HUMAN RESOURCES ADVISOR

Administration régionale Kativik (ARK); Toronto; On-site; CAD 89,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional government organization in Kuujjuaq, Quebec is seeking a Human Resources Advisor. This full-time, 1-year temporary position involves recruitment, employee inquiries, and compliance with HR regulations. Candidates should possess a university degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience, with strong skills in communication and organization. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

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

Food allowance: Minimum of $4,217 / year

Annual leave trips: maximum of 3 per person annually

RRSP / SPP

Group Insurance

Vacation: 30 days

Statutory Holidays: 20 days including 10 during Christmas holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience.
• Member in good standing of a recognized Human Resources professional organization (CHRP, HRPA, CRIA, CRHA).
• Experience in a unionized or municipal environment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist and advise on human resources matters.
• Manage the recruitment cycle and participate in the interview process.
• Maintain and update employee files.
• Review and update job descriptions as necessary.
• Assist in pay equity and internal equity issues.
• Contribute to negotiation of collective agreements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Conflict resolution skills

Ability to work on multiple projects

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

University degree in a related field

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

Temporary 1-year - Full-time position

Reporting to the Director, Human Resources, the Human Resources (HR) Advisor is responsible for partnering with management staff in order to assist and advise on all types of human resources issues (recruitment and onboarding of new employees, payroll, disciplinary measures 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 on matters related to human resources (application of collective agreements and management working conditions, policies and procedures, onboarding of employees, follow‑up during probation period, etc.);
• Manage the recruitment cycle, including completing required forms, evaluating candidate resumes as well as participating in interview process;
• Maintain and update employee files with regard to payroll, benefits, Pension Plan, Workmen’s compensation, unemployment insurance, etc.;
• Review and update job descriptions as necessary;
• Proceed with job evaluation and assist and advise on issues related to pay equity as well as internal equity;
• Contribute to the negotiation of various collective agreements and employee contracts (or individual agreements);
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations;
• Produce reports and statistics, as required.

Requirements:

• University degree in a related field (relevant work experience will also be considered);
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience and be a member in good standing of a recognized Human Resources professional organization (CHRP, HRPA, CRIA, CRHA) (relevant work experience will also be considered);
• Experience in a unionized or municipal environment will be considered an asset;
• Ability to work on multiple projects and respect tight deadlines;
• Recognized interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written;
• Strong planning, organizational, and conflict resolution skills;
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite;
• Be able to communicate orally and in writing in two (2) of the following languages: English, French, and Inuktitut.

Place of Work:

Kuujjuaq, Quebec

Salary:

Min $89,855 – Max $123,554

Benefits:

• Cost of living differential: Minimum of $8,500 / year;
• Food allowance: Minimum of $4,217 / year;
• Annual leave trips: maximum of 3 per person annually;
• RRSP / SPP;
• Group Insurance;
• Vacation: 30 days;
• Statutory Holidays: 20 days including 10 during Christmas holidays.