Human Resources Business Partner - Western Zone

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Town of Bridgewater; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking health authority as a Human Resources Business Partner, where you will provide strategic HR leadership to enhance client team functioning. This role is integral in delivering innovative HR solutions aligned with business objectives while collaborating with various partners. You will have the opportunity to build strong relationships, support managers in effective program delivery, and contribute to a diverse and dynamic team. Enjoy a fulfilling career that allows for a work-life balance in the beautiful province of Nova Scotia, where you can explore vibrant cities and picturesque trails.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Qualifications

• 5+ years in HR services within a complex unionized environment.
• Knowledge of HR aspects in the health sector is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic HR leadership and consultation to senior leaders.
• Manage employee performance and support team functioning.

Skills

Human Resources Management

Conflict Resolution

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Consultative Skills

Education

Post-secondary degree in Human Resources

Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP)

Job description

Human Resources Business Partner - Western Zone

Req ID: 202377
Location: Western Zone, Chipman Facility
Department: PS HRC WZ
Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment ( 100% ) x 1
Management/Non Union P osition
Posting Closing Date: 16-May-25

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Zone People Services Director and working closely with the Senior Human Resources Business Partner and zone Employee and Labour Relations manager the HRBP provides strategic human resources leadership and consultation to an assigned group of senior leaders and managers within their respective zone.

They are a problem solver, change agent and business partner who is accountable to research and deliver innovative human resources solutions that are aligned with the client’s business objectives and consistent with relevant policies, collective agreement language, legislation and the vision, mission, values and culture of NSH. Collaborating with various partners on the People Services team is integral to the support of the human resources service delivery model.

The HRBP builds strong relationships within the assigned client groups, works collaboratively and leverages relationship with subject matter experts across the zone and NSH and is committed to understanding the business and needs of clients.

They make recommendations for action plans to address issues that effectively use and integrate the services provided by People Services in order to support and enhance client team functioning.

The HRBP is able to provide appropriate coaching, support and guidance to managers to assist them in the effective, efficient and sustainable delivery of their programs and services. This includes but is not limited to: managing employee performance; supporting team functioning; discipline; grievances; workforce planning; layoffs and terminations; investigations; policy development, interpretation and implementation; leadership development and special projects that support a business area or client. Consultation with external legal services (Health Association Nova Scotia – HANS) may be required on particular issues or initiatives.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Graduate of post-secondary degree/program in Human Resources or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) preferred
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience providing human resource services within a complex unionized environment with multiple unions and/or collective agreements.
• Knowledge of all aspects of human resources, preferably within the health sector
• Demonstrate up-to-date knowledge of labour trends and legislation
• Experience in mediation and conflict resolution
• Experience interpreting collective agreements and policies
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and decision-skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to effectively build relationships
• High level of competence in both written and verbal communication
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Excellent consultative, influencing and coaching skills.
• Competencies in other languages an asset

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Long Assignment, Full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
• June 2025 - August 2026
• Approximately 14 months
• Travel to various sites will be required.
• Location will be determined based on the successful candidate.
• This position will be hybrid. Some on site workdays will be required.

Compensation and Benefits

$40.95 - $51.19 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

About the company

The Nova Scotia Health Authority is a provincial health authority serving Nova Scotia, Canada.