Human Resources Generalist – Employee and Labour Relations Focus/ᐃᖅᑲᓇᐃᔭᑦᑐᓕᕆᔨᒃᑯᓂ ᐱᓕᕆᒍᓐᓇᑦᑎᐋᓪᓗᓂ – [...]

City of Iqaluit; Iqaluit; On-site; CAD 107,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government organization in Iqaluit is seeking a Human Resources Generalist – Employee and Labour Relations Focus. This role supports HR operations, managing employee relations and compliance with HR policies. The ideal candidate has a relevant diploma or certification and at least two years of HR experience. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, contributing to a positive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual allowance of $22,378.25

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of work experience in HR.
• Work experience in a unionised environment preferred.
• Professional experience in a government setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide resolutions and consulting for HR related issues.
• Support all aspects of employee and labour relations.
• Advise managers and employees on HR policies and procedures.

Skills

Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Excellent typing skills

Data analysis skills

Research skills

Education

University or college diploma in Human Resources Management

Professional certification (CHRP, CHRL, CHRE)

Job description

Human Resources Generalist – Employee and Labour Relations Focus

Department: Human Resources

Status: Full‑time permanent

Salary: $58.58 per hour, 35 hour/week (approximately $106,609.63 per annum)

Allowance: $22,378.25 per annum

Union Status: Excluded

Closing Date: Open until filled

This employment opportunity is open to City of Iqaluit employees only.

Location: City of Iqaluit, Qiki

The Human Resource Generalist – Employee & Labour Relations Focus performs HR generalist duties supporting City staff and day‑to‑day operations. In this role they will provide resolutions and consulting to maximise the effectiveness and performance of the City’s staff and support City services to the people of Iqaluit. The role supports all aspects of employee and labour relations by coordinating and documenting grievance, disciplinary, and fact‑finding processes, ensuring compliance with the collective agreement and applicable legislation. It involves conducting fact‑finding investigations, maintaining confidentiality, and collaborating with management to determine appropriate outcomes or corrective actions. The position also serves as an advisory resource to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, and collective agreement provisions, while fostering positive workplace relationships through effective communication and mediation. Additionally, it maintains regular contact with union representatives and other stakeholders, tracks compliance data, and supports engagement and retention initiatives to promote a healthy, respectful, and productive work environment.

Required Education and Experience

• A university or college diploma (preferably in Human Resources Management) or professional certification/in‑progress to achieve CHRP, CHRL and/or CHRE designation required;
• Work experience in a unionised environment or education in labour relations preferred;
• Minimum 2 years of work experience in HR with a demonstrated ability to provide recommendations to solve HR related issues (regulations, laws and policies, change management);
• Professional experience in a government setting preferred;
• Demonstrated work knowledge of multiple human resource areas preferred.

Technical Skills

• Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and e‑mail);
• Excellent typing skills, proper spelling and grammar;
• Ability to use general office equipment;
• Quickly learn new software;
• Data analysis skills;
• Research skills.

Assets

• Ability to speak Inuktitut;
• An understanding of the local culture and experience living and working in a Northern community is an asset;
• A Valid Driver’s Licence.

Equivalencies that include a combination of education and experience may be considered.

All relevant certifications are required at time of application. The successful candidate would be required to submit a Criminal Record Check, as well as an acceptable Driver’s Abstract.

French Section

La Ville d’Iqaluit recherche un(e) généraliste en ressources humaines expérimenté(e) – Spécialisé(e) dans les relations du travail et avec les employé(e)s possédant des compétences exceptionnelles en relations humaines pour rejoindre son équipe!

Titre : Généraliste en ressources humaines – Relations du travail et avec les employé(e)s

Service : Ressources humaines

Situation d’emploi : Emploi permanent, à temps plein

Salaire : 58,58$ par heure, 35heures par semaine (environ 106609,63$ par an)

Indemnité d’établissement : 22378,25$ par année

Statut syndical : Poste non syndiqué

Cette occasion d’emploi s’adresse uniquement aux employés de la Ville d’Iqaluit.

Le ou la généraliste en ressources humaines – Spécialisé(e) dans les relations du travail et avec les employé(e)s assure des fonctions généralistes en RH, soutenant le personnel municipal et les opérations quotidiennes. Dans ce rôle, il ou elle fournira des résolutions et des conseils pour maximiser l’efficacité et le rendement du personnel de la Ville et soutenir les services municipaux offerts aux habitants d’Iqaluit.

Ce rôle soutient tous les aspects des relations du travail et avec les employé(e)s en coordonnant et en documentant les processus de règlement des griefs, de discipline et d’enquête, en assurant le respect de la convention collective et de la législation applicable. Cela implique de mener des enquêtes factuelles, de maintenir la confidentialité et de collaborer avec la direction pour déterminer les résultats appropriés ou les mesures correctives. La personne titulaire du poste sert également de ressource consultative aux gestionnaires et aux employés en matière de politiques, procédures et dispositions des conventions collectives en RH, tout en favorisant des relations en milieu de travail positives grâce à une communication et une médiation efficaces. De plus, elle maintient des contacts réguliers avec les représentants syndicaux et d’autres parties prenantes, suit les données de conformité et soutient les initiatives de consultation et de maintien des effectifs afin de promouvoir un milieu de travail sain, respectueux et productif.

All relevant certifications are required at time of application. The successful candidate would be required to submit a Criminal Record Check, as well as an acceptable Driver’s Abstract.