human resources generalist

Work setting

• Gas distribution company

Tasks

• Assign projects to subordinates and staff relating to employment, compensation, labour relations and employee relations
• Coordinate the activities of the HR department in order to ensure they meet the organization's goals
• Evaluate daily operations
• Plan and control budget and expenditures
• Plan, develop, implement and evaluate human resources policies and programs
• Review HR projects to assure compliance with laws and regulations
• Train staff
• Advise managers and employees on the interpretation of human resources policies, benefit programs and collective agreements
• Establish and implement policies and procedures
• Plan, develop and implement recruitment strategies
• Research and prepare occupational classifications, job descriptions and salary scales
• Administer benefit employment equity and other human resources programs
• Manage contracts
• Manage training and development strategies
• Oversee the analysis of employee data and information
• Oversee development of communication strategies
• Oversee the preparation of reports
• Advise senior management
• Hire, train and supervise staff
• Liaise with management, union officials and HR consultants
• Coaching
• Propose improvements to methods, systems and procedures
• Assign, co-ordinate and review projects and programs
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations

Supervision

• Working groups
• Committees

Computer and technology knowledge

• Human resources software
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Windows
• MS Word
• Internet

Specialization or experience

• Employee engagement

Area of specialization

• Employment equity
• Human resources
• Training and professional development

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Large workload

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Reliability
• Values and ethics
• Ability to multitask
• Accountability

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Pension plan
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Wellness program

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Supports newcomers and / or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and / or refugees

Support for Veterans

• Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market

Support for Indigenous people

• Provides cultural competency training and / or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

• Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers

Supports for visible minorities

• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities