Job Description

The Senate plays a unique role in shaping our country\'s democracy. As members of the upper house of Parliament, senators examine legislation, study public policy, champion causes and conduct interparliamentary diplomacy.

As a workplace, the Senate is composed of dynamic people representing our nation\'s diverse talents, backgrounds and perspectives. We are committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is provided full and equal opportunity and access to employment, development and advancement. Build and advance your career by joining a team of dedicated professionals who are committed to excellence in support of senators and the institution.

How will you contribute?

The Manager, Human Resources Partner and Senator\'s Services leads the HR Partners who act as a primary point of contact, providing a broad range of front-line human resources services to senators and all levels of management within the Senate Administration. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership to support and enable a partnership approach that promotes greater use of the expertise and advice of Human Resources Services to achieve optimal business results, while also enabling access to expertise in support of sensitive HR issues and complaints. The incumbent has responsibility for ensuring clients are well supported as they define and establish their short and long-terms strategies, resource, and business needs.

The incumbent will be expected to act as an expert advisor to senators and managers within the Senate Administration and is expected to provide guidance and counsel on the impact and optics of specific decisions and approaches to human resource matters. The manager is a natural collaborator who will ensure the provision of coaching and support to clients, leveraging HR programs such as workforce management and attrition risk and analysis, talent and succession planning, performance management, employee engagement and experience, conflict management, equity, diversity & inclusion, and employee/labor relations.

With an understanding of Senate operations and a sound understanding of the organizations strategic direction, the incumbent leads HR practitioners who are responsible for developing and delivering effective, integrated HR solutions and programs aligned with the business strategies and priorities. The Manager is a people champion and change agent, ensuring alignment between organizational and client needs with HR services and solutions. As a trusted partner the Manager provides consistent focus on building and maintaining a strong organizational culture that is based in the delivery of human-centric services, improving employee experience, and driving employee engagement

This position is one of five positions reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer. The others are Director, Talent Optimization and Employee Well-Being; Director, HR Operations; Senior Advisor, People Analytics and Business Renewal Strategies the Administrative Assistant, Programs.

This position will have three HR Partner positions reporting directly to this role; and two indirect reports being one Talent Acquisition Officer and one HR Assistant, assigned to senators\' services.

Open to

The general public to staff one (1) indeterminate position in the Human Resources Directorate. This selection process may be used to staff determinate or indeterminate positions at the same level with similar requirements.

The classification for this position is currently under review.

We encourage individuals from underrepresented and minority groups to apply.

Prerequisites

• Completed post-secondary, preferably in a related field such as human resource management, business administration, organizational development or labour relations OR have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience;
• Extensive experience in managing or leading HR teams delivering services across multiple fields of specialization including talent acquisition, labour relations, talent management, and strategic HR planning in a complex environment;
• Extensive experience in building business partnerships with senior officials while applying the methods and practices of service improvement and change management to deliver expertise and support broader change in various areas of the HR Services;
• Extensive experience providing advice and support in the review and management of complex and sensitive HR issues and complaints that have potential for high visibility;
• Proven ability to identify strategic opportunities to advance HR services, programs and priorities and developing/promoting relevant and impactful HR tools and solutions that drive results for client groups;
• In-depth knowledge of HR management principles in various dimensions of HR program management, issues, and complaints, to guide and assist senior officials on complex HR issues;
• Excellent diplomacy, tact, and conflict resolution skills complemented by superior oral and written communications skills;
• Human Resources designation or certification considered is an asset.

Linguistic Requirements

English Reading Comprehension:

C

English Written Expression:

B

English Oral Proficiency:

C

French Reading Comprehension:

C

French Written Expression:

B

French Oral Proficiency:

C

Competencies

Integrity
Respect
Service
Ethical leader
Strategic thinker
Engaging team builder
Effective communicator
Sound decision maker
Financial management
People management
Action management

Organizational Needs

The Senate of Canada is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive workplace where all employees are provided full and equal access to employment, development, and advancement opportunities.

Conditions of Employment

Candidates must consent to supply personal information and obtain a security accreditation in order to be eligible for appointment.

Senate of Canada