Human Resources Assistant

Office of the Chief Electoral Officer - Digital Transformation
Gatineau (Québec)
CR-05
YOU can be at the heart of the democratic process and work in a welcoming environment
$62,533 to $67,699
For further information on the organization, please visit Office of the Chief Electoral Officer
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**Closing date: 18 September 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.

Assessment accommodation

**Duties**:
As a Staffing Assistant or a Junior Compensation Advisor, your tasks will be as follows:

- Conduct research and analysis in support of staffing or compensation activities.
- Respond to enquiries and provide information on staffing procedures, compensation entitlements, etc.
- Maintain files and collect and enter data in human resources management systems.

**Work environment**:
Come work with us and contribute to Canada’s democracy

At Elections Canada, you will work in a welcoming environment where you will be supported to succeed. Did you know that Elections Canada was ranked by Forbes as one of Canada's best employers in 2024 and 2025

WELLNESS
Elections Canada prioritizes work-life balance.

We follow the federal public service’s common hybrid work model, which allows most employees to work remotely a few days a week.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
At Elections Canada, you will work in an environment that provides the training you need to fulfill your job well. Whether you have professional experience or are a recent graduate, you can have a fulfilling experience with us.

CENTRAL, MODERN AND UNIQUE OFFICES
Our building at 30 Victoria Street in Gatineau is in the heart of downtown, with several restaurants nearby. It has modern facilities featuring collaborative workspaces. There’s also a locker room with showers and secure indoor bike storage.

**Intent of the process**:
The immediate intention of this process is to staff nine (9) bilingual BBB/BBB positions for specified period (term):

- Five (5) Staffing Assistant positions
- Four (4) Junior Compensation Advisor

**Positions to be filled**: 9

**Information you must provide**:
Your résumé.

EDUCATION
Secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Experience in providing administrative support services in human resources (HR).

Administrative support services in HR may include, but not limited to:

- File and archive HR documents
- Document and update employee leave and pay file
- Keep HR databases up to date
- Responding to inquiries and assisting managers, employees and/or clients with respect to HR processes and procedures.
- Organize interviews (planning, sending invitations)
- Support logistics for new employees onboarding or training sessions
- Prepare letters of offer
- Follow up on security checks
- Prepare HR service requests
- Etc.

Or

Experience in delivering customer service and/or providing administrative support, combined with studies in human resources.

**The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)**:
Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES
Ability to establish priorities and manage a high volume of work.
Ability to communicate in writing
Ability to communicate orally

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
Effective Interpersonal skills
Resourcefulness
Detail oriented
Client Service Orientation

**The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)**:
ASSETS - EXPERIENCES & ABILITIES
Experience in data extraction to produce various reports.
Experience in supporting HR advisors.
Experience in coordinating information sessions or administering various written exams and/or interviews.
Experience using a HR Management System, such as PeopleSoft, PIMS and PSRS.
Experience in the provision of compensation services.
Experience in using Phoenix pay system
Ability to use efficiently* Microsoft Excel and Word
Ability to use efficiently* Microsoft Office 365**.
- Efficiently means using intermediate-level features.

**Microsoft Office 365 includes Outlook, Teams, OneNote, Forms, Planner, and Copilot software.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

**Conditions of employment**:
Reliability Status security clearance

Consent to observe strict political impartiality and neutrality for the duration of employment.
Willingness and ability to work overtime on as needed and on short notice.

**Other information**:
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse work