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?

In this job, you will design, plan and implement the end-to-end talent acquisition strategies for openings at all levels across the Senate. You will collaborate with hiring managers to source, screen, assess and select candidates based on a sound understanding of the organization's needs. This is a people centric role with a focus on providing managers and candidates with an exemplary hiring experience and enhance the visibility of the Senate as an employer of choice for top talent across Canada. Other responsibilities include:

- Providing creative and professional talent acquisition solutions in order to develop diverse talent pipelines and ensure the continued attraction of top talent across Canada;
- Preparing job postings for internal and external websites, sourcing and screening resumes, supporting candidate selection processes and initiating employee onboarding;
- Acting as the Senate's brand advisor, creating marketing and branding strategies as well as tools to promote the Senate to Canadians as an exciting employer;
- Developing assessment tools (e.g., behavioral based interviews, in-basket exercises, etc.) and supporting assessments during the selection process;

If you are a creative, self-driven, forward-thinking HR professional with a proven track record of delivering high impact talent solutions, this is the role for you!

Open to

The general public to staff one determinate position for a duration of approximately 12 months.

This position has the possibility of becoming indeterminate (permanent) and/or being extended.

We encourage individuals from underrepresented and minority groups to apply.

Prerequisites

• Successful completion of a university degree Human Resources, Business Administration or another related field, OR an acceptable combination of education and experience related to the specialized activities;
• Significant experience in conducting the full cycle recruitment for various levels of talent across a range of functions;
• Experience building relationships and networks with key customers and organizations, including post-secondary institutions, professional and industry associations, and professional services firms
• Experience in making talent acquisition recommendations and providing expert advice on people centric programs, policies and initiatives;
• Significant knowledge of talent acquisition and recruitment theories, principles, concepts, and strategies;
• Knowledge of talent acquisition and recruitment best practices and industry trends, labour market trends, and talent availability;
• Knowledge of sourcing tools including social media, professional networking sites (e.g. LinkedIn) and associations;
• Possess outstanding communication and interpersonal skills as well as teamwork competencies to understand customer needs, develop effective talent acquisition solutions, and ensure customer satisfaction;

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
Adaptability
Communication
Teamwork and cooperation
Judgment

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.

The requirement for Senate employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment has been suspended. It is no longer necessary to disclose your vaccination status to be eligible for employment. Please note that the Senate may reinstate the requirement to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.