ASSISTANT HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER

JBS Food Canada ULC

With approximately 3,300 employees, JBS Food Canada ULC (“JBS Canada”) is one of Canada's largest beef processors. Consisting of four locations—the main processing facility located in Brooks, Alberta, where approximately 4,200 head of cattle are harvested and processed daily; the Head Office and a case ready plant, both based in Calgary, Alberta; and JBS Ontario, a case ready plant located in Belleville, Ontario. The JBS Canada facility in Brooks has the capacity to produce products ranging from boxed beef primals, ground beef, beef trimmings, beef by-products and hides which are shipped across Canada and worldwide. At the multi-protein Mountain Creek Farms case-ready facility in Calgary, JBS Canada produces value-added products including marinated, portion sized, multi-pack options, kebabs and much more. JBS Ontario in Belleville produces fresh meat and seafood products for leading retailers in Canada.

Position Title

ASSISNANT HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

Position Description

The Human Resources Assistant Manager provides consultative support and works closely with our Human Resources Manager (HRM) and the rest of our management team in the implementation of corporate policies related to human resources, organizational design and talent management strategies and initiatives at the business unit or division level. Consults with employees and managers to address root causes of human resources issues, attempting to resolve employee relations issues with a systematic approach. Participates in company-wide programs and initiatives (e.g., salary review, stock renewal, strategic and workforce planning, organizational change, change management). Assists senior management in the development of solutions through organizational development and cultural and process-oriented perspectives.

Responsibilities

• Assists the HRM managing human resources operations;
• Assists the HRM to handle labor relations with the local UFCW, administration of the collective bargaining agreement and the grievance process;
• Provide facility supervision with advice and counsel on personnel issues;
• Assists the HRM to administrate unemployment claims and attend unemployment hearings;
• Ensure regulatory compliance;
• Stay current on recent Federal, Provincial and case law changes and monitor labor regulations updates for changes that affect Human Resources;
• Assists the HRM to propose, publish and administer personnel policies;
• Assists the HRM to process and implement formal disciplinary action of employees, initiate termination procedures and put into action as needed;
• Prepare and maintain records and procedures for controlling personnel transactions and reporting personnel data;
• Maintain HRIS integrity and systems;
• Assists the HRM to respond to any questions or requests by governmental agencies (includes employee complaints) and represent the company at hearings;
• Assists the HRM to establish, evaluate and maintain departmental reports and key indicators;
• Recommend new approaches, policies and procedures to assist in continual improvements in efficiency of HR department and services performed;
• Assists the HRM to direct local benefits administration, enrollment and open enrollment meetings;
• Supervise staff of Human Resources employees;
• Investigate employee issues and conflicts and bring them to resolution;
• Ensure the organization’s compliance with local, provincial and federal regulations;
• Maintain company organization charts and employee directory;
• Assists the HRM to partner with management to ensure strategic HR goals are aligned with business initiatives;
• Coach leaders towards best practice execution of people management responsibilities. And support talent assessment, performance management processes.

Qualifications

Required Competencies

Full Time Permanent Position

Please note that Applicants will be asked to complete a pre-hire medical and drug and alcohol test. Any offer of employment to the Applicant will be conditional upon passing satisfactory completion of the medical and passing the drug and alcohol test. A Criminal Record check will also be performed upon meeting all hiring criteria.

Exceptional Benefits Include

Performance Bonus | Competitive Wage | Relocation Assistance | Extended Health / Medical Benefit | Group Life & Accidental Death Insurance | Short / Long Term Disability | Vision / Dental Care | Employee Beef Purchasing Program | Voluntary Employee RRSP Contributions | Employer RRSP Contributions | Career Growth and Continued Training

Contact Information

JBS Food Canada ULC

www.jbsfoodcanada.ca

Mailing Address : PO Box 1868 Brooks AB T1R 1C6

Physical Location : 193002A Range Road 150, Brooks, Alberta, T1R1C6

Telephone : 403-501-2223 Fax : 403-501-2239

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