Manager, Business Partnerships

Job Summary

Please note this role will work in a hybrid environment. The successful candidate will be working a mixture of on-site and off-site work based on the parameters for our operations to meet the needs of our donors, our staff and our communities.

Currently, employees are expected to have an in-person presence for at least 40% of their work time. This requirement may vary depending upon circumstances.

Job category : Human resources

Job posting ID :

Employment status : Regular full-time

Classification : PTS / MGT / IT B

Salary / Rate of pay : $,.00 - $ ,.00

Application deadline : -05-03

Application requirements :

• Your up-to-date resume.
• We recommend you save a copy of the job posting for reference throughout the recruitment process.

Do you currently work for Canadian Blood Services? All employees must apply via the internal career page.

Together, we can make all the difference in the lives of others.

Be part of a dynamic, collaborative and caring organization committed to saving and improving lives. Thousands of patients depend on us every day for reliable access to safe blood, plasma, stem cells and organs and tissues.

If you are looking for a rewarding experience with a values and mission-driven team, join Canada’s Lifeline and make a meaningful difference.

We acknowledge that the work of Canadian Blood Services spans many Territories and Treaty areas across the country, and we are grateful for the Traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who have guided us in this important work.

We recognize the land and waters that have inspired our work and offer gratitude to those Indigenous peoples on whose territory we work, live and play.

About the role

Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Regular, Full-Time Manager, Business Partnerships to join our dynamic Employee Relations team in our People, Culture and Performance Division.

The Employee Relations team is responsible for supporting Canadian Blood Services strategic goals by guiding clients’ navigation of a highly complex and regulated environment by balancing their head and heart to ensure operational excellence and foster a compelling and engaging employee experience.

In this role, as a partner to the business, you will provide strategic input to operational issues, and be accountable for the regional delivery of People, Culture and Performance business partner services that support the achievement of business objectives and manage the People, Culture and Performance Business Partner Team.

You will develop and maintain partnerships with assigned business units; with a thorough understanding of their business needs and requirements, assisting in determining their talent needs and requirements, providing guidance and counsel on effective people management, and providing expertise and advice on People, Culture and Performance programs, policies, and services.

As a member of the People, Culture and Performance Team, you will ensure the work performed is consistent with the overall strategic direction of People, Culture and Performance and the organization as a whole and is accomplished by working in collaboration with other members of the People, Culture and Performance Team.

Formula for success

• Leveraging your effective interpersonal skills, you will enhance the Business Partners capabilities through coaching, mentoring, and ensuring knowledge sharing and experience.
• Drawing on your proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, you will partner with Business Leaders to identify, recommend, and implement business focused solutions to operational and people management issues.

This includes identifying the skills and capabilities required to meet longer term strategic goals and identifying opportunities for enhancements that will assist them to achieve their objectives.

• Utilizing your strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities, you will partner with Business Leaders to assist with programs and to implement People, Culture and Performance strategies, services, and programs, including communicating new or changed programs and delivering training as required, to facilitate the integration of people strategies and issues into business plans, enhance the clients’ understanding and promote effective employee relations.
• Using your strong analytical and decision-making abilities, you will encourage, support, endorse and may participate in regular Labour Management Committee Meetings and problem-resolution grievance meetings to ensure issues are identified, addressed, and resolved in a pro-active manner.
• Leveraging your exceptional leadership abilities, you will supervise staff by providing counsel, feedback, advice, and general direction as well as overseeing employee activities and ensure incumbents are adequately trained to perform their role and responsibilities effectively and efficiently.
• With your proven ability to analyze complex situations, you will contribute to operational decisions and provide strategic input to operational issues.
• Drawing on your experience in a unionized environment, you will participate in collective agreement / contract negotiations by providing input related to local market trends and operational issues and may participate as part of the employer bargaining team.

Desired education and skills

• Completion of a university degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 8 to 10 years of related experience in an operational and strategic Business Partner role within a unionized environment, including experience in initiating, supporting, and successfully implementing change management initiatives.
• Certified Human Resources Professional (C.H.R.P.) designation is preferred.
• Previous experience as an Operational Business Leader / Manager will be considered an asset.
• You will have a thorough understanding of Human Resources, Labour and Employee Relations best practices, trends, developments, and strategic programs, as well as related employment, labour relations and human rights legislation.
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

What we offer you

• 4 weeks' vacation
• Annual performance award up to 10%
• Comprehensive group health, dental and vision benefits for you and your family
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resources

What you can expect

• You will work Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, 7.5 hours per day.
• You will be required to travel monthly predominately within Atlantic Canada and Ontario, and to head office in Ottawa on a yearly basis.

Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada’s population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.

Canadian Blood Services requires that all employees be fully vaccinated (COVID 19 vaccine doses as approved by Health Canada), subject to any medical or other human rights considerations.

Persons who have been vaccinated outside of Canada must contact their local Public Health Unit in order to obtain a vaccine equivalency certificate.

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