Human Resources Business Partner

Priority may be given to the following designated employment equity groups: women, Indigenous peoples* (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities and racialized persons*.

* The Employment Equity Act, which is under review, uses the terminology Aboriginal peoples and visible minorities.

Candidates are asked to self-declare when applying to this hiring process.

City: Preference: Victoria, Boucherville. Other NRC locations may be considered

Organizational Unit: Human Resources Branch 

Classification: PE-4 

Tenure: Term 

Duration: 2 years 

Language Requirements: Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC 

Notes:

• The intent of this staffing action is to fill one vacancy, preferably in Victoria or Boucherville, and create a list of prequalified candidates for positions in various locations as we anticipate vacancies in the near future.
• Interchange and secondments may be considered according to NRC's policies.
• Underfilling may be considered.

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We are looking for Human Resources Business Partners to support our Human Resources Branch. The Human Resources Business Partner would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.
Working as a partner with your assigned client group, the Human Resources Business Partner will deliver high quality client service. You will work closely with your clients to optimize organizational performance, shape culture and build employee engagement through leading human resources management practices.
The key accountabilities for the Human Resources Business Partner role include:

• Providing strategic and operational advice and guidance in a range of HR areas, including but not limited: to hiring; workforce planning; equity, diversity and inclusion; official languages; classification, organizational development/effectiveness; performance management; labour relations; disability management; succession planning, onboarding, coaching and supporting new and existing supervisors and managers, learning and career development.
• Working with clients to support organizational strategies and accelerating business outcomes, aligning talent strategies to business priorities and objectives, implementing and measuring effectiveness.
• Planning and managing the delivery of operational HR services to support client objectives.
• Advising on and supporting the implementation of HR programs and corporate initiatives in the client group, adapting and customizing within approved program framework.
• Researching, analyzing and investigating complex and difficult files and providing expert advice and guidance.
• Leading, coaching and supervising HR employee(s).
• Working collaboratively with a team of HR professionals toward shared objectives.

This role will appeal to someone who has a strategic mindset, is highly motivated and results-oriented, has excellent communication skills, sound judgement, thrives in a fast-paced environment and works equally well autonomously or within a team. If you are inspired by the opportunity to partner with clients to meet the organization’s HR needs, we would like to hear from you!

Applicants must demonstrate within the content of their application that they meet the following screening criteria in order to be given further consideration as candidates:

Degree from a recognized university in a field relevant to the work to be performed.
An equivalent combination of experience, education, training and/or experience may be accepted.

For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency

• Recent and significant* experience in the delivery of operational or program services in several Human Resources disciplines such as: hiring; workforce planning; equity, diversity and inclusion; official languages; organizational development/effectiveness; performance management; labour relations; disability management; succession planning, onboarding, learning and career development.
• Recent and significant* experience in researching and analyzing strategic and operational HR issues for clients and providing advice/guidance, options and recommendations.
• Experience in supervision or mentoring.

*Recent and significant experience is defined on the basis of the scope, recent nature and complexity of the work performed which is normally acquired by a person in a position where the performance of these duties are/were the main function for an approximate period of two years within the last four years.

Reliability Status

Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC 

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

Candidates will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:

• Knowledge and understanding of HRM theories, functional areas, principles and practices including: workforce planning, hiring, organizational development/effectiveness, performance management, classification, disability management and labour relations.
• Ability to assist the client in facilitating change within the organization.
• Ability to analyze and synthesize information, identify options, risks, advise and recommend solutions and ability to coach clients in HR management practices.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment toward shared goals.
• Ability to supervise, coach and mentor.
• Ability to effectively manage changing and conflicting demands and priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to influence using sound judgment.

• Management services - Conceptual and analytical ability (Level 3)
• Management services - Results orientation (Level 3)
• Management services - Client focus (Level 3)
• Management services - Communication (Level 3)
• Management services - Partnering (Level 3)
• Management services - Self-knowing and self-development (Level 3)
• Supervisor - Developing others (Level 2)

For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profiles: Management Services ; Supervisor

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From $96,887 to $107,696 per annum. 

In addition, the incumbent will receive the Bilingualism Bonus of $800 per year.

NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive benefits including comprehensive health and dental plans, vacation, sick, and other leave entitlements, disability insurance and pension plans.

The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is the Government of Canada's largest research organization supporting industrial innovation, the advancement of knowledge and technology development. We collaborate with over 70 colleges, universities and hospitals annually, work with 800 companies on their projects, and provide advice or funding to over 8000 Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) each year.

We bring together the brightest minds to deliver tangible impacts on the lives of Canadians and people around the world. And now, we want to partner with you.  Let your expertise and inspirations make an impact by joining the NRC.

At the NRC Employee wellness matters. We offer flexible work schedules as well as part-time work to help employees maintain work-life balance. We are one of the few federal organizations that close our offices during the December holiday season.  We offer professional learning and development opportunities such as conferences, workshops, and a suite of mentorship, award and recognition programs. Diversity enables creativity and innovation. Fostering a diverse, inclusive, welcoming and supportive workplace is important to us, and contributes to a more inclusive Canadian innovation system. We welcome all qualified applicants and encourage you to complete the employment equity self-declaration questions during the job application process. Please let us know of any accommodation measures required to help you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Please note that the information you provide will be treated confidentially. 

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• Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC's directives.
• A pre-qualified list may be established for similar positions for a one year period.
• Preference will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada. Please include citizenship information in your application.
• The incumbent must adhere to safe workplace practices at all times.
• We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Please direct your questions, with the requisition number (21423) to:

E-mail: [email protected]

Telephone : 613-858-5773 

Closing Date: 6 March 2024 - 23:59 Eastern Time

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*If you are currently a term or continuing employee at NRC, please apply through the SuccessFactors Careers module from your NRC computer.