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Human Resources Management (HM)

Definition

Human Resources Management (HM) Group Definition

Pursuant to subsection 102(1) of the Public Service Reform Act, the Treasury Board of Canada hereby provides notice that the definition of the General Services Group and its sub-groups, effective , as published in Part I of the Canada Gazette, on , is amended and replaced by the following definition that shall apply to the Human Resources Management Group effective .

The Human Resources Management Group comprises positions that are primarily involved in the provision of strategic advice on human resources management or organizational management and the planning, development, delivery or management of human resources or organizational services to the Public Service.

Inclusions

Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, for greater certainty, it includes positions that have, as their primary purpose, responsibility for one or more of the following activities:

  1. the provision of strategic advice on or the planning, analysis, development, delivery or management of human resources policies, programs, services and other activities;
  2. the provision of strategic advice and assistance in improved structures and use of resources through the analysis and study of the organization and operations of the Public Service;
  3. the provision of specialized services such as investigations, appeals and dispute resolution processes involving the application of human resources policies and programs; and
  4. the leadership of any of the above activities.

Exclusions

Positions excluded from the Human Resources Management Group are those whose primary purpose is included in the definition of any other group or those in which one or more of the following activities is of primary importance:

  1. the research, analysis and provision of advice on compensation issues to managers, employees and their families or representatives; and
  2. the provision of administrative services including adapting, modifying or devising methods and procedures in support of Public Service policies, programs, services or other activities dealing with human resources.
Job Evaluation Standard

Job Evaluation Standard

There is no job evaluation standard for the HM group. Please refer to the job evaluation standards for the following programs and services work:

  • Organization and Methods (OM)
  • Personnel Administration (PE)
Qualification Standard

Qualification Standard

There is no qualification standard for the HM group. Please refer to the qualification standards for the following programs and services work:

  • Organization and Methods (OM)
  • Personnel Administration (PE)

Organization and Methods (OM)

Definition

Organization and Methods (OM) Definition Excerpt of full HM Definition

The Human Resources Management Group comprises positions that are primarily involved in the provision of strategic advice on organizational management or organizational services to the Public Service.

Inclusions

Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, for greater certainty, it includes positions that have, as their primary purpose, responsibility for one or more of the following activities:

  1. the provision of strategic advice and assistance in improved structures and use of resources through the analysis and study of the organization and operations of the Public Service;
  2. the leadership of any of the above activities.

Exclusions

Positions excluded from the Human Resources Management Group are those whose primary purpose is included in the definition of any other group.

Job Evaluation Standard

Organization and Methods (OM) Job Evaluation Standard

You can obtain a copy of the OM Job Evaluation Standard through the job evaluation standards on GCintranet (only available on the Government of Canada network) or by contacting TBS Public Enquiries.

Personnel Administration (PE)

Definition

Personnel Administration (PE) Definition Excerpt of full HM Definition

The Human Resources Management Group comprises positions that are primarily involved in the provision of strategic advice on human resources management and the planning, development, delivery or management of human resources services to the Public Service.

Inclusions

Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, for greater certainty, it includes positions that have, as their primary purpose, responsibility for one or more of the following activities:

  1. the provision of strategic advice on or the planning, analysis, development, delivery or management of human resources policies, programs, services and other activities;
  2. the provision of specialized services such as investigations, appeals and dispute resolution processes involving the application of human resources policies and programs; and
  3. the leadership of any of the above activities.

Exclusions

Positions excluded from the Human Resources Management Group are those whose primary purpose is included in the definition of any other group or those in which one or more of the following activities is of primary importance:

  1. the research, analysis and provision of advice on compensation issues to managers, employees and their families or representatives; and
  2. the provision of administrative services including adapting, modifying or devising methods and procedures in support of Public Service policies, programs, services or other activities dealing with human resources.
Job Evaluation Standard

Personnel Administration (PE) Job Evaluation Standard

You can obtain a copy of the PE Job Evaluation Standard through the job evaluation standards on GCintranet (only available on the Government of Canada network) or by contacting TBS Public Enquiries.

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