DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCES

Administration régionale Kativik (ARK); Montreal; On-site; CAD 126,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional organization in Quebec is seeking a qualified Director of Human Resources to oversee HR functions and manage a dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have extensive HR management experience, excellent communication skills in English or French, and a strong background in labor relations. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including significant annual leave and allowances.

Benefits

Cost-of-living differential

Food allowance

Pension Plan

Group Insurance Plan

30 days of vacation annually

20 statutory holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of relevant progressive work experience.
• At least 7 years in a management role.
• Experience in a municipal or public organization is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage HR Department activities and supervise HR team.
• Ensure compliance with laws and regulations in HR.
• Oversee recruitment and selection processes.

Skills

Leadership

Conflict resolution

Interpersonal relations

Communication in English or French

Management in a unionized environment

Education

University degree in human resources or related field

Membership in HR association (CHRP, CHRA or CRIA)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Kativik Regional Government (KRG), a supra municipal body with jurisdiction over the territory north of the 55th parallel, is seeking a self-motivated and dynamic individual to join the organization in the capacity of:

DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCES

(Permanent full-time position)

Reporting to the Director General, the Director, Human Resources is responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating and managing all functions and activities in the area of human resources, including labour relations. The Director is responsible for establishing, implementing and following up on annual objectives as well as for the delivery of services provided by the Human Resources (HR) Department.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, organize, and manage all activities falling under the scope of the HR Department and supervise the work of the HR team.
• Establish, manage, and follow up on the Department’s financial resources, including budget preparation and revision.
• Ensure that the KRG is compliant with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures in the field of HR.
• Support Department Directors by providing counsel on HR and labor relations issues, including interpretation and application of collective agreements, working conditions, laws, policies, and procedures.
• Review staffing priorities and strategy, and oversee the recruitment and selection processes.
• Review all disciplinary files, recommend appropriate action, and ensure respect for applicable internal procedures and guidelines.
• Oversee the management of benefits plans, including Group Insurance Plan, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, and Group RRSP.
• Manage and update the health and safety plan, make recommendations, determine appropriate strategy, including oversight of processing of individual compensation claims.
• Develop, update, and implement human resources policies and procedures.
• Supervise the application of the job evaluation process.
• Lead Labour Relations Committee meetings and collective agreement negotiations; update working conditions applicable to management employees as required.
• Oversee the coordination of training activities and ensure the application of Bill 90.
• Develop internal communications to employees with the assistance of the Communication Department.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• University degree in human resources, labor relations, or a related field; equivalent work experience will be considered.
• Membership in a professional association or organization in HR (CHRP, CHRA, or CRIA) will be considered an asset.
• Minimum of fifteen (15) years of relevant progressive work experience, including at least seven (7) years in a management role, with significant experience in a unionized environment.
• Work experience in a municipal or public organization will be considered an asset.
• Demonstrated experience in labor and employee relations.
• Proven leadership and decision-making skills; well organized and detail-oriented.
• Excellent conflict resolution and interpersonal relations skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in two of the following languages: English, French, or Inuktitut.
• Experience in a cross-cultural environment will be considered an asset (preferably within native communities).
• Willing and able to travel in Nunavik and outside the region.
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.

Place of work: Kuujjuaq, Quebec

Salary: Min. $126,996 yearly – Max. $174,625 a year.

Other benefits:

Cost-of-living differential: minimum of $8,500 annually;

Food allowance: minimum of $4,217 annually;

Annual leave trips: maximum of 3 per person annually;

• Pension Plan;
• Group Insurance Plan;
• Vacation: 30 days annually;
• Statutory holidays: 20 days, including 10 days during the Christmas period;