Chief Human Resources Officer

Reference number: PPS25J-05

Selection process number: 25-PPS-SPP-291

Parliamentary Protective Service- Human Resources Sector

Ottawa (Ontario)

EX-02

$154,178 to $181,365 (Annual salary is based on a 35-hour work week)

Closing date: 19 October 2025 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply: AREA OF SELECTION 1: Open to Canadian citizens or permanent residents residing in the National Capital Region.

AREA OF SELECTION 2: Open to Canadian citizens or permanent residents residing in Canada.

Please note that Area of Selection 2 may apply if the pool of applicants from the Area of Selection 1 is insufficient.

Please note that relocation and travel expenses are the responsibility of the candidate.

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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. Duties

The Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO) provides strategic leadership for all human resources functions at the Parliamentary Protective Service (PPS), ensuring alignment with its operational mandate and organizational priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the development and execution of a corporate HR strategy that stabilizes and advances HR practices, ensuring workforce effectiveness and alignment with PPS's strategic goals.

Foster a client-focused, high-performance HR culture that promotes productivity, inclusion, and psychological safety.

Lead collective bargaining initiatives, including strategy development and team leadership.

Provide senior-level expertise in labour relations and employment matters.

Guide the creation and implementation of governance and accountability frameworks for HR programs and service delivery.

Oversee HR information systems to ensure effective implementation and maintenance.

Advise the Director and executive team on strategic HR issues. Work environment

The Parliamentary Protective Service (PPS) is a separate and distinct organization not subject to the Public Service Employment Act.

What we offer:

Public service health, dental, and vision care insurance plans

35-hour standard work week

Minimum 4 weeks of paid vacation

Free on-site fitness facilities

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Centrally located in downtown Ottawa

Proximity to O-Train Parliament Station and most of all main OC Transpo and STO bus lines Intent of the process

The purpose of this recruitment and selection process is to staff the position of CHRO on an indeterminate basis AND to establish a pool of qualified and/or partially qualified candidates. Information you must provide

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

EDUCATION:

A university degree from a recognized institution in industrial relations, human resources, public or business administration, law, political science or in another related field.

EXPERIENCES:

Recent and Significant experience in providing strategic leadership and direction in the delivery of human resources programs, initiatives and services.

Recent and significant experience in providing executive advice and making recommendations to senior management on highly complex and sensitive human resources issues.

Significant experience in the execution of four (4) or more of the following human resources disciplines as a subject matter expert, manager or an executive:

Staffing and Recruitment

Pay and Compensation

Classification and Organization design

Human Resources Planning

Human Resources Systems

Learning and Development

Occupational Health, Safety & Wellness

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Harassment and Violence Prevention & Informal Conflict Resolution Conditions of employment

Top Secret security clearance - You must be eligible to obtain both a Site Access Clearance and an Enhanced Reliability Status or a Secret or Top-Secret clearance.

Full Time