Human Resource Administrator

Opportunity Do you find it rewarding to help others? Do you enjoy a dynamic workplace with opportunities to travel? A Human Resources Administrator in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) may be the right fit for you Human Resources Administrators provide administrative and general human resources support to all military activities. No previous work experience or career-related skills are required. Overview As a Human Resources Administrator, your primary duties include: Human resource administration and services Administration of pay and allowances Managing automated pay systems and information management systems Maintenance of personnel records To be eligible to apply to the CAF, you must: Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in Canada Be at least 18 years old (17 years old with parental consent), except: For the paid education programs you may be 16 years old (with parental consent) For the Primary Reserve you may be 16 years old (with parental consent) and must be enrolled as a full-time student Have completed at least Grade 10 or Secondaire IV in Quebec (some jobs need higher levels of education) Work Environment Human Resources Administrators are employed at all CAF bases in Canada, on ships, and overseas in support of the Canadian Army, Royal Canadian Navy, or Royal Canadian Air Force operations. They may also serve in special operation units, medical organizations, recruiting offices, schools, reserve units, NATO/UN positions, and other specialized units. Further opportunities are available with embassies in countries where Canada has a military attaché. Basic Military Qualification The first stage of training is the Basic Military Qualification course, or Basic Training, held at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec, or through various training establishments across Canada from Esquimalt, British Columbia, to Halifax, Nova Scotia. This training provides the basic core skills and knowledge common to all trades. One main goal of this course is to ensure all recruits maintain the CAF physical fitness standard; as a result, the training is physically demanding but achievable. Human Resources Administrator Training Human Resources Administrators attend the Canadian Forces Logistics Training Centre in Borden, Ontario. Training consists of 90 days for both Regular and Reserve Forces. The training covers the following topics: Processing Correspondence Creating a Unit Personnel File Creating a Pay File Creating a Leave Record Processing a Posting Processing Payroll Accuracy Processing Leave Processing a Rank Change Processing a Member’s Terms of Service Processing Medals, Honours and Awards Processing Leave Audit Modifying a Marital Status Modifying a Dependent Available Specialty Training Human Resources Administrators may be offered the opportunity to develop specialized skills through formal courses and on-the-job training for topics like: Recruiting Administration Release Administration Deployed Operations Compliance and Verification Available Advanced Training As they progress in their career, Human Resources Administrators who demonstrate the required ability and potential may be offered advanced training. Available courses include: Policy, Compensation and Benefits Analysis Civilian Personnel Management Military Personnel Management Required Education The minimum required education to apply for this position is the completion of the provincial requirements for Grade 10 or Secondaire IV in Quebec, including: Grade 10 Applied Math (Math 416 or CST 4 in Quebec) English or French at Grade 10 or Secondaire IV level Foreign education may be accepted. Direct Entry Plan No previous work experience or career-related skills are required. A recruiter can help you decide if your interests and attributes fit. If you already have a university or college diploma, the CAF will decide if your academic program matches the criteria for this job and may place you directly into the necessary on-the-job training program following basic training. Basic training is required before being assigned. Join the CAF To learn more about becoming a Human Resources Administrator, visit www.forces.ca, talk to a recruiter at a centre near you or call 1-800-856-8488. Explore over 100 different career opportunities at www.forces.ca/en/careers.

Location: Terrebonne, CA

Posted Date: 11/25/2024