human resources vice-president - financial, communications and other business services

City of Saint John; Saint John; On-site; CAD 113,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant municipal organization is seeking a strategic HR leader for the role of Vice-President of Human Resources. This position requires extensive HR experience and a passion for creating a safe and inclusive workplace. The ideal candidate will lead HR operations and partner with senior leadership to drive growth and innovation. This permanent full-time role is located in Saint John, NB, offering a salary range of $113,532 to $137,938 annually.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in HR disciplines, preferably in multi-stakeholder environments.
• Ability to lead impactful HR strategies and deliver results.
• Resilient and adaptable, with a focus on culture change and employee wellness.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a skilled HR team delivering various services.
• Partner with senior leaders to shape and implement HR strategy.
• Champion a modern, service-oriented approach to HR.

Skills

Strategic HR leadership

Talent development

Change management

Employee engagement

Job description

Overview

Position: human resources vice-president - financial, communications and other business services

Employer: City of Saint John

Job details

• Competition number: 25-097
• Salary: $113,532.00 - $137,938.00/Year
• Job Type: Permanent Full Time
• Closing Date: September 14, 2025
• Location: Saint John, NB
• Source: CareerBeacon
• Starts as soon as possible
• Vacancies: 1

Position overview

As a valued member of the City's Senior Management Team, the Director of Human Resources will lead the City of Saint John's Human Resources operations, reporting to the Commissioner of Human Resources, Communications, and Customer Service, and support the future of public service delivery through bold, people-first leadership. You will be responsible for delivering both strategic and operational excellence across all aspects of HR—including workforce planning, recruitment and retention, leadership development, labour relations, compensation and benefits, employee wellness, and DEI. You will work closely with the City's senior leadership team, union partners, and HR staff to build a strong and resilient workforce aligned with the City's long-term vision and service priorities.

Who we are

The City of Saint John is growing, and we're looking for a bold, strategic HR leader to grow with us. As Director of Human Resources, you'll join a forward-looking senior management team at a pivotal moment, helping to shape the future of a city on the rise. You'll lead transformational work that supports a skilled, engaged, and inclusive workforce—one that delivers exceptional public service to our community. Set on the Bay of Fundy, Saint John offers a vibrant urban core with history, innovation, and opportunity, surrounded by coastal nature that supports work-life balance.

Who you are

• You are a strategic HR leader who believes people are the heart of an organization\'s success and requires a safe and healthy workplace. You thrive in complexity, bring clarity to ambiguity, and are passionate about building inclusive, high-performing cultures where employees can thrive and contribute meaningfully.
• You have extensive experience across multiple HR disciplines, leading impactful HR strategies and delivering results in unionized, multi-stakeholder environments. Whether from government, private industry, or non-profit, you understand talent development, change management, and modern people systems.
• You are resilient and adaptable, able to respond to today\'s workplace challenges, from equity and inclusion to workforce planning and development to strong labor relations rooted in trust and collaboration. You view HR as a strategic driver of organizational transformation.
• You are an independent thinker and leader who drives culture change, employee engagement, and leadership development. You don\'t wait for instruction, ask hard questions, spark meaningful conversations, and champion innovation that positions your organization as an employer of choice.
• You are a lifelong learner, curious and creative, and willing to take calculated risks, knowing some may fail as steps toward success.

Key Responsibilities

• Human Resources operational leadership — Lead and inspire a skilled HR team delivering services across payroll and pension, benefits, talent management, HRIS, performance, DEI, and employee wellness; ensure seamless, high-impact delivery of HR programs; drive continuous improvement of HR systems and processes; champion a modern, service-oriented approach to HR.
• Human Resources strategic planning — Partner with senior leaders to shape and implement an HR strategy that fuels growth, innovation, and transformation.

Location and terms

• Location: Saint John, NB
• Work location: On site
• Salary: $113,532 to $137,938 YEAR annually
• Terms of employment: Permanent employment Full time
• Starts: as soon as possible
• Vacancies: 1
• Source: CareerBeacon

Advertised until

2025-10-12

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