Human Resources Officer and Level 06

Government of Canada; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

CSIS in Burnaby, BC is seeking an HR Officer to support HR activities across the organization. You will coordinate staffing, testing, and HR analytics, while ensuring policy compliance and effective internal processes.

The role requires an in-office presence with a strong emphasis on confidentiality, security clearance eligibility, and adherence to language and equity guidelines. Qualifications include an undergraduate degree or college diploma with relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Experience applying HR policies.
• Experience performing administrative functions requiring planning, organization and coordination.
• Analytical skills.
• Communication (verbal and written).
• Organizational skills and multitasking.
• Rigour.

Responsibilities

• Support HR Advisor by preparing staffing and recruitment requests and coordinating internal and external selection processes.
• Coordinate the administration of tests, examinations and surveys applying recognised methodologies and ensuring validity, reliability and standardization.
• Process HR case files; research issues and draft recommendations for the HR Advisor.
• Provide input and recommendations for changes to HR procedures and maintain HR documentation.
• Explain resourcing processes to employees and managers ensuring adherence to policies.
• Consult with colleagues and clients to staff positions and hire candidates.
• Coordinate action by promoting HR principles and providing data to resolve information gaps.

Skills

HR policies

Administrative functions

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Rigour

Education

Undergraduate degree in HR/related field

College diploma in HR/related field

HR certification (CCC recognized)

Job description

Do not discuss your application with others (including on social media) besides your partner, or close family members - who should also be reminded about the need to be discreet.

Closing Date

Closing Date 2026-09-07

Reference Number

Reference Number 26-968-06-086

Job Category

Job Category Experienced

Who Can Apply

Location

Burnaby, British Columbia

Salary Range

Salary Range $77,427 - $94,177

Status

Language Requirement

Job Summary

The HR Officer is accountable for providing support to all activities for the HR area they operate in.

The major responsibilities may include:

• Support HR Advisor by preparing, reviewing staffing and/or recruiting requests, and coordinating internal and external selection processes.
• Coordinate the administration of tests, exams, surveys by applying recognized methodologies and ensuring principles of validity, reliability, objectivity and standardization are respected for the internal and external process.
• Process HR case files; research and identify issues and trends; develop advice, statistics, reports, correspondence or other documentation and draft recommendations for the HR Advisor.
• Provide input and recommendations for changes to HR procedures and practices; maintain and update HR documentation, database and files within assigned area.
• Respond to requests from employees, managers and co-workers by explaining the resourcing /staffing processes and by ensuring adherence to Service policy on human resources, employment equity and official languages program.
• Consult and interact with colleagues and/or clients of various sections related to human resources concerns/issues by identifying, clarifying and explaining requirements in order to staff positions and/or hire candidates.
• Coordinate and initiate action by making referral, discussing and providing alternatives, promoting HR principles and best practices and provide data to assist in resolving information gaps.

Education

• Undergraduate degree and two (2) years of experience*, or
• College diploma (2-year program) and three (3) years of experience* required, or
• Human resources certification recognized by the Canadian Council of Human Resources Association and four (4) years of experience* required.

The undergraduate degree or College Diploma must be obtained from an accredited learning institution recognized in Canada with acceptable specialization in human resources, labour or industrial relations, psychology, public or business administration, organizational development, education sciences, social sciences, or any other field related to the position.

Any higher level of education (i.e.: Masters, Doctorate) in one of those related fields of study could be recognized as experience.

If you completed a program outside of Canada, you will be required to obtain proof of a Canadian equivalency at your expense from an accredited learning institution recognized in Canada.

Experience

Candidates have to demonstrate the years required for each experience, defined as:

• Experience in the application of Human Resources policies.
• Experience performing administrative functions requiring planning, organization and coordination.
• Analytical skills
• Communication (verbal and written)
• Organizational skills/multitasking
• Rigour

Assets

An asset qualification is a qualification which can enhance the ability to perform the work based on current and future business requirements, but which is not strictly required. Positions will be staffed based on the selection decision principle and operational priorities.

• Experience in providing advice in a Human Resources discipline

Conditions of Employment

While we continue to explore opportunities for flexible work arrangements, most roles in our organization require an in-office presence. However, alternative options may be available for certain positions, depending on their specific requirements.

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

If you need accommodations during the recruitment process, please mention it to the HR representative.

Candidates must be eligible to receive an Enhanced Top Secret security clearance. The process involves a security interview, a polygraph, and a background investigation that includes credit and financial verifications. The use of illegal drugs is a criminal offense. Drug use is an important factor considered in your reliability and suitability assessment during the selection process. Therefore it is important not to use any illegal drugs from the time you submit your application.

Others

Important

Applicants must clearly demonstrate in their application how they meet each Education and Experience criteria. Failure to do so will result in the applicant being screened out of the career opportunity.

CSIS is a separate employer and is not subject to thePublic Service Employment Act (PSEA) .CSIS has its own classification, compensation system, and a different staffing regime. As such, we use a different staffing process and terminology.

CSIS is committed to building a workforce that is truly representative of the Canadians it serves by cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace environment. This will be achieved by increasing employment equity group representation (including persons with disabilities, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, and women) at all levels within the organization through hiring and talent management practices. Gaps have been identified among Indigenous peoples and visible minorities for this position. We will also ensure that appropriate accommodations are made (e.g., specialized equipment, changes to physical workspace) to provide employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. In support of achieving a greater, diverse and skilled workforce, we strongly encourage those individuals who belong to one or more of the employment equity groups to self-identify when applying.

Should you require accommodation in relation to a disability, please tell us at the beginning of the selection process. This information will be kept confidential.

CSIS Offices in Canada are located on various ancestral and traditional lands. In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge all Indigenous People across Canada and their connection to these lands.

The personal information provided in your application is protected underthe Privacy Act and will be held in Personal Information Bank SIS/P-PU-025.

We thank all applicants for their interest in CSIS. However, only those who are selected for further consideration will be contacted.