Compensation Consultant

Company : IWK Health

Req ID : 212306

Department / Program : Total Compensation People and Organization Development

Location : Halifax

Type of Employment : Permanent Hourly FT ( 100% FTE) x 1 position(s)

Start Date : ASAP

Union Status : Non-union Management / Non Union Bargaining Unit

Compensation : $ 40.9539 - $ 51.1923 / hour

Closing Date : 9 November 2025 (Applications are accepted until 23 : 59 Atlantic Time)

IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax Nova Scotia providing tertiary and primary care for two million children youth adults and families each year across the Atlantic region. We have a team of approximately 4000 employees physicians volunteers and learners at sites across Nova Scotia. People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities. We recognize each others talent and celebrate our successes. We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home align our work to our values and enjoy access to enhanced benefits and wellness programs. We are proud to support our patients families and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive.

Promoting an anti-racist environment and calling out discrimination as we work and provide care is important to us. We are located in Mikmaki the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mikmaq people. Working in Mikmaki and providing care to those across Atlantic Canada is a shared privilege with the original inhabitants who have lived here for many thousands of years prior to colonization. There are 13 First Nation communities across Nova Scotia and more than 50 historic African Nova Scotian communities that also have a long deep and complex history dating back over 400 years. We have the highest percentage of people with disabilities in the country. Nova Scotia has the highest proportions of transgender and non-binary people than any other province or territory in the country. We are active in our work to eliminate discrimination but have more work to do to build that trust acknowledge our biases and reduce the barriers our diverse communities face. We want IWK Health to be a safe and supportive space of equity and belonging in the care we provide and the employment we offer. We welcome all interested persons who self-identify as Indigenous Black / African Nova Scotians Persons of Colour Immigrants / Newcomers Persons with Disabilities 2SLGBTQIA to apply to support our goal for our workforce to be representative of the patients families and communities that we care for at all job levels.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager Total Compensation the Compensation Consultant is a member of the People & Organization Development Team. The Consultant is responsible for salary administration and supporting both the evaluation of new and existing classifications for unionized positions and the job development reclassification and salary administration for management and non-union positions across the collaboration with the Manager the Compensation Consultant participates in labour relations strategies on union compensation acts as a resource for collective bargaining and compensation grievances and works closely with union partners on salary and classification implementation.

The Consultant plays a key role in operational service delivery by ensuring compensation information tools and up-to-date job descriptions are maintained to provide responsive accurate and consistent services. This role will actively participate as a member in compensation-related committees and working groups.

Duties include but are not limited to :

Facilitates the evaluation of new unionized positions across the IWK; determines and recommends classification placement within all four bargaining units.

Facilitates the evaluation of unionized positions being appealed to determine whether there has been a substantial alteration or if a reclassification is warranted.

Collaborates on the development of new management and non-union positions and facilitates the evaluation process.

Facilitates the re-evaluation of existing management and non-union positions and any related disputes regarding outcomes.

Communicates results of the evaluation and addresses any appeals.

Coordinates and provides support for corporate compensation programs and activities such as the compensation framework increments step placements and market adjustments and partners with labour relations in the delivery of services related to these activities.

Maintains and updates position descriptions and assists recruitment in determining appropriate posting criteria.

Develops and maintains processes and guidelines for compensation program administration and ensures compliance with collective agreements employment guides and legislation.

Develops and maintains tools for the department that contribute to responsive accurate and consistent service delivery (standard reports tracking databases letter templates training manuals etc.).

Coordinates salary plan adjustments in collaboration with organizational management on updating scales retroactive payments etc.

Provides support for compensation-related grievances i.e. witness on arbitrations.

Supports collective bargaining by providing compensation data costing analysis etc.

Ensures consistent translation of IWK culture mission values policy and leadership expectations within the programs and services.

Hours of Work

Monday to Friday 75 hours biweekly.

This is primarily a remote position with occasional on-site work required.

Your Qualifications

Graduate of a post-secondary degree and / or Certificate Program in Human Resources required or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.

Minimum five (5) years related compensation and / or human resources experience within a unionized environment required.

Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation is considered an asset.

Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) or other relevant professional certification or designation preferred.

Membership in local and / or Human Resources Associations and other relevant organizations preferred.

Extensive knowledge of job evaluation systems compensation trends issues etc.

Demonstrated up-to-date knowledge of labour trends and legislation.

Excellent customer service interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

Excellent communication (verbal and written) problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Excellent consultative influencing and mentoring skills.

Effective work practice - accountable dependable flexible persevering sets goals and meets deadlines results-oriented.

Excellent analytical organizational and decision skills.

Exceptional interpersonal skills to effectively build relationships.

Knowledge of adult education and learning principles.

Proficiency in MS Office (Word Access Excel PowerPoint) MS Internet Explorer Microsoft Outlook and human resources information systems (preferably SAP).

Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.

Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview / testing. If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) you have the right to request accommodation. Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.

This is a Management / Non Union bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Successful applicants changing unions bargaining units or employment status are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority benefits and vacation entitlement and / or usage prior to accepting the position.

An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.

I f you are an employee ofIWK Health please apply through the internal careers page to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant.

Required Experience :

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Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1