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Compensation Analyst
Government of Alberta · Closes in 2 days
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1 Check who can apply You are here
This is an open competition, so anyone who meets the requirements can apply. Final candidates must pass a criminal records check. Citizenship or work permit rules are not stated.
Education: University degree in a related field such as Human Resources, Business Administration, Commerce or Management, plus 1 year of related experience. Equivalency options are listed.
Experience: 1 year of related experience with a university degree. Equivalency: 2-year diploma plus 3 years, or 1-year certificate plus 4 years.
What they ask for:
- University degree in a related field, such as Human Resources or Business
- At least 1 year of related experience
- Knowledge and experience in compensation, job evaluation and HR functions
- Knowledge of research methods and tools, including survey design
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel for statistics and charts
2 Resume and cover letter
Tailor your resume to this posting: use its words and show each requirement with a concrete example. In Canada, leave out your photo, age and marital status. Add a short cover letter if the posting asks for one or accepts it.
3 Apply on the official site
Closing date: October 29 (Closes in 2 days) Check the closing time on the posting.
Apply online through the official job posting. Include a resume with month and year dates, and a cover letter with examples that show how you meet the requirements. Applications without a cover letter are screened out.
4 Interview, tests and references
If you are shortlisted, they contact you, often by email. Interviews can be in person or by video, and some jobs also have a written or practical test. Have two or three references ready: former supervisors who know your work.
Good to know:
- Candidates may be asked to complete a written exercise during assessment
- Final candidates must complete a criminal records check at their own cost
- The job is in downtown Edmonton and is in office; candidates pay their own interview travel costs
- Out-of-province applicants can get required documents from the province where they live
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