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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.

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This is an opportunity to be part of a talented and committed leadership team, in an organization that has a key and exciting role to play in Canada’s energy system and the energy transition. The Canada Energy Regulator (CER) is evolving to meet the changing needs of Canadians and the energy sector, while holding those it regulates to the highest standards related to safety and environmental protection.

The CER is also deeply committed to transforming how it works with Indigenous Peoples, and to implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

The CER is committed to building and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We encourage you to self-declare on your application if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups, as preference may be given to members of one of the following Employment Equity groups: Indigenous Peoples, Visible Minorities (Black people and other racialized groups), Persons with Disabilities.

In order to self-declare, please ensure to check off the appropriate box within the online application under the Employment Equity section. To learn more about self-declaring, we encourage you to consult the following two links: www.canada.ca/en/services/jobs/opportunities/government/self-declaring-because-we-care.html

www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/employment-equity.html

Candidates must meet all of the essential qualifications to be appointed. Asset qualifications may be used at any stage of the process.

Duties

Reporting to the Vice-President People and Workforce Supports, the Director, Compensation and Analytics is responsible for the administration and operation of corporate services programs including client facing compensation and benefits administration support.

The Director is responsible for leading the Compensation and Analytics team, including team outputs/ outcomes and providing strategic guidance and advice to the Vice-President. The Director is a key point of contact for the CER’s annual Office of the Auditor General (OAG) audit process, and accountable to ensure pay and compensation processes are managed strategically, effectively and efficiently. The Director identifies and acts on opportunities to improve established pay, benefits and reporting processes.

The Director is required to work closely with other government departments, such as Public Services and Procurement Centre and Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS), and is responsible for updates and implementation of government wide policies and directives related to compensation and benefits. The Director is also responsible for leading the team to identifyand implement innovative system (Phoenix, SAP, MyGCHR, Excel, etc.) process efficiencies, where possible.

Work environment

The CER is responsible for regulating infrastructure to ensure safe and efficient delivery of energy to Canada and the world, protecting the environment, recognizing and respecting the rights of the Indigenous People of Canada, and providing timely and relevant energy information and analysis.

Please see: Who we are and what we do - Our Strategic Plan: www.cerrec.gc.ca/en/about/who-we-are-what-we-do/strategic-plan/index.html.

For more information on the CER’s governance structure, please see: Governance: www.cer-rec.gc.ca/en/about/who-we-are-whatwe-do/governance/index.html.

For more information about the CER’s organization and structure, please see: Organization and Structure www.cerrec.gc.ca/en/about/who-we-are-what-we-do/organization-structure/index.html.

The CER is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, with regional offices in Montréal, Vancouver, and Yellowknife. The CER approximately 600 employees.

The CER is recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers, as awarded in a national and external assessment of work environments and employee benefits.

The CER is an organization where it is possible to get to know your colleagues across many disciplines and take full advantage of the many opportunities available to connect with people who have similar interests, aptitudes, and aspirations. It is a great place to work.

The have our own unique classification system (NEB) and offer the same pension as the core public administration. In addition, as a CER employee, you will benefit from:

✔ Compensation: CER offers a competitive salary.
The Public Service Pension Plan is a defined benefit pension plan (indexed for inflation), where both the employer and the employee contribute

✔ Eligibility for performance pay at all classification levels within the organization.

✔ a comprehensive benefits package including: Health and Dental Plan; Disability benefits; Life insurance;

✔ Vacation and Leave.

✔ CER is a hybrid workplace: There is a flexible and hybrid work environment, with options to be able to work both in the office and at home, subject to CER hybrid work guidelines.

✔ Learning and Development: CER offers career advancement opportunities and encourages innovative thinking in its work environment.

✔ a strong support for employee wellness and mental health including access to the confidential employee assistance program.

Our people are our strength and we're looking for highly engaged and talented professionals to join our team!

Intent of the process

Qualified candidates may be used to staff other similar positions at an equivalent or lower level on a term, indeterminate or acting basis.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION
University with an undergraduate degree.

Degree equivalency

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
AQ1 Experience conducting financial analysis and leading complex compensation and pay processing initiatives.

AQ2 Experience in leading or participating in financial audit and evaluation processes.

AQ3 Chartered Professional Account (CPA) designation, Payroll certification or other equivalent financial qualification.

AQ4 Recent experience leading a team that is responsible for providing corporate services (e.g., financial, human resources) support, (administration and reporting) using MyGCHR (Government of Canada’s HRIS system) and/or, Phoenix (Government of Canada’s payroll system), and/or SAP (Government of Canada’s DFMS system).

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential

Information on language requirements

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
The CER is committed to building a diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. Preference may be given to qualified candidates who self-identify from the following Employment Equity (EE) Groups: Indigenous Persons, Visible Minorities (Black people and other racialized groups) and/or Persons with Disabilities. We encourage you to indicate if you belong to one or more of the designated groups by completing the EE section in your application.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
1) Willingness to undergo, successfully pass and maintain a reliability status security clearance
2) Compliance with the CER’s Code of Conduct is required.
Note: It is strongly recommended that potential applicants read and consider the CER’s Code of Conduct prior to applying. This document is available on the CER Website http://www.cer-rec.gc.ca/code-of-conduct.
3) Must be willing and able to travel and to work overtime when required.
4) Must be willing to move within and between business units and teams, based on operational requirements and/or as individual development needs are identified.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.