Classification & Regular HoursHours per Week: 35
Salary Grade 14
The base salary will be $67,680 - $96,590 per annum. Starting salary will be aligned with the successful candidate's experience, skills, and demonstrated qualifications.
ResponsibilitiesThe Human Resources (HR) Specialist is responsible for the development and implementation of a broad range of human resources processes and strategies to ensure highly efficient, client-focused and responsive services are delivered within Housing & Ancillary Services. The Specialist will act as a resource and provide guidance and support on human resources related issues in compliance with Western policies, procedures, collective agreements and government legislation.
QualificationsEducation:
- Undergraduate degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Labour Relations or Business
- Human Resource professional designation (completed or working towards) would be an asset
- Professional courses in conflict resolution or labour/employee relations preferred
Experience:
- 5 years of experience working in human resources administration, preferably in a unionized environment (e.g. interpreting collective agreements and providing labour relations advice to leaders and employees)
- Strong people management experience with direct accountability for recruitment, human resource planning, on-going training and development and performance management
- Experience responding to grievances and participating in grievance meetings
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- In-depth knowledge of Human Resources statute, principles and practices and of the Employment Standards Act, and other relevant legislation
- Strong knowledge of employment and labour legislation, with the ability to assess risk, apply sound judgment, and provide practical recommendations on employee relations matters
- Demonstrated experience managing employee relations matters, including workplace investigations, performance management, attendance management, conflict resolution, and progressive discipline
- Well-defined sense of diplomacy, including conflict resolution and people management skills
- Possesses a reputation for resourcefulness with a strong sense of accountability and initiative
- Knowledge of technical and legislative issues related to employment and labour relations
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and confidence dealing with all levels of an organization
- Ability to establish and build healthy working relations and partnerships with staff, peers, union leaders and external stakeholders
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with the ability to coach team members
- Ability to remain calm, work well under pressure and use good judgment in assessing difficult situations
- Creative problem-solving skills and sound professional judgement, especially regarding confidential/sensitive matters
- Proven ability to take initiative and champion a project from conception through implementation and evaluation
- Ability to handle diverse and emotional situations, multiple projects and rapidly changing priorities
- Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office, including spreadsheet design and database management
- Demonstrated ability to support continuous process improvement
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of the team to achieve departmental goals
Please Note:This position is an existing vacancy. This position is fully in-person, on-site. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
