HUMAN RESOURCES ADVISOR

Kativik Regional Government; Kuujjuaq (Land); On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cost of living differential

Food allowance

Annual leave trips: up to 3 per year

RRSP/SPP

Group Insurance

Vacation: 30 days

Statutory Holidays: 20 days (10 during

Job summary

The Kativik Regional Government is seeking a skilled HR Advisor to partner with department directors and management on all HR matters from recruitment to benefits administration. The role is based in Kuujjuaq, Nunavik, and requires strong advisory capabilities and adherence to collective agreements.

Candidates should have a university degree in a related field and at least five years of HR experience, with bilingual communication skills considered an asset.

Qualifications

• University degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of HR experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with excellent planning and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Advise employees on HR policies and collective agreements.
• Manage recruitment, onboarding, and probation follow-up.
• Maintain employee records and generate reports.
• Oversee payroll, benefits, pension, workers’ compensation, and unemployment insurance administration.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Planning & organizational skills

Conflict resolution

Bilingual communication

Education

University degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Kativik Regional Government (KRG) is a supra-municipal organization with jurisdiction over the territory of Québec located north of the 55th parallel. The KRG is currently seeking to recruit an autonomous and professional individual to work in the capacity of;

HUMAN RESOURCES ADVISOR

(Permanent - Full-time position)

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Human Resources Operations, the Human Resources (HR) Advisor is responsible for partnering with Department Directors and other management staff in order to assist and advise on all human resources aspects, such as recruitment and onboarding of new employees, payroll, disciplinary, and labor relations issues. The HR Advisor is also responsible for responding to employee inquiries on human resources issues. More specifically, the HR Advisor will:

• Assist and advise all employees in matters related to human resources, the interpretation and application of collective agreements, and management working conditions, policies, and procedures
• Manage the recruitment cycle, including: Hiring Requisition Form (HRF), evaluating candidates, as well as the onboarding of newly hired employees, and follow up during the probation period
• Maintain and update employees’ files and produce reports and statistics, as required;
• Manage all aspects of employee files such as: payroll, benefits, Pension Plan, Workmen’s compensation, and unemployment insurance
• Review and update job descriptions
• Assist and advise on issues related to pay equity as well as internal equity
• Contribute to the negotiation of various collective agreements and individual agreements
• Ensure all applicable laws and regulations are respected
• Perform other related duties as required

REQUIREMENTS:

• University degree in a related field (relevant work experience will also be considered)
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience
• Recognized interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written, as well as excellent planning, organizational, and conflict resolution skills
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing
• Ability to communicate in two (2) of the following languages: English, Inuktitut, French will be considered an asset

Place of work: Kuujjuaq, Nunavik (Quebec)

Benefits: Cost of living differential: Minimum of $8,500 / year

Food allowance: Minimum of $4,217 / year

Annual leave trips: maximum of 3 trips per person annually

RRSP/SPP

Group Insurance

Vacation: 30 days

Statutory Holidays: 20 days, including 10 during Christmas holidays