Personnel Selection Officer

Overview As a member of the military, Personnel Selection Officers apply behavioural science knowledge and procedures to evaluate the factors that affect working relationships. They provide professional advice to military commanders, particularly in the areas of recruiting, selection, leadership, performance appraisal and other human resource issues.

Primary Responsibilities

Assess applicants to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and recommend training

Recommend CAF members for special training

Support professional development, accreditation and transition programs

Conduct applied and advanced behavioural research

Conduct occupational analyses

Teach military leadership, management and behavioural science courses

Train Military Career Counsellors in interviewing techniques, personnel assessments and counselling techniques

Write selection policy, design selection instruments, and develop selection assessment pr...