The National Capital Commission (NCC) is a Crown corporation that was created by Parliament in 1959 as the steward of federal lands and buildings in the National Capital Region, with a mandate and mission to build the Capital region into a source of pride and unity for Canadians.

With a mandate to coordinate the policies and programs of the Government of Canada respecting the organization, sponsorship or promotion by federal departments of public activities and events related to the National Capital Region (NCR); and approve the design of buildings and land use, as well as any changes in use relating to federal lands in the NCR, the NCC remains committed to delivering the Capital’s mission over the long term. Canadians can count on the NCC to continue to safeguard and preserve their Capital and to make it an interesting, meaningful and memorable place to visit or in which to live.

Along with its two predecessor organizations — the Federal District Commission (FDC) and the Ottawa Improvement Commission (OIC) — the NCC is committed to keeping Canada’s Capital a place for national encounters, celebrations, commemorations and learning and making the Capital a model of unspoiled shorelines, scenic parkways and boulevards, preserved heritage, monuments and expansive parks, an expression of the Canadian identity.

The position is accountable for providing leadership in formulating and integrating human resources management policy, programs, planning frameworks and processes including health/safety programs into management practices to support the Commission’s strategic and operational goals and directing the provision of HR services.

Education:
• University degree with specialization in a field related to the position or university degree with a Public Service certification related to the position. A CHRP or equivalent designation would be considered an asset.

Experience:
• A minimum of 12 years holding progressively significant corporate responsibilities in human resources management.
• Experience in dealing with matters relating to security would be an asset

Knowledge:
• Specialized knowledge of HR theories and techniques to develop HR policies, programs and strategies to support the organization’s business and objectives;
• Extensive knowledge and techniques in applying management methods and practices to provide corporate leadership as well as integrate divergent views and priorities into a cohesive approach to service delivery, program and policy development;
• Extensive knowledge of the bargaining process in a separate employer environment;
• Good knowledge of investigative techniques and practices to resolve complaints and grievances;
• Good knowledge of the functionalities of a human resources information management system.

Competencies:
• Communicating: Conveys ideas to achieve understanding and acceptance; and inspires appropriate actions;
• Partnering: Seeks, establishes and maintains partnerships that share common goals, solve common problems, within a context of shared power and responsibility;
• Teamwork: Contributes actively by working with others collaboratively in all interactions;
• Orchestrating: Assigns priorities and resources to achieve objectives;
• Client Service Orientation: Committed to responding proactively and professionally to client needs while respecting organizational requirements;
• Leading: Inspires and mobilizes talents to work towards a shared vision and set of values for the Branch;
• Facilitating: Creates a risk tolerant environment that fosters personal commitment, growth and achievement with team, division, and Branch;
• Strategic Thinking and Decision Making: Applies knowledge, experience, political sensitivity and sound judgment to address complex issues, problems and opportunities in a timely way;
• Innovating: Takes ideas and concepts and insightfully applies them to effect positive action;
• Resilience: Flexible. Able to adapt to the stress and pressures of life while maintaining a state of optimal health and well-being. Tolerates ambiguity, shifts priorities, changes style and responds with new approaches as needed to deal with the demands of changed conditions;
• Ethics and Values: Does the right thing for the right reasons:
• Continuous Learning: Continually learns and applies knowledge and promotes learning and improvement in others.

Languages:
• Bilingual imperative: English CBC/ French CBC

Security:
• Secret