Human Resources Manager - Full Time - 12 month position

Fort McMurray Public School Division; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort McMurray Public School Division is seeking a Human Resources Manager to oversee HR activities for support staff. Responsibilities include recruitment, compliance with labour relations, and administration of wellness initiatives. The ideal candidate will have education in HR, strong problem-solving abilities, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Education in HR and/or Labour Relations is required.
• Knowledge of employment law and recruitment practices is essential.
• Proven experience in HR functions and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment processes including candidate screening and onboarding.
• Provide HR support and advice on labour relations and compliance.
• Oversee staff wellness initiatives and health and safety management.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Post secondary education in Human Resources and/or Labour Relations

CPHR designation

Tools

MS Office Suite

Google Suite

Job description

Location Fort McMurray Public School Division FTE 1.0

Salary Salary Commensurate with Experience

Closing Date May 23 2025

Job Responsibilities and Activities :

Reporting to the Assistant Superintendent Human Resources and Administration the Human Resources Manager will carry out a variety of human resources related activities focusing mainly on the employees of the support staff groups. The incumbent will be responsible for the administration of human resources procedures recruitment and staffing of support staff positions the interpretation of the CUPE collective agreement and support staff wellness initiatives in the Division.

The main duties and responsibilities of the Human Resources Manager are :

• Assist in the planning development and implementation of human resources and labour relations strategies including programs and procedures ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation.
• Provide consistent application of Human Resources procedures and collective agreements advising on effective resolution of complex people management issues that may require corrective action or progressive discipline up to and including termination.
• Perform full cycle recruitment including reviewing job postings candidate screening develop interview guides interviewing and selecting candidates; reference checking and new hire onboarding.
• Liaising with the benefit plan carriers to help keep abreast of negotiated changes and renewals of the plan health and wellness resources and supports provided. Communicate information regarding the health and wellness resources to staff.
• Work with the Health and Safety Coordinator to support management of disability cases by providing support advice and guidance to supervisors in planning for employee return to work modified duties and accommodations.
• Act as the management representative on the Joint Health and Safety Committee.
• Support all aspects of the grievance process; prepare documentation for mediation or arbitration as required and participate in meetings;
• Maintain files and data with the human resources information system
• Promote staff wellness initiatives in the division through participation in a staff wellness committee overseeing the planning and implementation of activities and events that promote workplace wellness. Liaise with benefits providers as resources to further support overall staff wellness;
• Undertakes ad hoc HR projects as required;
• Attend all CUPE Labour Management meetings as a representative of management.

Required Knowledge Skills and Attributes :

• Post secondary education in Human Resources and / or Labour Relations.
• CPHR designation would be an asset.
• Proven knowledge of Human Resources practices labour relations employment law and recruitment.
• Proven knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety and Workers Compensation Board regulations.
• Strong organizational time management and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problemsolving skills and proven ability to exercise sound and professional judgment especially regarding confidential and sensitive matters.
• Ability to work in a fluid and challenging work environment.
• Ability to communicate in a sensitive courteous manner with members office staff and community.
• Understanding and a commitment of confidentiality.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal formal and informal).
• Intermediate skills in the MS Office Suite and Google Suite.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE :

Resumes and other relevant documents will be accepted by clicking on the APPLY tab for the specific posting on the Job Connect and follow the application instructions. THIS IS THE PREFERRED METHOD TO RECEIVE APPLICATIONS.

If you have any questions regarding this posting you may email

The successful candidate will be required to provide a criminal record / vulnerable sector check which will be reviewed to ensure suitability of the candidate for the position.

FMPSD may contact past and present employers for references. All FMPSD employees are expected to be computer literate; this includes fluency with email internet MS Office Google mail docs and sheets.

Only those applications submitted and received by 4 p.m. on the closing date will be considered for this position.

We thank all applicants for their interest Only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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