National Research Council Canada Looking for Human Resources Advisor, Official Languages at Ontario Full Time

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We are looking for a Human Resources (HR) Advisor, Official Languages (OL) to support our HR Branch. The HR Advisor would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

The HR Advisor will provide strategic and functional guidance and subject matter expertise to advance official languages and linguistic duality at the NRC. You will work closely with management, champions, HR practitioners and other service providers to transfer and build knowledge of OL requirements, promote linguistic duality, foster respect for and use of both official languages in the workplace, encourage language learning and maintenance, and advance OL policy and practices.

This position will be part of a new work unit responsible for the delivery of workplace programs to advance equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI), official languages (OL) and wellness.

This role will appeal to a strategic-thinking professional who sees official languages as a part of Canada’s history and identity, and is motivated by the challenge of promoting and advancing official languages in a science and innovation context.

Our Inclusive Work Environment

We are committed to ensuring that each staff member promptly receives the accommodation they need to do their job and we understand the importance of work/life balance.

Screening Criteria

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:

Education

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

Experience

• Experience in human resources management
• Experience providing guidance and advice on official languages policies, programs and/or practices.
• Experience designing and developing programs, tools and/or approaches for broader roll-out and use by various stakeholders.
• Experience transferring knowledge to others (e.g. managers, HR practitioners, other service providers).

Condition of Employment

Reliability Status

Language Requirements

Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

Assessment Criteria

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

Technical Competencies

• Advanced subject matter expertise related to official languages legislation and requirements, and progressive practices to advance official languages and lingusitc duality
• Strong knowledge of HR management principles, practices, current trends and priorities
• Ability to provide sound advice and to transfer knowledge to stakeholders including managers, HR practitioners and other service providers.
• Ability to produce high quality written products including reports, communiques, briefings, tools and resource materials for multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to manage projects, deliver results, and bring work to completion.

Behavioural Competencies

Competency Profile(s)

For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile: Management Services

Relocation

Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC’s directives.

Compensation

From $89,315 to $99,280 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, pension and insurance plans, vacation and other leave entitlements. The NRC also offers learning and development opportunities.