Assistant Manager of Human Resources

Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario

ASSISTANT MANAGER OF HUMAN RESOURCES

ABOUT CDSBEO:

The Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario serves eight (8) counties in the region including Lanark, Leeds, Grenville, Dundas, Stormont, Glengarry, Prescott and Russell Counties. The Board’s jurisdiction covers an area of 12,165 square kilometers and includes 39 elementary and 10 secondary schools, including adult and alternative education programs.

The Board provides Catholic education to more than 13,000 students and employs approximately 1,500 Teachers, Education Workers, and support staff.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario is looking to hire an experienced Human Resources professional to work under the direction of the Manager of Human Resources. The Assistant Manager of Human Resources will assist in providing leadership and direction to the Human Resources Department of the Board. The Assistant Manager provides key supports to the Manager of Human Resources related to collective bargaining negotiations, grievance management, development, facilitation, and management of the coordination of teaching, administrative and support staffing for the Board, as well as providing support and leadership to the Human Resources team.

SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in Human Resources environment, preferably in the education or public sector, with two of those years in a leadership role
• Post-secondary degree or college diploma in Human Resources, Industrial/Labour Relations or Legal Studies, or in a related discipline
• Chartered Professionals in Human Resources (CPHR) designation (formally known as the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP)) would be considered an asset, or an equivalent combination of education and experience may also apply
• Superior interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, an awareness of potential political sensitivities; demonstration good judgement, tact and discretion
• Supervisory experience in a unionized environment
• Proven negotiation and collective bargaining experience would be an asset
• Demonstrated analytical, evaluative and problem-solving abilities with the ability to propose integrated solutions to complex issues
• Ability to use tact, discretion, and maintain information in the strictest of confidence
• Strong proficiency using Human Resources Management Systems and other software programs, including Microsoft products database
• Thorough knowledge of the Employment Standards Act, legislation and statuses
• Excellent knowledge of Labour Law, Employment Standards Act, The Human Rights Code, The Education Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the School Board Collective Bargaining Act, and the Labour Relations Act
• Understanding of Catholic Education is considered an asset

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide staff mentoring, coaching, supervision, and leadership
• Assist with salary, benefits, and leave administration
• Assist on various labour negotiation committees and labour relations matters
• Support with grievance procedures and processes
• Provide support with the preparation and review of the annual Human Resources department budget
• Provide advice and counsel in the interpretation of collective agreements and terms and conditions of employment
• Assist in the management of the Attendance Support and Short Term Leave and Disability policies and procedures
• Interact with software vendors regarding the development and enhancement of human resources software
• Develop, implement, monitor, and ensure compliance with internal controls for employee absence reporting ensuring transactions comply with relevant collective agreements, legislation, Ministry protocols and Board policy and procedures
• Participate in performance evaluations, as required
• Provide general assistance to senior staff, managers, and employees by researching, gathering and analyzing data, producing reports, providing training and support and communicating to employees, schools and departments, as necessary
• Utilize equity, diversity and inclusion lens in all human resources strategies, policies, practices and processes
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