HR Advisor, One (1) Year Term Assignment

St. Clement's School; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 77,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated HR Advisor to enhance its staffing processes. This dynamic role involves collaborating with senior staff and school administrators to manage recruitment, staffing, and employee relations within a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of HR experience, exceptional communication skills, and a passion for fostering a positive workplace culture. Join a forward-thinking team that values diversity and commitment to student success while contributing to the educational landscape of Ottawa. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in the field of human resources, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HR administration and recruitment experience required.
• Knowledge of collective agreements and HR policies is essential.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary contact for recruitment and staffing matters.
• Coordinate employee life cycle activities including recruitment and leave administration.

Skills

Human Resource Management

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Public Speaking

Organizational Skills

Research and Analytical Skills

Teamwork

Bilingual (French and English)

Education

Diploma in Human Resource Management

Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP)

Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL)

Tools

Google Applications

HR/Payroll System

Word Processing Software

Spreadsheets

Databases

Job description

The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board is the largest school board in Eastern Ontario and offers students and parents a world of choice for learning. Our nearly 150 schools offer a wide range of programs to promote learning excellence and meet the individual needs of students, parents, and the community at large. Our schools are teaching communities where principals, vice-principals, teachers and support staff nurture student well-being and challenge students to achieve their best.

We are seeking a creative, dynamic, committed professional to join our team:

HR Advisor, Secondary Academic Staffing

One (1) Year Term Assignment effective March 2025

Monday - Friday, 35 Hours Per Week

$77,162 - $90,799 per annum (Union Exempt, Level 5)

Under the general direction of the Team Manager, the Human Resources (HR) Advisor acts as the primary contact for senior staff, principals/vice principals, union reps/federations, and employees on all recruitment and staffing matters within the Secondary Academic Staff portfolio.

The HR Advisor assists with the interpretation and administration of HR programs and functions that include: coordinating all aspects of the employee life cycle from recruitment/selection and leave administration to resignations and retirements; providing system support to committees implementing the Board’s strategic plan, interpreting and administering collective agreements, Board policies and procedures and Government acts and regulations on all human resource matters; responsible for initiating and drafting data (i.e. new hires, staff movement, leaves, etc.) for input into the HR/Payroll system. The HR Advisor supports and leads special projects as assigned.

Note: This posting may be used to fill subsequent term vacancies.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will have a diploma in Human Resource Management, and at least 5 years experience in HR administration and recruitment activities. An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.
• Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP), or Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) is a definite asset.
• Knowledge and understanding of collective agreements, employee handbooks, HR policies, practices and processes, and employment & education legislation.
• Experience working with unions, and in a unionized environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in order to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, senior staff and district employees, including using sensitivity and empathy with affected stakeholders.
• Public speaking skills for making presentations in large or small group settings.
• Writing skills for preparing correspondence, emails, and other materials which may be shared with district personnel, including training materials for workshops.
• Organizational skills, as well as time management techniques for organizing and planning work/projects, juggling multiple priorities, and ensuring staffing & payroll deadlines are met.
• Excellent proficiency in computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and google applications to effectively perform work.
• Strong research and analytical skills required, including initiative and judgment skills required for resolving problems and conflicts.
• High degree of discretion is required, including using tact and diplomacy.
• Must be able to work independently, with minimal direction and supervision.
• Committed to teamwork and team building.
• Proficiency in French and English is considered an asset.
• Access to reliable transportation when required to visit schools/administrative sites.

Application Process

The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board uses Apply to Education (ATE) to manage applications for all job competitions. OCDSB employees can apply to this job posting using their existing ATE account at ocdsb.simplication.com.

External Applicants: If you do not have an existing ATE account, you will be asked to create one at https://ocdsb.simplication.com. Choose ECE, EA & Support Staff as the job category. Once you have set up your account, you can search for the job and then apply. You must upload a resume and covering letter which outlines your qualifications and suitability for this position.

Applications will be considered in accordance with the Union Exempt Employee Handbook.

OCDSB employees serve students, colleagues, families and community partners. We invite people of all abilities, orientations, faiths, ethnicities, races, genders and ages to join us as we create learning and working spaces that honour the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Algonquin people, and respect, value and increasingly reflect the diversity of Ottawa. Your lived experience is an essential contribution to deliver the education every student deserves with dignity.

If you require accommodations at any point in the selection process, please send an email to [e-mail] at any time.

EDUCATING FOR SUCCESS - BUILDING BRIGHTER FUTURES TOGETHER

Personal information is collected pursuant to the Education Act and will be used to determine the eligibility for employment with the OCDSB. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Manager, Human Resources, 133 Greenbank Road, Nepean, Ontario K2H 6L3