HR Administrative Coordinator (20 months contract)
Standards Council of Canada.com
62k - 77k CAD/year
Office
Ottawa, ON, K1P 6A4, CA
Contract
Who We Are
SCC is a small but impactful Crown corporation that reports to Parliament through Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada. Using our expertise and vast network, SCC helps organizations by opening a gateway to possibilities, both at home and abroad. We bring people together, foster collaboration and expand their horizons in trade, sustainability and global connectivity. We represent and advance Canada’s interests on the international stage in ways no other organization can.
As Canada’s national standardization body, SCC offers more than a few pieces of the standards development and conformity assessment puzzle. We provide comprehensive strategies that allow Canadian businesses and innovators to contribute to shaping established and emerging markets. We help knock down trade barriers and create opportunities for businesses to innovate and expand into new markets by laying the foundation for their success.
SCC’s work also helps drive Canada’s health, well-being and economic prosperity. Whether it’s the food we eat, the products and technologies we use, or how we get to work, every aspect of our lives is touched by standards. Standards and conformity assessment not only provide confidence in the quality and safety of products and services, they also play an integral role in improving the overall health and safety of Canadians, and of their environment. At SCC, everything we do is aimed at improving Canadians’ quality of life and economic prosperity.
Our Culture
A 2020 and 2021 recipient of Waterstone’s Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures award, we foster a culture founded on our values of respect, professionalism, and integrity. Over the last year, our culture has expanded and evolved in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Working from home has had its challenges, but it has also brought us closer and has highlighted the culture that was already in place: one of compassion, agility, and flexibility.
At SCC, we believe that an empowered and engaged workforce is essential to deliver on our vision and mission. A people-centric culture means that we are all working together to achieve a common goal.
Our diversity is our strength. We believe that leveraging our unique backgrounds helps to create a stronger, more cohesive team. Proudly, we can report that 30% of our team identifies as belonging to a visible minority, 60% of our team is female, and 62% of our leadership team is female. Not only do we serve the public in both Official Languages, but we are able to go above and beyond: with a staff complement of 140, we speak over 20 languages at SCC.
A Day in the Life of an HR Administrative Coordinator
The HR Administrative Coordinator supports the delivery of SCC’s workforce services by providing administrative coordination and support. The role contributes to the provision of core HR services, including recruitment, onboarding, training coordination, performance management, health and safety, wellbeing, and employee records management. Working closely with HR colleagues and SCC staff, the HR Administrative Coordinator ensures timely and confidential handling of information and assists with the implementation of HR initiatives and projects. The position applies broad knowledge of HR processes and practical judgment to enable efficient service delivery and compliance management.
Your Background
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in HR administrative support or coordination.
• Broad knowledge of HR processes, methods, and practices, with HR certification (e.g., CHRP or equivalent) is considered desirable.
• Working knowledge of applicable legislation and regulations (e.g., Canada Labour Code, Employment Standards Act, Official Languages Act, Human Rights Act).
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in HR practices.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing requirements.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy in data entry, reporting, and documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and HCM platforms, preferably Dayforce.
• Sound judgment to resolve routine issues and escalate complex matters appropriately.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to liaise effectively with internal staff, management, and external providers.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and integrity.
• Bilingualism (English and French), both oral and written.
• Security level: Reliability
You May Also Have
• Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation.
• Experience in the Public Service and/or in other Crown Corporations
Key Activities
• Provides executive administrative support to the Vice President, Culture and Chief Human Resources Officer and ad hoc support to other HR team members.
• Works collaboratively with colleagues across SCC to support HR activities and projects.
• Posts job listings, schedules interviews, prepares candidate communications, assists with reference checks, and supports onboarding.
• Maintains accurate and confidential personnel records.
• Maintains HR records in compliance with retention policies, including archiving and culling outdated documentation.
• Supports the accuracy and operational effectiveness of the Human Capital Management (HCM) platform.
• Tracks progress on the HR Branch work plan.
• Plans and completes assigned HR projects from start to finish within established guidelines.
• Prepares and organizes materials, documentation, and tools for delivery.
• Updates systems and records to reflect project changes.
• Collects data and produces reports with preliminary analysis to track progress and outcomes.
• Schedules activities and manages project communications.
• Works with HR colleagues and other branches to complete deliverables.
• Conducts basic research to support decisions and recommendations.
• Applies practical knowledge to resolve routine issues and select solutions within guidelines.
A Final Note
Note 1: Priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
Note 2: SCC is responsible for the Personnel Security Clearance process. Typically to be eligible for a "Reliability" clearance, you must have five years of verifiable background information and to be eligible for a "Secret" clearance, you must have 10 years of verifiable background information. The process usually involves reference inquiries, verification of qualifications, criminal records checks, and credit checks (as required) and may require fingerprints. For more information about obtaining a security clearance, please review the Standard on Security Screening.
Please attach a detailed cover letter to your resume. In addition to learning about your education, training and experience, we want to hear your story! We’d love to hear about how your accomplishments, and the skills you applied to achieve them, relate to the role and why you think this opportunity is a good fit for you.
We are committed to creating and fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment that reflects the peoples’ lives that we impact and the Canadian community that we work within. We strive to create an environment where everyone is comfortable being their authentic selves. We welcome Indigenous peoples and persons from all races, ethnicities, gender identities and expressions, sexual orientations, and physical or mental abilities to be part of our team.
We strive to ensure a barrier-free selection process. If you are contacted regarding a job opportunity, testing or interview, please advise the HR representative of the accommodation measures that you require to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.
Please complete all fields in this online application and submit before the closing date.
Upon our review of all applications, those who appear to be the best fit with the mandate of this role and with SCC’s mission and vision will be contacted. You will receive confirmation that your application has reached us.
Thank you for your interest in SCC and for taking the time to review this ad. We look forward to hearing from you!
SCC is a small but impactful Crown corporation that reports to Parliament through Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada. Using our expertise and vast network, SCC helps organizations by opening a gateway to possibilities, both at home and abroad. We bring people together, foster collaboration and expand their horizons in trade, sustainability and global connectivity. We represent and advance Canada’s interests on the international stage in ways no other organization can.
As Canada’s national standardization body, SCC offers more than a few pieces of the standards development and conformity assessment puzzle. We provide comprehensive strategies that allow Canadian businesses and innovators to contribute to shaping established and emerging markets. We help knock down trade barriers and create opportunities for businesses to innovate and expand into new markets by laying the foundation for their success.
SCC’s work also helps drive Canada’s health, well-being and economic prosperity. Whether it’s the food we eat, the products and technologies we use, or how we get to work, every aspect of our lives is touched by standards. Standards and conformity assessment not only provide confidence in the quality and safety of products and services, they also play an integral role in improving the overall health and safety of Canadians, and of their environment. At SCC, everything we do is aimed at improving Canadians’ quality of life and economic prosperity.
Our Culture
A 2020 and 2021 recipient of Waterstone’s Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures award, we foster a culture founded on our values of respect, professionalism, and integrity. Over the last year, our culture has expanded and evolved in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Working from home has had its challenges, but it has also brought us closer and has highlighted the culture that was already in place: one of compassion, agility, and flexibility.
At SCC, we believe that an empowered and engaged workforce is essential to deliver on our vision and mission. A people-centric culture means that we are all working together to achieve a common goal.
Our diversity is our strength. We believe that leveraging our unique backgrounds helps to create a stronger, more cohesive team. Proudly, we can report that 30% of our team identifies as belonging to a visible minority, 60% of our team is female, and 62% of our leadership team is female. Not only do we serve the public in both Official Languages, but we are able to go above and beyond: with a staff complement of 140, we speak over 20 languages at SCC.
A Day in the Life of an HR Administrative Coordinator
The HR Administrative Coordinator supports the delivery of SCC’s workforce services by providing administrative coordination and support. The role contributes to the provision of core HR services, including recruitment, onboarding, training coordination, performance management, health and safety, wellbeing, and employee records management. Working closely with HR colleagues and SCC staff, the HR Administrative Coordinator ensures timely and confidential handling of information and assists with the implementation of HR initiatives and projects. The position applies broad knowledge of HR processes and practical judgment to enable efficient service delivery and compliance management.
Your Background
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in HR administrative support or coordination.
• Broad knowledge of HR processes, methods, and practices, with HR certification (e.g., CHRP or equivalent) is considered desirable.
• Working knowledge of applicable legislation and regulations (e.g., Canada Labour Code, Employment Standards Act, Official Languages Act, Human Rights Act).
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in HR practices.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing requirements.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy in data entry, reporting, and documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and HCM platforms, preferably Dayforce.
• Sound judgment to resolve routine issues and escalate complex matters appropriately.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to liaise effectively with internal staff, management, and external providers.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and integrity.
• Bilingualism (English and French), both oral and written.
• Security level: Reliability
You May Also Have
• Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation.
• Experience in the Public Service and/or in other Crown Corporations
Key Activities
• Provides executive administrative support to the Vice President, Culture and Chief Human Resources Officer and ad hoc support to other HR team members.
• Works collaboratively with colleagues across SCC to support HR activities and projects.
• Posts job listings, schedules interviews, prepares candidate communications, assists with reference checks, and supports onboarding.
• Maintains accurate and confidential personnel records.
• Maintains HR records in compliance with retention policies, including archiving and culling outdated documentation.
• Supports the accuracy and operational effectiveness of the Human Capital Management (HCM) platform.
• Tracks progress on the HR Branch work plan.
• Plans and completes assigned HR projects from start to finish within established guidelines.
• Prepares and organizes materials, documentation, and tools for delivery.
• Updates systems and records to reflect project changes.
• Collects data and produces reports with preliminary analysis to track progress and outcomes.
• Schedules activities and manages project communications.
• Works with HR colleagues and other branches to complete deliverables.
• Conducts basic research to support decisions and recommendations.
• Applies practical knowledge to resolve routine issues and select solutions within guidelines.
A Final Note
Note 1: Priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
Note 2: SCC is responsible for the Personnel Security Clearance process. Typically to be eligible for a "Reliability" clearance, you must have five years of verifiable background information and to be eligible for a "Secret" clearance, you must have 10 years of verifiable background information. The process usually involves reference inquiries, verification of qualifications, criminal records checks, and credit checks (as required) and may require fingerprints. For more information about obtaining a security clearance, please review the Standard on Security Screening.
Please attach a detailed cover letter to your resume. In addition to learning about your education, training and experience, we want to hear your story! We’d love to hear about how your accomplishments, and the skills you applied to achieve them, relate to the role and why you think this opportunity is a good fit for you.
We are committed to creating and fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment that reflects the peoples’ lives that we impact and the Canadian community that we work within. We strive to create an environment where everyone is comfortable being their authentic selves. We welcome Indigenous peoples and persons from all races, ethnicities, gender identities and expressions, sexual orientations, and physical or mental abilities to be part of our team.
We strive to ensure a barrier-free selection process. If you are contacted regarding a job opportunity, testing or interview, please advise the HR representative of the accommodation measures that you require to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.
Please complete all fields in this online application and submit before the closing date.
Upon our review of all applications, those who appear to be the best fit with the mandate of this role and with SCC’s mission and vision will be contacted. You will receive confirmation that your application has reached us.
Thank you for your interest in SCC and for taking the time to review this ad. We look forward to hearing from you!