Classification Advisor

**Language Profile**

Bilingual Imperative (English / French)
- Reading comprehension: Superior level (C)
- Written expression: Intermediate level (B)
- Oral interaction: Superior level (C)

**Your Challenge**

If you dream of joining an organization that is small enough to be noticed and big enough to provide a meaningful career, we want to hear from you

Our Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility:
As a key component of its strategic plan, the House of Commons is set on being a leader in inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility. As such, we design and continuously evolve our practices to ensure that everyone can fully and equitably participate to the upmost of their abilities. We value that everyone has a contribution to make and has the potential for individual growth. We are One House that leverages diversity in all its forms.

About the Role:
This selection process is restricted to internal House of Commons Administration‘s employees only.The House of Commons Human Resources Services is currently looking to staff the Senior Advisor, Classification and Organizational Design position.

In this role, you will provide comprehensive advisory services to senior management on organizational design, role design and job evaluation and classification, for both unionized and unrepresented positions and as part of an integrated human resources team. The Senior Advisor provides specialized consultation services and advice to managers, senior leaders and colleagues within Human Resources Services and conducts analysis and external benchmarking reviews to ensure the House Administration employs an efficient and effective workforce in a fair and competitive manner.
Within your designated portfolio and collectively as a team, you will participate in the development and implementation of new or revised classification and evaluation services, strategies, procedures, practices, processes, initiatives, and tools to maintain and support the integrity of the classification program. These responsibilities include the cyclical review process for the periodic update and re-evaluation of job descriptions to ensure that the classification system is efficiently managed and effectively applied, and a monitoring program to ensure quality control, reliability, and sustainability of the classification program.

Top Reasons to Join the Classification and Organizational Team:
As a key advisor to senior management, you will play a significant role in the modernization and transformation of the house of commons. Through innovation and creativity, we build trusted relationships with our clients and deliver tailored solutions both at the strategic and operational levels. We encourage and support training and development to empower one another to grow and learn everyday. By joining our team, you will be exposed to and gain knowledge across all the different domains of Human Resources, and a broad understanding of the various roles and functions of the House of Commons Administration.

Training and development opportunities

Work-life balance/35 hours workweek

4 weeks vacation (minimum)

Hybrid work environment: Over the last couple of years, our organization has developed the ability to successfully adapt to new ways of working while continuing to deliver valuable services to Members of Parliament and the House of Commons Administration. As a result, we will continue to foster autonomy by establishing a flexible hybrid approach where possible. Leaders across the organization are working with their teams to determine the appropriate balance of on-site versus remote work for their roles that will result in a positive outcome for both the organization and its people.

**Prerequisites**

**Education**
- University degree from a recognized institution in business administration, Human Resources or a related field OR acceptable combination of education, training and relevant experience.

**Experience**
- Experience in providing specialized policy or operational advice, recommendations, and guidance to senior executives, either verbally or in writing
- Experience conducting organization design or development, and knowledge of classification theory, practices and principles
- Experience participating, leading and advising on job evaluation
- Experience participating in the development and organization of work methods and systems to ensure continuity, integrity, and uniformity of end-to-end human resources processes, as well as to develop and implement new procedures and techniques for service delivery

**Asset**
- Experience developing/reviewing classification policies, tools, job evaluation standards, processes, and procedures
- Experience using the Hay Plan or other job evaluation and classification plans
- Experience with a focus on total compensation programs, processes, and best practices

**Competencies**

**Outcome**

The purpose of this recruitment and selection process is to staff the position of a Classifica