Human Resource Consultant I&II

Government of Yukon; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Yukon is inviting applications for the Human Resource Consultant position, where you will engage in diverse HR management services and provide strategic advice to various departments. If you have strong problem-solving skills, experience in human resources, and excellent interpersonal abilities, this role offers a promising path for career growth. You'll contribute significantly to the organization's workforce development while working in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible work options

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience providing advice to diverse client groups.
• Experience in problem solving with internal stakeholders.
• Experience with organizational policies and procedures.
• Human Resources experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform diverse human resource management services.
• Develop job descriptions and recruitment strategies.
• Manage employee engagement and workplace accommodations.
• Provide strategic human resource management advice.

Skills

Problem solving

Active listening

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Customer service

Education

Post-secondary coursework in human resources

Public administration degree

Business degree

Job description

Overview

Job Summary And Requirements The Yukon government is seeking creative individuals who enjoy solving problems, helping clients, and providing strategic advice. If these qualities sound like you, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for your career growth. Working within the Yukon government's Human Resource community gives you the chance to make a positive impact using your problem-solving skills. As a member of this community, you will have the chance to offer strategic advice, contribute to decision-making processes, and influence policies and practices that affect the Yukon's public sector. By joining this team, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse group of clients, including employees and departments across the Yukon government. Your expertise and advice will be essential in addressing complex challenges, fostering an inclusive work environment, and supporting the growth and development of the government's workforce. Take the next step and build your career with the Yukon government, where you can make a difference while growing professionally.

How We Hire For These Positions

How We Hire For These Positions Our Human Resource Consultant (HRC) Series is a group of standardized job descriptions within the Human Resources teams at the Yukon government. These job descriptions reflect different levels of responsibility, certification, pay and position management processes. We have two main positions in the HRC Series: Human Resource Consultant I and Human Resource Consultant II.

This competition will be used to pre-certify candidates for the HRCI and HRCII roles. Applicants who pre-certify will be placed in our HRC candidate registry for up to one year – where they can see and apply for positions throughout the organization. Hiring for these positions is often quick, as candidates are already pre-certified and only need to complete reference checks and an informal fit interview with the hiring department.

To become pre-certified in the candidate registry, candidates complete a screening and evaluation process based on the essential qualifications, knowledge and skills required to perform the position across the Yukon government.

The opportunity

Our Human Resource Consultants (HRCs) perform a diverse range of human resource management services through the building and fostering of relationships and strategic and analytical thinking. Depending on certification level, their tasks range from job description development, recruitment, labour and employee relations, employee engagement, workplace accommodations, job and organizational design and culture, as well as change management. In these key roles, HRCs promote a culture of leadership, continuous learning, self-reflection and professionalism, as well as provide sound strategic human resource management practices for creative and forward-thinking advice.

Essential Qualifications

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Please note selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume. For information on preparing your resume, please visit: how to apply.

• Experience providing advice and influencing diverse client groups
• Experience problem solving difficult issues in collaboration with internal stakeholders
• Experience applying standardized processes in the organization (such as legislation, policies, procedures or frameworks)
• Completion of post-secondary coursework in the field of human resources, education and training, public administration, law, business and humanities or a related field; and
• Experience working in a Human Resources environment is an asset.

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills And Personal Suitability

Candidates will be assessed based on the job profiles for these positions: HRCI profile and HRCII profile, as well as the following:

• Ability to listen actively, give, and receive feedback;
• Understanding emotional and cultural intelligence;
• Ability to communicate both orally and written, use interpersonal and relationship skills to influence others;
• Ability to build collaborative relationships;
• Experience thinking critically and strategically, able to solve problems and conflicts;
• Commit to individual growth;
• Understanding stakeholders and providing excellent customer services;
• Demonstrate skills in planning, organizational, time management and change management;
• Able to take initiative and be flexible, and
• Ability to apply technical skills, analytical skills, and business acumen.
• Ability to navigate uncertain and complex situations

Learn more

Yukon government supports balancing personal and professional needs through comprehensive benefits, the ability to build your professional skills through learning and developmental opportunities and flexible work and leave options.

There’s no best way to tell you why Yukon is an amazing place to live and work but you can see some of what the Yukon has to offer at yukoncareerpaths.ca.

Contact

Belinda Potvin, Staffing Advisor at [phone] or [e-mail].

Eligibility List

None