Human Resources Advisor Job Terrace area,BC Canada,HR/Recruitment

Job description and duties

This position is well suited to someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast paced and changing environment; enjoys a challenge; and is dedicated to supporting people in their employment experience are seeking a passionate individual who wants to join us in our goal to become the college of choice for experiential, place-based learning allowing students to learn both in the classroom and in the spectacular outdoor spaces that are so unique to this part of Canada.

CMTN is dedicated to employment equity and diversity by providing a workplace that is inclusive and welcoming. It is our aim to reflect the diversity found in our unique region throughout CMTN’s workforce.

Our team is committed to Indigenization, Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Internationalization. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. Individuals who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process, may contact HR in confidence, prior to the closing date.

Duties: Reporting to the Manager of Human Resources and working closely with the Human Resources and Payroll staff, the Human Resources Advisor provides advice and guidance as an HR generalist related to labour relations, recruitment and retention, employee well-being, benefits and leave management, disability case management, job descriptions, classifications, learning and professional development. The HRA is an advocate for healthy employer-employee relations, fostering a proactive, problem-solving approach to relationships and ensuring that priorities and issues are effectively supported and effectively concluded.

This position can be based at the Smithers, Terrace, or Prince Rupert campus.

Key components of the role include, but are not limited to:

Works collaboratively with team members who deliver HR/LR/PR services, ensuring the flow of information across the team

Leads the recruitment process, and participates on selection committees, designs and recommends evaluation tools such as tests and interview questions. May provide training, advice or resources to selection panels and advise and review selection staffing actions

Provides coaching and advice on the disciplinary process, formulating disciplinary communication, advice on disciplinary meetings, and involvement in disciplinary meetings when required

Recommends approaches and courses of action to achieve problem/conflict resolution and prevention

Provides advice and guidance on job description review process. Advises on links between job content, job description and job classification. Provide assistance on job description writing, drafts job descriptions.

Support grievance handling, arbitration preparation and labour-management meetings as required

Reviews and audits human resource practices, identifies anomalies, discrepancies, and makes recommendations for improvement

Represent the department on various committees including professional associations and organizations

Serve as back-up support to other Human Resources positions as required

Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline, such as human resources preferred from an appropriately accredited institution along with a minimum of two years of progressive related experience in a human resources role. An equivalent combination of related education and experience may be considered. Additional Human Resources related certifications are considered an asset, such as CPHR, Labour Relations certificate, etc.

Required skills, abilities, and knowledge includes:

Knowledge of relevant legislation, such as but not limited to, the Employment Standards Act, Labour Relations Code, Human Rights Code, Occupational Health and Safety Act, and Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy Act

Experience working with and/or interpreting and administering collective agreements and/or management terms and conditions of employment

Experience working in a large multi-union environment with preference given to experience in post-secondary

Experience with conflict resolution and conducting investigations

Ability to build and maintain relationships with colleagues and clients

Organizational skills and responsiveness

Ability to conduct research, synthesize data/information with a critical eye and develop/deliver findings and recommendations

Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion

Ability to remain calm and flexible when managing tight deadlines and under pressure, and provide accurate advice in line with policy and legislation

Ability to take initiative and is a self-starter

Commitment to excellence and thoroughness with a client and business focus.


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