Personnel Selection Officer

Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes; Laval; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A national military organization is seeking a Personnel Selection Officer in Quebec. The role involves applying behavioural science to evaluate applicants, support military training and leadership, and engage in human resource strategies. Candidates must hold a Master's degree in social sciences or related fields and possess behavioral science knowledge. Full-time and part-time options are available, offering opportunities for training and advancement.

Benefits

Part-time options available

Training and development opportunities

Pension plan for part-time members

Qualifications

• Master's degree in relevant social sciences is required.
• Experience in military or human resources preferred.
• Foreign education may be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Assess applicants and recommend training.
• Support professional development and training programs.
• Engage in human resource concept design and planning.

Skills

Behavioural science knowledge

Interviewing techniques

Performance appraisal

Education

Master's degree in social sciences

Undergraduate degree in Psychology

Job description

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Overview

As a member of the military, Personnel Selection Officers apply behavioural science knowledge and procedures to evaluate the factors that affect working relationships. They provide professional advice to military commanders, particularly in recruiting, selection, leadership, performance appraisal, and other human resource issues.

The primary responsibilities of a Personnel Selection Officer include:

1. Assess applicants to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and recommend training.
2. Recommend CAF members for special training.
3. Support professional development, accreditation, and transition programs.
4. Conduct applied and advanced behavioural research.
5. Conduct occupational analyses.
6. Teach military leadership, management, and behavioural science courses.
7. Train Military Career Counsellors in interviewing techniques, personnel assessments, and counselling techniques.
8. Write selection policy, design selection instruments, and develop selection assessment processes.
9. Engage in strategic human resource concept design, planning, and coordination.

Work environment

Personnel Selection Officers work in various settings, from office environments at headquarters or bases to operational tours abroad supporting CAF missions. They initially work at the base level conducting interviews and aptitude tests, and assessing individuals for various military roles.

If you join the Regular Force, after training, you'll be assigned to your first base with possible relocations. If you join the Primary Reserve Force, you'll serve part-time at a Reserve unit, with opportunities for full-time employment and volunteering for deployments.

Entry requirements

The position requires a Master’s degree in social sciences such as Psychology or Industrial Relations. Other graduate degrees may be considered based on related experience. An undergraduate degree in Psychology is also considered.

Foreign education may be accepted.

Training

After enrolment, you'll undergo 12 weeks of basic officer training at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, covering military knowledge, leadership, regulations, weapons handling, and first aid. Successful completion is required for further training.

Following basic training, language training may be offered, lasting from two to nine months depending on your second language proficiency.

Personnel Selection Officers then attend the Canadian Forces Training Development Centre in Borden, Ontario, to learn interview techniques, evaluation, counselling, and career transition support. They gain practical experience through on-the-job training at a base.

Opportunities for specialized skills development include:

• Unit Personnel Selection
• Organizational Consulting

Advanced training options include:

• Advanced Personnel Selection
• Graduate studies in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Social Psychology, Industrial Relations, or Sociology

Part-time options

This role is available part-time with the Primary Reserve at various locations across Canada. Members serve evenings and weekends, are paid at 92.8% of Regular Force rates, and may qualify for benefits and a pension plan. They can volunteer for deployments and relocations.

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Employment details

Position level: Entry

Type: Full-time or part-time (Primary Reserve)

Field: Human Resources

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