Human Resources Officer (Anticipatory)

Special posting considerations:
This process is intended to establish a pool of qualified candidates for future anticipated vacancies.

Why join us?

If you are looking for a dynamic and challenging work environment with a fun, diverse and dedicated team, the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) and Natural Science and Engineering Research Council’s (NSERC) Human Resources Division is the place for you! 

Visit our career page at www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca or www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca to learn more about SSHRC and NSERC. In addition to the excellent benefits provided by the federal government, you will enjoy work-life balance with offices in the heart of Ottawa’s new and upcoming Zibi business district.

What you will do 

As a member of the Human Resources Division, serving  the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), you deliver client-focused staffing services by providing advice, guidance, and administrative support to hiring managers and employees across a range of staffing activities. You also support the delivery of HR services by serving as a subject matter resource for the organization’s Applicant Tracking System (ATS), providing training and guidance, coordinating system updates, troubleshooting issues, optimizing current processes, and conducting quality assurance reviews to support consistent and compliant staffing processes.

Using strong problem-solving skills and initiative, you proactively identify issues, implement improvements, and contribute to enhancing HR tools and processes. You work collaboratively to build effective relationships and provide practical HR advice across a range of subject areas. In this role, you also support staffing and recruitment activities, including working closely with team members on selected assessment and selection processes to build practical experience and strengthen core HR competencies.

What you need to succeed

Education

• Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable relevance to this position, or an acceptable combination of education, experience or training relevant to the position.
• Foreign Credential Validation against Canadian Standards

Experience

• Experience providing administrative, operational or client service support;
• Experience using systems, databases or technology platforms (e.g., Applicant Tracking Systems or similar platforms) to support operations, ensure data integrity, or improve processes;
• Experience identifying issues, gaps or opportunities for improvement in processes and implementing solutions to improve efficiency or service delivery; 
• Experience in supporting staffing and recruitment activities (e.g., coordinating processes, supporting selection activities, and/or managing recruitment actions) would be considered an asset;
• Experience using HR systems such as VidCruiter or MyGCHR would be considered an asset.

Competencies

• Thinking Things Through
• Showing Initiative and Being Action-Oriented
• Working Effectively with Others
• Demonstrating Integrity and Respect
• Effective and Professional Communications
• Client Service Orientation
• Attention to detail

Condition(s) of Employment

Security Clearance: Reliability Status

Additional Information
What we offer

Hybrid work 

Our hybrid work model facilitates flexibility, collaboration and work-life balance. 

Excellent benefits

In addition to the excellent benefits provided by the federal government, you will also enjoy benefits unique to NSERC/SSHRC, including an annual office closure between December 25 and January 1 to support rest and spending time with family and friends over the holiday season. 

Equity, diversity and inclusion

We are committed to developing inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection processes, and a work environment that supports our diverse workforce, which 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.

We welcome all candidates, and encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Métis and Inuit), veterans, persons with disabilities, Black and other racialized persons, persons of ethnic origins, diverse religions, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

Accommodation

Let our team know if you require accommodation or support during the recruitment process by contacting us at recruiting@nserc-crsng.gc.ca.

What you need to know

• The intent of this process is to establish a pool of partially and fully qualified candidates that may be used to staff indeterminate or term positions within the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC).
• Priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
• Please save a copy of the job poster. 

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will be sent. Only candidates selected for exams or interviews will be contacted.

If you require additional information on the position, please contact us at RECRUITING@NSERC-CRSNG.GC.CA.