The Public Service Commission is committed to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility. Our goal is to build a public sector workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve and to promote welcoming, diverse, inclusive, respectful workplaces that are accessible to all. We welcome all interested individuals including Indigenous People, persons with disabilities, Black, racialized, ethnic and culturally diverse groups, as well as people regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identities, and gender expressions. Those looking for more information are invited to visit our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Policy.

Providing excellence and public service values, this position provides quality staffing services to the managers and employees of Queen Elizabeth and Hillsborough Hospitals. As one of two staffing consultants at the hospitals, this position manages the staffing process for various areas within both hospitals. It reports to the Lead Staffing Consultant and is provided guidance from the senior staffing consultant on site.

Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Managing the staffing process for assigned competitions: generally entry-level/repetitive and volume related competitions.
• Interpreting and applying the Collective Agreements*, the Freedom of Information* and Privacy Protection Act, the Civil Service Act, the Health Authorities Act, and Human Rights Legislation.
• Ensuring Interview Board Members are aware of and trained to adhere to all processes relating to the selection process.
• Developing screening criteria, position analyses, evaluation methods (written test, verbal, mechanical skills), interview questions, rating guides, interview schedules, and setting up interviews.
• Leading a clear, fair, and defendable interview process, abiding by the merit principle.
• Maintaining all necessary documentation relating to the evaluation of candidates.
• Conducting employment references on potential employees to verify credentials and work performance issues.
• Discussing competition results with managers and preparing Recommendation Lists and/or making job offers.
• Providing constructive ideas on how candidates can improve for the next interview and/or providing
• coaching in the area of career planning to help identify positions for which they may be better qualified.
• Representing the Selection Board throughout the Grievance Process.
• Keeping abreast of and meeting with college, university, and other educational institutions graduating classes to discuss employment opportunities and to solicit applications; working with educational institutions to ensure programs meet the basic requirements for Civil and Health positions.
• Attending and contributing to regular staff meetings and provincial HR meetings. Responding to inquiries from Human Resources relating to the staffing process.
• Working with the Recruitment and Retention Secretariat for support for recruitment of hard to recruit positions.
• Providing information to the general public on how to access job opportunities in the public service.
• Other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have a related university degree with training in Human Resources.
• Must have leadership/supervisory experience, which includes HR Management functions or considerable related human resource experience.
• Must have some experience in and a good understanding of staffing processes.
• Demonstrated equivalencies will be considered.
• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, facilitation, presentation and mediation skills and the ability to work independently in a demanding role.
• Must have strong analytical, decision-making and organizational skills including attention to detail.
• Must be proficient with word processing and spreadsheets.
• Must have knowledge of the health system.

Other Qualifications:

• A recognized Human Resource program is an asset.
• Experience with PeopleSoft HRMS is an asset.
• CPHR designation would be considered an asset.

Please note: This competition may be used to fill future temporary vacancies.

Please Note: Please ensure the application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Where possible, submitting an electronic resume or job application is preferred. Otherwise, please return forms to PEI Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 2000, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, C1A 7N8. Applications may be sent by fax to (902) 368-4383.

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE APPLICANT TO CONFIRM RECEIPT OF THE APPLICATION, BY TELEPHONE OR IN PERSON PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE.

Please ensure that the appropriate Posting ID number is stated on all application forms. You can apply online or obtain an application form by visiting our web site at www.jobspei.ca**. Forms may also be obtained by contacting any PEI Government office, ACCESS PEI Centre, Regional Services Centre, or by telephone (902) 368-4080.**

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