As a Supervisor - Staffing and Resourcing, you will lead a team responsible for managing recruitment, staffing, and resource allocation activities within Defence and Climate Change Canada (DCC). You'll oversee the development and implementation of staffing strategies, manage competition processes, and ensure compliance with Public Service Commission regulations and Treasury Board policies. Your team will support hiring managers across the department, coordinate staffing actions, and maintain staffing records and documentation. This is a hands-on leadership role that combines strategic planning with operational execution in a dynamic government environment.
Your day-to-day responsibilities include supervising staff who conduct recruitment activities, managing multiple staffing competitions simultaneously, and providing expert advice to managers on staffing options and processes. You will analyze staffing needs, develop resource plans, and recommend solutions to address gaps in workforce capacity. You'll also manage timelines and budgets for staffing initiatives, track performance metrics, and ensure all staffing activities meet Treasury Board and Public Service Commission standards. Additionally, you may represent the department in meetings with other government agencies and external partners regarding recruitment and resource sharing.
You will work within DCC's Human Resources branch in an office environment, though some flexibility exists for remote work arrangements. This role requires strong communication skills to interact with hiring managers, job candidates, union representatives, and senior leadership. Your ability to manage competing priorities, attention to detail, and knowledge of federal staffing legislation will be essential to your success.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate and oversee daily staffing and resourcing operations, Assign work, monitor progress, and provide guidance to team members, Review work products for quality and compliance with standards, Contribute to operational planning and process improvement
Required Skills
HR policy interpretation, Interpersonal skills, Staffing and classification, Conflict resolution, Labour relations knowledge, Team supervision, Work coordination, Quality control, Staff development
Typical Education
Post-secondary diploma or degree; experience in the relevant technical or functional area
Training
To succeed in this role, you should have a university degree in human resources management, business administration, public administration, or a related discipline. Some positions may accept equivalent experience in lieu of formal education. Professional certifications such as the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) or Professional in Human Resources (PHR) are highly valued and may be preferred by the department.
Key competencies include thorough knowledge of the Public Service Staff Relations Act, Treasury Board staffing directives, and Public Service Commission regulations. You should understand recruitment best practices, labour relations basics, and employment equity principles. Experience with applicant tracking systems and human resources information systems is beneficial. Many successful candidates have completed specialized training in federal staffing processes through the Canada School of Public Service or equivalent professional development programs.
Continuing professional development is encouraged and supported. DCC may sponsor training in advanced staffing strategies, conflict resolution, team management, and emerging HR technologies. Membership in professional associations such as the Canadian Council of Human Resources Associations provides access to networking, training, and certification maintenance opportunities.
Entry Plans
Entry into the Supervisor - Staffing and Resourcing position typically occurs through competitive staffing processes advertised on the Government of Canada Jobs website (jobs.gc.ca). Most positions require applicants to already work for the federal Public Service at the appropriate lower level (usually HR Advisor or equivalent), though lateral moves from other departments are possible if you meet the required qualifications.
Common entry pathways include: (1) promotion from within DCC's HR branch if you're working as an HR professional at a lower classification level; (2) competition open to current federal Public Service employees with relevant HR experience; (3) lateral moves from other government departments' HR functions; and (4) in some cases, external recruitment when qualified candidates are not available within the Public Service.
Students and recent graduates can enter related HR positions through DCC's student programs or as new entry-level HR Advisors, which provide a pathway to supervisory roles after gaining experience and demonstrating leadership potential. The Federal Public Service Resourcing Group (FPRSG) also maintains talent pools of qualified HR professionals available for deployment to supervisory positions across the government when vacancies arise.
Part-Time Options
Part-time and flexible work arrangements are available for this supervisor role, though availability may be limited compared to non-supervisory positions. Supervisors typically work full-time schedules to effectively manage their teams and meet operational commitments, but flexible hours and compressed work weeks can often be negotiated with management.
Remote work options have expanded significantly across the federal Public Service. Depending on DCC's operational requirements and business continuity needs, supervisors may be eligible to work remotely on a full-time, hybrid, or occasional basis. Given that some staffing activities require in-person coordination and team oversight, most arrangements are hybrid, combining office time for meetings and direct supervision with remote work for planning and administrative duties.
Work-life balance initiatives, including telework agreements, flexible scheduling, and leave options such as parental leave and sabbaticals, are available under the Public Service Labour Relations Act and DCC's work arrangement policies. To explore specific flexible work options, you would discuss arrangements with your manager and DCC's HR branch during onboarding or as needs change.
Related Careers
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