Job HR Assistant in Halifax

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

We will accept on-line applications received via the Public Service Resourcing System (GCJobs site) or via email at rhugnec-mnsfuhr@pc.gc.ca.

If you are applying online using Public Service Resourcing System (GCJobs): you will be asked a series of pre-screening questions regarding the “Essential Qualifications” in lieu of a cover letter.

If you are applying by email: you will need to provide a cover letter outlining how you meet each of the “Essential Qualifications”. IMPORTANT this requirement is not listed in the information you need to provide section.

When answering the pre-screening questions, or preparing your cover letter, you must provide specific examples to clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and each of the 2 experience requirements listed under "Essential Qualifications".

We can’t make any assumptions about your experience. Simply saying you have the required qualifications or listing your current duties is not enough. Instead, provide concrete and detailed examples that clearly explain where, when, and how you gained the experience. We’ll only use your résumé as a secondary source of information. If you don’t clearly demonstrate you have the required experience, we won’t ask for additional information and you may be screened out.

If at any point you are struggling with your application or have questions about what we are asking for, please reach out to one of the contacts listed at the bottom of this poster.

Duties

Under the supervision of the Human Resources Manager provides multi-functional human resources support services; assists in administrative human resources actions such as staffing, health and safety, training, tracking, testing, etc.; provides information and procedural advice to clients and maintains information systems and other records.

This position will work closely with the Human Resources team and will play an integral role to support the field unit human resource programs and liaise with management on a regular basis. Other duties include assisting the Human Resources team with administrative support as required.

The ideal candidate for this role would be someone who has strong attention to detail and works well with clear rules and organized work methods.

Work environment

Parks Canada is a federal government agency responsible for the protection and presentation of Canada’s outstanding natural and cultural resources through a system of national parks, national marine conservation areas and national historic sites in all regions of Canada.

Intent of the process

Preference may be given to qualified candidates who self-identify as Indigenous, visible minorities or persons with disabilities. As such, we encourage you to self-identify in your application.

Given that the positions are located in Nova Scotia, we encourage members of the African Nova-Scotian and Mi’kmaq communities to apply and self-identify.

This process will be used to create a list of qualified candidates to staff similar positions with various tenures, security levels or linguistic profiles in same or other parts of the country.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 3 references.

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

Degree equivalency

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

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

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - A security status screening is undertaken by Parks Canada for candidates who are successful in the competition. Our Human Resource team is available to answer any questions applicants may have on this process and are able to make accommodations during this process if requested.

• Possession of a valid provincial driver’s license, or mobility to the degree normally associated with the possession of a valid driver’s license.

Other information

Parks Canada is committed to the principles of diversity and employment equity under the Employment Equity Act, and strives to ensure that our workforce reflects the diverse nature of Canadian society. We encourage women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of a visible minority group to self-identify in their application.

Information on employment equity: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/employment-equity.html

Please submit your completed application, including all of the above-mentioned documentation. Failure to do so may result in your application being rejected.

For tips to navigate the application process step by step, refer to the following site:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GW7P3g9hhI

Parks Canada is committed to advancing reconciliation and renewing the relationship with Indigenous peoples: https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1400782178444/1529183710887

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

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