Job Description

Parliamentary Protective Service - Human Resources
Ottawa (Ontario)
AS-08, PE-06, PM-07 - The position is at the PPS-10 group and level and the salary is based on a 35-hour work week
$97,618 to $128,458 For further information on the organization, please visit Parliamentary Protective Service Closing date: 10 March 2023 - 23:59, Pacific Time Apply online

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 only accept online applications received via the GC Jobs website.

***To submit your application online, you will first need to create an account on the GC Jobs website. Once your account is created, return to the job poster and select the button "Apply Online" below. Candidates who are unable to apply online must contact the person listed below prior to the closing date.

It is your responsibility, as a candidate, to clearly demonstrate how/if you meet each qualification (education and experience) assessed using the screening questions in the online application. When providing your answers, it is not sufficient to simply state that the essential and asset qualifications are "met" or provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. You must provide concrete specific examples to illustrate how you meet each criterion identified in the questions. Your answers must include where and how you obtained the required experience, as well as the period(s) in which you performed the functions of the position(s). Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or missing information.

The Parliamentary Protective Service (PPS) is a parliamentary employer and is not subject to the Public Service Employment Act (PSEA). PPS has its own classification, compensation system, and a different staffing regime. As such, we use a different staffing process and terminology. Persons appointed to PPS continue to be part of the federal government and will receive the public service pension plan and public service insurance benefits plan, which include health, dental, disability and life insurance plans.

Duties

As part of the Senior Management Team within the Human Resources Sector, the incumbent leads the development and delivery of our operational training program that supports our protection and detection operations. This specialized training ensures Protection Officers, including all employees in the Ranks of Constable, Corporal and Sergeant are fully trained and operationally ready to perform protective duties under the Operations Branch. In addition to protection, the incumbent leads and oversees the development and delivery of the detection operations, ensuring personnel are fully trained and equipped to perform scanning and detection duties within the parliamentary precinct.

As part of the operational training framework, recruit programs, block training, and remedial training all form part of the mandate of the Branch. The incumbent will ensure a diversity, inclusion and belonging lens is applied to all curriculum development.

The incumbent also oversees a team responsible for the design and development of curriculum, that form part of the training programs within the Service as well as a team responsible for the coordination of the various training program elements and services. Responsible for performance management and development of the Operational Training Branch (OTB) team, coaches and motivates teams to be conscience of continuous review and improvement of programs.

The incumbent demonstrates leadership and management of the operational training program. The incumbent influences the vision and strategy for a robust operational training program for the Service. The incumbent leads the strategic business and operational planning process; reporting requirements; risk mitigation; stakeholder liaison; and corporate priority alignment.

Work environment

The PPS is a separate and distinct organization and is not subject to the Public Service Employment Act. PPS has its own classification, compensation system and staffing regime. Persons appointed to PPS continue to be part of the federal government and will receive the public service pension plan and public service insurance benefits plan.

What we offer:

• Health, dental, and vision care insurance plans
• Public Service Pension Plan
• 35-hour standard work week
• Minimum 4 weeks of paid vacation
• Free on-site fitness facilities
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Flexible work schedules
• Centrally located in downtown Ottawa
• Proximity to O-Train Parliament Stop

Intent of the process

The purpose of this recruitment and selection process is to establish a pool of qualified or partially qualified candidates to staff one (1) position on an indeterminate basis.

Who Can Apply?

Canadian citizens or permanent residents residing in the National Capital Region.

The pool may also be used in the future to staff similar positions on a term or indeterminate basis within the PPS and with other organizations.
Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

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

EDUCATION:

A university degree in a relevant field such as but not limited to, Human Resources, Training and Development or an equivalent degree and/or and acceptable combination of training, education and experience. Degree equivalency EXPERIENCE:

Experience leading corporate or operational training** programs in a government or policing/security environment. Experience in leading the design and development of learning and training programs, conducting needs analyses and measuring results. Recent* experience in providing strategic advice, briefings and recommendations to senior management (Director level) on complex corporate and operational training** issues. Recent* experience in reviewing and assessing programs and/or initiatives and determining best approaches for the development and delivery of a robust training program. Experience in establishing and maintaining partnerships, including consultation and collaboration, with internal and external stakeholders to deliver improved business outcomes.
Experience leading and managing employees*** and financial resources.

DEFINITIONS:

• Recent means within the last five (5) years.

**Training that develops, maintains, or improves the operational readiness of individuals or units within an operational environment.
***Experience managing human resources is defined as: Clearly demonstrating that they have supervised staff, assigned work and managed the work unit. Applicants must indicate the number of staff they supervised. This experience is normally acquired over a period of a minimum of one (1) year.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

ASSET EXPERIENCES:

Experience contributing to the development, implementation and/or evaluation of operational business plans and strategies within a security or law enforcement work environment. Experience developing and implementing operational training programs and initiatives in a protection/detection and or policing environment.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC) Information on language requirements COMPETENCIES:

Teamwork and Collaboration
Thinking Skills
Communication
Client Service Orientation

PPS VALUES:

Respect
Professionalism
Accountability
Integrity
Leadership

Conditions of employment

All candidates must be eligible to obtain both a Site Access Clearance, and Enhanced Reliability Status (ERS). The process involves a background investigation that includes: a loyalty assessment, law enforcement verifications, credit and financial verifications as well as a security interview wherein questions may include (but not limited to), previous employment, online activities, financial situation, alcohol and/or drug use. Your personal references as well as previous employers will also be contacted as part of the security screening process. You must also consent to completing a personal history questionnaire, be fingerprinted and photographed. If you are confident that you are qualified and can meet the security requirements, please consider joining the Service.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that 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. Information on employment equity For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results, and sending invitations for written tests and interviews).

Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

Reference checks will be sought.

An interview will be administered.

A test may be administered.

Your ability to communicate in writing may be assessed using your resume and application form.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications, including the linguistic requirement in order to be appointed to a position. Applicants will only be tested once at each assessment stage of the process.

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed and successfully meet the linguistic profile.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

Relocation and travel expenses incurred during the recruitment and selection process are the applicant\'s responsibility.

Candidates are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

You must be prepared to provide the original or a certified true copy of your educational credentials.

The PPS is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority.

We want to ensure that our veterans are given every opportunity to join us. The Parliamentary Protective Service encourages veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces to self-identify when applying to our job opportunities. We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.