Harassment and Violence Prevention and Resolution Advisor

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The Role

We are looking for a Harassment and Violence Prevention and Resolution Advisor to join the Values and Ethics team in the NRC’s  Corporate Secretariat. The selected candidate would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity. 

The Harassment and Violence Prevention and Resolution Advisor reports to the Manager, Values and Ethics and works closely with a team of Senior Advisors also in the harassment and violence prevention and resolution team.  

The incumbent is a strong communicator, someone who is collaborative, and analytical with a good understanding of the Harassment and Violence Prevention and Resolution (HVPR) program.

The selected candidate will respond to HVPR related inquiries, prepare correspondence and briefing materials, develop and organize trainings and awareness sessions for internal stakeholders, perform research and analysis to identify issues and trends. 

The Harassment and Violence Prevention Advisor will also develop and update dashboards with tracking action plans and processes to support active case files, prepare and update reports, records, and statements of work in support of establishing investigations with external investigators.   

Screening Criteria

Applicants must demonstrate within the content of their application that they meet the following screening criteria in order to be given further consideration as candidates:

Education

University degree in social science (business, psychology, law, economics, ethics, sociology), human resources management, labour relations, organizational development, or other discipline related to the duties of the position. 
 

For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency

Experience

• Significant* experience in communicating and collaborating with a variety of employee at various levels within an organization.  
• Experience managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in providing advice, guidance and recommendations on complex issues to employees and management. 
• Experience in preparing and delivering training and awareness initiatives.
• Experience in conducting research and analysis. 
• Experience in writing reports and briefing materials, drafting statements of work, and monitoring dashboards.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines and changing priorities. 
• Experience planning and executing multiple projects and providing ongoing status updates.   

Assets:

• Experience working for an organizational values and ethics program.
• Experience with major values and ethics issues in the research community and in the Federal Government environment

*Significant experience means two to six years. 

Condition of Employment

Secret (II)

A secret clearance must be obtained within 12 months of employment. 

Language Requirements

Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC 

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

Assessment Criteria

Candidates will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:

Technical Competencies

• Knowledge of the NRC, its mandate, and the particular requirements of a research and innovation environment.  
• Knowledge of values and ethics disciplines including harassment and violence prevention, disclosure of wrongdoing, organizational codes of conduct, and conflict of interest. 
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to research, analyze and prepare briefing materials.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, virtual meeting and collaboration tools (e.g. MS Teams), and database management systems.
• Ability to develop, explain, and apply policies and administrative procedures.

Behavioural Competencies

Competency Profile(s)

For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile: Management Services

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Compensation

From $79,467 to $88,205 per annum. 

In addition, the incumbent will receive the Bilingualism Bonus of $800 per year.

NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive benefits including a robust pension plan, comprehensive health and dental coverage, disability and life insurance, office closure at the end of December, and additional supports to enhance your well-being throughout your career and beyond.

Notes

• Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC's directives.
• A pre-qualified list may be established for similar positions for a one year period.
• Candidates should use their cover letter to demonstrate how they meet the education and experience factors listed on the poster.
• Overtime will sometimes be required.
• Preference will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada. Please include citizenship information in your application.
• The incumbent must adhere to safe workplace practices at all times.
• We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.