Human Resources Advisor

Northern Health; Terrace; On-site; CAD 88,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Human Resources Advisor to provide comprehensive HR services, including contract interpretation and grievance resolution. Candidates should have a degree or diploma in Human Resources Management and 5-7 years of experience in a unionised environment. This role offers a starting salary between $88,990 and $111,237 and comes with a comprehensive benefits package, extensive vacation time, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Four weeks vacation

Financial support for moving expenses

Employer-paid training opportunities

Employee referral program

Loan forgiveness programmes

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of HR experience in a large, complex unionised environment.
• Knowledge of human resources best practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive HR services for an assigned Health Service Delivery Area.
• Assist in contract interpretation and collective agreement administration.
• Input into development of HR policy and strategic objectives.

Skills

Knowledge of current employment and labour acts

Effective communication skills

Ability to work independently and in a team

Conflict management

Problem-solving skills

Leadership skills

Education

Degree or diploma in Human Resources Management

Job description

Position Summary

Are you interested in an opportunity to grow professionally within a positive and progressive culture? Northern Health is seeking an experienced 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 programmes, 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.

Starting salary will be approximately from $88,990 to $111,237 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.

Terrace

The thriving community of Terrace is northern living at its best. Snow‑capped mountains, pristine glacier‑fed rivers, lakes, and streams all add to the beauty of this community. The main industries in Terrace are communications, transportation, and natural resources. The population is approximately 12,700. There are nine elementary schools, four secondary schools and Northwest Community College and a UNBC campus. Check out Terrace where there is always something new to experience.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

• Comprehensive benefit packages including, extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part‑time and full‑time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service.
• Financial support for moving expenses is available for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program.
• Employer‑paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC.
• Loan forgiveness programmes are offered through the federal and BC government for eligible professions.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession).
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position.

Examples may include:

• Program certificates or diplomas.
• High school/college/university transcripts etc.

It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume.

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Qualifications

• 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 unionised environment, or
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities

Necessary Knowledge, 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 a 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 toward 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 organise and prioritise work.
• Ability to operate related equipment including computer software applications.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of current health care issues and trends.
• Effective mediation and facilitation skills.

Who we are

Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometres and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation’s communities. We deliver hospital and community‑based health care for a population of 300,000.

Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organisations in Northern BC.

There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long‑term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialised services.