Human Resources Advisor (Terrace)

Job description and duties

Coast Mountain College (CMTN), Terrace campus , invites applications for a full-time continuing Human Resources Advisor commencing as soon as possible.

This position is well suited to someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast paced and changing environment; enjoys a challenge; and is dedicated to supporting people in their employment experience at CMTN. We are seeking a passionate individual who wants to join us in our goal to become the college of choice for experiential, place-based learning allowing students to learn both in the classroom and in the spectacular outdoor spaces that are so unique to this part of Canada.

CMTN is committed to increasing the equitable and inclusive participation of marginalized people in all aspects of college life. We welcome and encourage applications from First Peoples, people with diverse gender identities or expressions, and people with disabilities. Individuals who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process, may contact HR in confidence, prior to the closing date.

Responsibilities :   Reporting to the Manager of Human Resources and working closely with the Human Resources and Payroll staff, the Human Resources Advisor provides advice and guidance as an HR generalist related to labour relations, recruitment and retention, employee well-being, benefits and leave management, disability case management, job descriptions, classifications, occupational health and safety, learning and professional development. The HRA is an advocate for healthy employer-employee relations, fostering a proactive, problem-solving approach to relationships and ensuring that priorities and issues are effectively supported and effectively concluded.

Key components of the role include, but are not limited to :

• Works collaboratively with team members who deliver HR / LR / PR services, ensuring the flow of information across the team
• Leads the recruitment process, Chairs and participates on selection committees, designs and recommends evaluation tools such as tests and interview questions. May provide training, advice or resources to selection panels and advise and review selection staffing actions
• Provides coaching and advice on the disciplinary process, formulating disciplinary communication, advice on disciplinary meetings, and involvement in disciplinary meetings when required
• Recommends approaches and courses of action to achieve problem / conflict resolution and prevention
• Provides advice and guidance on job description review process. Advises on links between job content, job description and job classification. Provides assistance on job description writing, drafts job descriptions.
• Reviews and audits human resource practices, identifies anomalies, discrepancies, and makes recommendations for improvement
• Represent the department on various committees including professional associations and organizations
• Serve as back-up support to other Human Resources positions as required

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline, such as human resources management, from an appropriately accredited institution along with a minimum of two years of progressive related experience in a human resources role. An equivalent combination of related education and experience may be considered. Additional Human Resources related certifications are considered an asset.

Required skills, abilities, and knowledge includes :