• Identifies, develops, and implements a comprehensive portfolio of human resources services;


• Reviews all HR services and practices regularly to ensure compliance with provincial and federal employment statutes and with current standards in the HR discipline;


• Conducts administrative investigations as required including processing of complaint forms from the general public, internal or external harassment reports and human resources investigations;


• Acts as contact for Employer on disability, accommodation and return to work, which includes attending return to work meetings, developing plans, facilitating accommodation requests, acting as a contact for WCB and Long Term Disability;


• Conducts full cycle recruitment activities: review applications, conducts pre-screening interviews, perform reference and background checks for potential employees, interview and selection of candidates, prepare and send offer packages and complete rejection letters as applicable;


• Maintains good working relationships with the Union and Non-Unionized Employees, works to resolve issues, establishes good communication, works to resolve grievances and participates in the collective bargaining process as required;


• Works to ensure compliance with legislation, collective agreement and policies consistent with legal requirements and organizational values and practices that endeavor to treat employees in a fair and consistent manner and manage the risk of litigation and conflict;


• Researches global and technological trends in human resources using credible sources and keeps management and Council, as appropriate, informed of emerging trends and makes recommendations as appropriate;


• Implements and administers learning and training programs in conjunction with department heads to ensure skill development, succession planning, and professional development;


• Acts as an administrator for the total rewards structure including benefits, compensation and pension, and work to maintain consistency, fairness and organizational competitiveness that complies with legislation;


• Performs on-boarding orientation to new employees on workplace policies and procedures including health and safety as required;


• Responds to queries from employees, Councillors and ratepayers on Human Resources and other programs as required;


• Promote the health and safety of employees through an understanding of legislation, regulations and standards;


• Maintains and practices meticulous Human Resource records management including personnel files, job competition and other records in accordance with applicable legislation and Records Retention Bylaw.

• Assists and strategically supports the Administrative Team in all matters relating to the operations of the Municipality in accordance with legislation and established policies and practices;


• Contributes to the organization’s vision, mission, values and goals, participates in Strategic Planning and supports the organization’s objectives;


• Responsible to build and foster lasting relationships with other departments, key business partners, and government agencies;


• Makes and supports other departments in making informed business decisions using financial and operating information in human resource decision-making.

• May be asked to sit on workplace committees such as Joint Job Evaluation Committee, Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee, Wellness Committee or others as required.

Requirements:

Employer Contact:

Name: Kristin Ivey, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Email: kristin.ivey@crowsnestpass.com

Additional Job Information:

Posted Date: Sept 22, 2022
Closing Date: Oct 21, 2022