

The primary responsibilities of a Personnel Selection Officer are to:

• Assess applicants to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and recommend training
• Recommend CAF members for special training
• Support professional development, accreditation and transition programs
• Conduct applied and advanced behavioural research
• Conduct occupational analyses
• Teach military leadership, management and behavioural science courses
• Train Military Career Counsellors in interviewing techniques, personnel assessments and counselling techniques
• Write selection policy, design selection instruments, and develop selection assessment processes
• Engage in strategic human resource concept design, planning and coordination

Work environment

Personnel Selection Officers work in a variety of settings, from an office environment in a headquarters or base, to operational tours abroad in support of CAF missions. Personnel Selection Officers initially work at the base level conducting interviews and aptitude tests, and compiling other sources of information to assess the suitability of individuals for commissioning programs, subsequent assignments, and appropriate military occupations.

The required education for this position is a Master’s degree in a social science, such as Psychology or Industrial Relations. Other graduate degrees may be considered based on related experience. Consideration will be given to applications who have an undergraduate degree in Psychology.