Team Leader

Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) | Service canadien du renseignement de sécurité (SCRS); Ottawa; On-site; CAD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

CSIS is seeking a Pay Team Leader to manage the delivery of pay and benefits services effectively. The role requires expertise in compensation services, strong analytical and leadership skills, and the ability to mentor specialists. It offers a competitive salary within public sector standards, emphasizing diversity and inclusion in recruitment. Candidates must meet specific educational and experience criteria to ensure a strong fit for the organization.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree with 4 years of experience, or college diploma with 5 years, or high school diploma with 7 years.
• Recent experience in compensation services and HR advice is crucial.
• Three years of experience processing data entries in HRMS.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver pay and benefits services, evaluate performance.
• Provide advice on pay, benefits, garnishments, and pensions.
• Develop and implement compensation procedures and guidelines.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Leadership and Motivation

Teamwork

Behavioral Flexibility

Education

Undergraduate degree from an accredited institution

College diploma

High school diploma

Tools

HR Management Systems (e.g., PeopleSoft, SAP, Workday)

Job description

Job Summary

• Manage, organize, plan the delivery of pay and benefits services by implementing changes to service delivery as required, setting objectives, directing subordinates and evaluating work performance.
• Provide direction and advice to employees, managers and pay & benefit specialists on all matters pertaining to pay, benefits, garnishments, transfers, adjustments, and pension.
• Monitor and assess the effectiveness of activities and services, identify, implement best practices and develop strategies and action plans for improvements/enhancements.
• Review, research and analyze information/data, develop briefing notes and reports, and make recommendations to management.
• Mentor and coach pay & benefit specialists, establish work plans, determine resources, define work standards and method, guide, motivate and evaluate training needs.
• Lead the research and resolution of complex pay issues and/or projects in consultation with other HR disciplines and/or external stakeholders.
• Exercise the delegation of authority under section 34 of the FAA by ensuring payments from the consolidated fund is certified in a manner prescribed by Finance.
• Develop, evaluate, recommend and implement procedures, guidelines and other reference material related to compensation.
• Interpret and remain current on Treasury Board and organizational policies, the collective agreement and the Act and Regulations.
• Prepare and deliver information sessions to employees related to compensation legislation and directives.
  
  

Education And Experience

• Undergraduate degree and 4 years of experience,* or
• College diploma and 5 years of experience,* or
• High school diploma and 7 years of experience*
  
  

The Undergraduate degree/College Diploma must be obtained from an accredited learning institution recognized in Canada. 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.

• * Recent and significant experience in the provision of services related to compensation, including pay and benefits.
• *Recent experience providing advice and recommendations to stakeholders on sensitive and complex issues regarding the application and interpretation of compensation related to regulations, policies, acts, TBS interpretations, collective agreements, guidelines and procedures related to pay and benefit in the Federal public service.
• Three years of recent experience processing data entries in a Human Resources Management System (HRMS) such as PeopleSoft, SAP, Workday, etc.
• Three years of experience supervising or leading a compensation project or a compensation team with direct entry access to Phoenix in the Federal Public Service.
  
  

Note: Recent is defined as experience acquired within the last 5 years.

Competencies

• Analytical Skills
• Behavioral Flexibility
• Communication
• Leadership and motivation
• Teamwork
  
  

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. Assets can help determine right fit in certain circumstances.

• Experience acquired as a Pay Specialist in a Federal government department/agency working with the Phoenix pay system, performing the full scope of the position as a fully trained Pay Specialist using the Phoenix Pay System processing direct entries in Phoenix
  
  

Conditions of Employment

• Allowance
  
  

This position is eligible for the Pay Market Modifier which is valued at 3.5% of the basic annual salary $99,392 - $120,917 for the Team Leader position. The above includes the 3.5% Pay Market Modifier for the Team Leader position.

Notes

While we continue to explore opportunities for flexible work arrangements, the majority of work in our organization must be done in the office and cannot be performed at home.

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

Employment Equity Gaps have been identified among Indigenous Peoples and Persons with Disabilities for this position. You are invited to voluntary self-declare if you belong to any of these groups in your cover letter, as this information will be considered in the selection process.

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Reference Links

• Salary Grade Breakdown
  
  

Security Requirements

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.

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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 the Public 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. 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 under the 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.

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Date Modified

2025-05-30