Coordinator, HR Strategic Initiatives

at  Langara College

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Job Title:
Coordinator, HR Strategic Initiatives
Employee Group:
Administrator
Employee Type:
Temporary (Fixed Term)
Start Date:
Monday, December 16 2024
End Date (if applicable):
Friday, March 28 2025
Job Description:
We are seeking a talented Coordinator, HR Strategic Initiatives to join the Organizational Development team within the People and Culture Department.
Reporting to the Director, Organizational Development, and in collaboration with our exceptional team, the incumbent will coordinate programs to support and engage employees throughout their careers at the College, including new employee orientation, employee recognition, educational benefits, and wellness programs and offboarding processes. The Coordinator will propose program improvements, oversee the departmental SharePoint site and communication plan, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support the OD team’s alignment with the College’s performance and strategic goals. Additionally., this role provides research, analysis, and support for total rewards programs and other P&C initiatives.
This position requires extensive experience in planning, creating, and executing events, including vendor management and promotion. The ideal candidate is a communicative, creative, resourceful, and solution-oriented team player with a strong ability to think strategically and drive impactful results.
Qualifications Required:

Education & Experience:

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree in human resource management, communications, or business management.
• Minimum of three (3) years of recent and directly related experience, preferably in total rewards and employee engagement in large and/or public sector organizations.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Knowledge of human resources legislation and professional practices relating to labour relations, recruitment, HR planning and development, occupational health and safety, and total rewards.
• Knowledge of content management systems, social media outlets, and ERP systems.
• Advanced proficiency of standard computer applications including word processing (Word), spreadsheets (Excel), database management (Access), presentations (PowerPoint), organization charts (Visio), and collaborative platforms (SharePoint).

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate through a variety of outlets.
• Ability to establish collaborative relationships with senior management, employees, external agencies, other post-secondary institutions, and/or the general public.
• Strong project management skills and organizational skills (planning, scheduling, coordinating).
• Ability to work independently and to be a self-starter.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse environment.
• Effective time management skills in meeting deadlines, prioritizing, and coping with interruptions.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality through tact and discretion when conducting research or working with confidential information.
• Ability to perform research, problem solve, organize material, conduct analysis, and evaluate data.
• Ability to use sound judgment, consistent logic, rationality, and objectivity in decision-making.
• Ability to perform routine and complex work with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to concentrate for long periods of time.

Why Join Langara?
At Langara College, we support the College’s vision of promoting wellness and fostering personal and professional growth for our employees. We are dedicated to embracing, honoring, and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, while offering a competitive and inclusive benefits package that reflects our commitment to overall health, financial security, and work-life balance.

We offer the following benefits:

• Extensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Hybrid-work program for eligible positions
• Generous vacation package plus paid time off during college winter closure (1 week in December)
• Employer paid defined benefit pension plan
• Potential eligibility for educational, training, and developmental programs
• Access to on-site daycare subject to availability
• Tuition waivers for courses at Langara College, subject to space availability
• Tuition reimbursement for courses at other institutions
• Wellness classes and campus engagement events

* Eligibility and entitlements may vary based on department, and if the position is temporary, part-time, or casual *
This position is temporary to Friday March 28, 2025 with possibility of extension.
Job posting will remain open until successful candidate is selected.
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Salary Range:
$37.91 - $55.60 per hour
Pay Grade:
Admin Paygrade 07
Compensation beyond the mid-point requires approval by the Public Sector Employers’ Council Secretariat (PSEC).
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
35
Hours may vary according to the needs of the department.
Closing Date:
People and Culture is committed to embracing, honoring, and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We remain dedicated to focusing our efforts on creating an inclusive employee community that fosters a sense of safety and belonging for everyone. We humbly acknowledge that we are just beginning our journey, which includes engaging in our own internal learning and creating a data-driven action plan that supports the integration of EDI practice into the work of People and Culture and the work we do with employees and leaders. Langara College welcomes applications from everyone including people from groups that are experiencing inequity including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please
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Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide proof of educational and professional credentials noted on their resume. In addition, those shortlisted with international credentials must have their education credentials evaluated through WES (World Education Services) and provide Langara College, People & Culture document evaluation access for employment purposes.
We thank you for your interest in Langara College and for taking the time to complete an application. Only complete applications will be reviewed. Please be advised that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted due to the number of applications received.
Langara is committed to enhancing our diverse workforce

Please refer the Job description for details