Human Resources Advisor

Canadian Museum of Nature; Outaouais; On-site; CAD 73,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Public service group insurance

Pension plans

Job summary

The Canadian Museum of Nature seeks a Human Resources Advisor to provide practical, hands-on advice and support to managers and employees across the Museum, with a strong focus on staffing and recruitment.

Based at the Natural Heritage Campus in Gatineau, QC, the role supports screening applications, coordinating assessments and interviews, and contributing to HR programs, equity, diversity, inclusion and reporting.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in HR management, business administration, industrial/labour relations, or equivalent.
• 2–3 years of experience providing HR advice and operational support to managers and employees.
• 2 years coordinating staffing and recruitment processes at local and national levels, including screening applications and coordinating assessments and interviews.
• Experience researching and analyzing HR issues, trends, practices, organizational needs or data, and providing recommendations.
• Experience coordinating or contributing to HR projects and initiatives, including planning activities and monitoring progress.
• Experience applying equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility principles within HR programs.
• Experience managing multiple priorities, projects and staffing processes in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and Word for HR reporting and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical HR guidance to managers and employees across the Museum.
• Lead staffing and recruitment activities from needs identification to hiring.
• Contribute to HR programs, including recognition, accessibility, diversity and inclusion, policies and procedures, reporting and data analysis.
• Respond to day-to-day HR questions, balance multiple priorities and support ongoing projects.

Skills

HR advisory

Staffing & recruitment

HR analytics

HR projects

EDI & accessibility

Priorities management

Education

Post-secondary degree in HR / business administration / industrial relations

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Selection process number: 2090-CMN-26-OC-062
Human Resources department
ME-05 - $73,187 to $89,457 per year
Permanent Full-time position (37.5 hours per week)

Work Location

Natural Heritage Campus (NHC) - Gatineau, QC

Selection process number: 2090-CMN-26-OC-062

Your place at the Museum

We value diversity and believe we benefit from working in a place where everyone feels included and where the unique qualities and strengths inherent in a diverse workforce are combined. We welcome applications from persons who may identify as a member of one or more other equity seeking groups (for e.g. women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+, religious or cultural minority).

You have a place at the Museum!

About the position

The Human Resources Advisor works as part of a collaborative HR team providing practical, hands‑on advice and support to managers and employees across the Museum. The Advisor serves a diverse internal client base, from researchers and scientific professionals to employees working in collections, exhibitions, public‑facing operations and corporate services. This requires the ability to understand different operational realities, build effective working relationships and provide responsive, client‑focused HR service.

The role has a strong focus on staffing and recruitment, with the Advisor supporting managers throughout the recruitment and selection process, from identifying staffing needs and launching processes to screening applications, coordinating and participating in assessments and interviews, and supporting selection and hiring activities. The Advisor also contributes to a variety of HR programs and initiatives, including employee recognition, accessibility, diversity and inclusion, policies and procedures, reporting, data analysis and process improvement.

This is a fast‑paced and varied role where several files and priorities are managed at the same time and needs can change quickly. The Advisor works closely with other members of the HR team, responding to day‑to‑day requests and helping managers navigate HR questions and situations. Strong organization, sound judgment, initiative and the ability to identify practical solutions are important to successfully balance immediate client needs with ongoing projects and priorities.

Service is an important part of the role. The Advisor is expected to be responsive, approachable and solutions‑oriented, while providing accurate and appropriate HR guidance.

Working at the museum means:

• Contributing to an engaging mission as well as exciting projects and challenges
• An inclusive, friendly and safe work environment
• A competitive salary established by collective agreements
• Access to federal public service group insurance and pension plans

Eligibility criteria

This position is open to all Employees of the Canadian Museum of Nature and any members of the public who meet the qualifications below.
*Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Education and training:

Completion of a post‑secondary degree, diploma or certificate in human resources management, business administration, industrial/labour relations, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• 2–3 years of experience providing human resources advice, guidance and operational support to managers and employees.
• 2 years of experience coordinating staffing and recruitment processes at the local and national levels, including preparing or reviewing staffing documentation, screening applications, coordinating assessments and interviews, participation in interviews and supporting selection committees.
• Experience researching and analyzing human resources issues, trends, practices, organizational needs or data, and providing recommendations to support planning and decision‑making.
• Experience coordinating or contributing to human resources projects and initiatives, including planning activities, collaborating with stakeholders, monitoring progress and supporting implementation.
• Experience applying equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility principles and practices within human resources programs, processes or initiatives.
• Experience managing multiple priorities, projects and staffing processes simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment, including competing and time‑sensitive deadlines.
• Experience using software applications, with advanced knowledge of Excel and Word, including using data to support HR reporting, analysis and decision‑making.

The Canadian Museum of Nature is committed to inclusive and barrier‑free selection processes and work environments. If you are invited to participate in the selection process, we encourage you to advise us of any accommodation you may require. This information will be treated as confidential.

The Statement of Qualifications, providing greater detail about the skills, knowledge and aptitudes needed for this role, can be obtained by contacting the Museum at [e-mail].