Human Resources Advisor

Northern Health; Prince George; On-site; CAD 91,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health

Dental

Municipal pension plan

Four weeks vacation after 1 year

Moving expenses support

Employee referral program

Job summary

Northern Health is seeking a Human Resources Advisor to join our Human Resources department. This role provides comprehensive HR services for an assigned Health Service Delivery Area, including contract interpretation, collective agreement administration, selection advice and change management.

You will contribute to policy development and collaborate with corporate HR to implement strategic objectives. Salary ranges from $90,770 to $130,481 per annum, based on 1.0 FTE and experience.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Degree or Diploma in Human Resources Management or a related discipline.
• Five to seven years of human resources experience in a large, complex unionized environment.
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive human resources services for an assigned Health Service Delivery Area, including contract interpretation, collective agreement administration, selection advice, performance and change management advice, grievance investigation, dispute resolution facilitation and third party hearings.
• Provides input into the development of human resources policy, services and programs, and works with corporate HR to plan and implement strategic objectives and operational plans for the assigned Health Service Delivery Area.

Skills

Employment law knowledge

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Change management

Conflict management

Problem solving

Education

Degree or Diploma in HR Management

Equivalent education/experience

Job description

Position Summary

Are you interested in an opportunity to grow professionally within a positive and progressive culture? Northern Health is seeking a Human Resources Advisor to join our Human Resources department.

Provides comprehensive human resources services for an assigned Health Service Delivery Area, including contract interpretation, collective agreement administration, selection advice, performance and change management advice, grievance investigation, dispute resolution facilitation and third party hearings. Provides input into the development of human resources policy, services and programs, and works in conjunction with corporate human resources services to plan, develop and implement strategic objectives and operational plans for the assigned Health Service Delivery Area.

The salary range for this position is $90,770 (min) to $113,462 (midpoint) to $130,481 (max) per annum, based on 1.0 FTE. Northern Health typically establishes salaries within the minimum and midpoint of the salary range based on qualifications, experience of the applicant, and an internal equity review of the salaries of other employees.

Qualfications

• Completion of a Degree or Diploma in Human Resources Management or a related discipline, and
• Five (5) to seven (7) years of human resources experience in a large, complex unionized environment, or
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of current employment and labour acts and regulations and collective agreements.
• Knowledge of human resources best practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of team.
• Ability to foster effective working relationships, both internal and external, at all levels.
• Ability to lead change and manage conflict.
• Ability to problem solve complex issues towards creative solutions.
• Ability to anticipate and respond to changing priorities or unforeseen opportunities.
• Ability to make fair and consistent decisions.
• Ability to provide leadership, guidance and direction to others including managers and staff.
• Ability to balance multiple activities concurrently.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment including computer software applications.
• Knowledge of current health care issues and trends.
• Effective mediation and facilitation skills.

Where you will be working:

Community:

Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Prince George

More about Northern Health

Northern Health (NH) boasts the most affordable communities in BC to live, work, and play. NH covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometres and offers health services in 26 communities, 55 First Nations communities, 11 Métis chartered communities, and Inuit families. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

What Northern Health Has to Offer You!

Joining Northern Health means becoming part of a supportive team that values your growth and well-being. Here's what we provide:

• Benefits for Indigenous Employees: Ceremonial, Cultural, and Spiritual Leave, Access to NH Indigenous Community of Practice.
• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program with attractive incentives.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions.