Junior Compensation Advisor

Junior Compensation Advisor

Reference number : STC24J-022175-001464

Selection process number : 24-STC-EA-NCR-312-224 Statistics Canada

Edmonton (Alberta), Vancouver (British Columbia), Winnipeg (Manitoba), Halifax (Nova Scotia), Ottawa (Ontario), Sturgeon Falls (Ontario), Toronto (Ontario), Montréal Island (Québec), Sherbrooke (Québec)

AS-01

Acting, Assignment, Deployment, Indeterminate, Secondment, Specified period

$60,424 to $67,582

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Closing date : 6 May 2025 - 23 : 59, Pacific Time

Who can apply : Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

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.

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies.

As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups : Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and women.

Statistics Canada is committed to hiring and promoting a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population it serves.

In order to achieve this representative workforce, preference will be given to candidates who, at the time of application, indicate that they are belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups (self declaration) : Indigenous peoples, Women, Visible Minorities and Persons with Disabilities.

At Statistics Canada we recognize that a diverse and inclusive workplace that can harness the diverse backgrounds, talents and perspectives of its employees is essential to building a better, more productive and more innovative Canada.

Statistics Canada promotes the advantages of diversity and inclusion in the federal government and offers interesting career opportunities and rewarding challenges for everyone.

How does applying to an inventory work?

Referrals from this inventory are expected to occur throughout and after the advertisement period. Only candidates that are referred to hiring managers will be further assessed.

How to apply

We want to attract top talent; therefore, we are focusing solely on the abilities and personal suitability. We have also simplified the application process.

To apply for this process, the following is required :

1. Screening questionnaire : A summary of past experience including the situation, action and result must be included in your responses to the screening questionnaire.

2. Reference checks : The names of two (2) supervisors.

Assessment information :

• A variety of tools and methods may be used to assess candidates, including, but not limited to, written tests, interviews and / or reference checks.
• Any information candidates provide may be used to assess them.

Applications from this inventory will be considered and assessed at regular intervals.

Please note that we will be assessing our next group of candidates from the inventory starting May 22nd, 2024. Make sure to apply or update your application if needed before then.

Duties

• Determine employee compensation entitlements.
• Analyse, prepare and process compensation transaction requests.
• Conduct research and analysis into individual employee compensation status and entitlements under federal and provincial acts, regulations, programs, collective agreements, pension and insurance plans, etc.
• Interpret and apply Human Resources policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Provide advice and individual guidance to clients on compensation options, coverage and costs.
• Analyze, clarify, document and apply changes in federal and provincial acts, regulations, programs, collective agreements, pension and insurance plans, etc.

affecting employees' compensation.

Compile, maintain and update records of compensation activities and decisions in Human Resources Management Information Systems and maintains associated hard-copy files, electronic back up, records and correspondence.

Work environment

Statistics Canada is a world-renowned leader in its domain, and its employees are proud to fulfill its mission : to serve Canada with high-quality statistical information that matters.

We want to help Canadians better understand their country, so they can make more thoughtful decisions. The advantages of a strong workplace cannot be understated.

Diverse. Accommodating. Nurturing. Rewarding. For employees to reach their full potential, a workplace MUST meet all of these criteria.

Our success lies with a dynamic workforce that strives for excellence and innovation. We are proud to provide a healthy, respectful and supportive work environment for all employees and offer opportunities to develop and acquire new skills.

We encourage our employees to innovate and strive for excellence, we promote career advancement, encourage continued learning and training, and embrace new technologies that allow us to increase efficiency and flexibility in our work environment.

Looking for a modern and flexible workplace? We offer a hybrid* work environment that combines remote and on-site work, as well as a modernized work environment.

Looking for ways to grow your career? We promote continuous learning, offering countless ways to grow via our developmental programs, language training and career assignments.

Based on the Direction on prescribed presence in the workplace and in order to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, operational requirements and / or for reasons of collaboration, building team spirit, innovation and creating a culture of belonging, the appointee will be required to work onsite for a minimum of 60% of their regular work schedule.

Prior to appointment, the hiring manager will discuss with the successful candidate(s) the options and / or specifics as it pertains to the work arrangement.

Intent of the process

A pool of partially qualified candidates may be established from this process to staff AS-01 and equivalent positions within Statistics Canada across Canada.

This process may be used to staff position of various tenures, languages requirements, security profiles and various work locations.

Positions to be filled : Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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

EDUCATION :

• ED1 : Secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of training, education and / or experience*.
• Acceptable combination is described as experience in similar position or certificate programs related to Human resources or Administration.

EXPERIENCE :

• EXP1 : Experience in providing client service*.
• EXP2 : Experience using computer software programs such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
• client services may include : management, employees, citizens, or other stakeholders.

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

ASSET-EXPERIENCE :

• AEXP1 : Experience in compensation
• AEXP2 : Experience working with the phoenix pay system
• AEXP3 : Experience working in the fields of Human Resources, Administration or Finance

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

Various language requirements

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT :

English / French Essential, Bilingual imperative BBB / BBB

ABILITIES :

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing
• Ability to communicate effectively orally
• Ability to plan and manage workload

PERSONAL SUITABILITY :

• Demonstrating integrity and respect
• Thinking things through
• Working effectively with others
• Showing initiative and being action-oriented

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

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.

When filling out your application and during the interview, we invite you to provide relevant and verifiable examples of experience gained in your work life, as well as those gained through your studies, volunteer work, or other activities that demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria of the position.

A good way to go about building your examples is to use the STAR method. The STAR method is a structured way of answering a behavior-based question by discussing the specific Situation, Task, Action, and Result of the situation you are describing.

S - Situation : Describe the situation and present all the relevant details.

T- Tasks : What tasks did you have to accomplish? What needed to be done to resolve the situation?

A- Actions : What did you do to resolve the situation and why did you choose this action plan? Have you considered other options?

Why did you not choose these last options?

R- Results : What was the result of the approach you took? Could you have done otherwise? Was the person you were dealing with satisfied? Did you achieve your goals?

Failure to clearly demonstrate in your responses how you meet the screening criteria (Education, Essential Experience and Asset experience) could result in the rejection of your application.

Inconsistencies in the application package may result in your submission being rejected.

Your résumé will only be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described in your answers to the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS) screening questionnaire and will not be used as the source document for candidate screening.

Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.

All job applications must be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS) at (jobs.gc.ca). We will be using the Application Status option available in PSRS to keep you informed.

A variety of tools and methods may be used to assess candidates, including, but not limited to, written tests, interviews and / or reference checks.

Reference checks will be sought.

Any information that you provide throughout the process may form part of the assessment.

Asset qualifications may be used at any point during the process, in order to determine the number of candidates to be further considered.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice (English or French).

For appointment processes where the area of selection was limited to Aboriginal peoples or to members of designated employment equity groups that included Aboriginal peoples, the Aboriginal candidates proposed for appointment or appointed must complete and sign the Affirmation of Aboriginal Affiliation Form as a condition of appointment prior to or at the same time as the offer of appointment, even if they have already self-declared as an EE member when applying.