Human Resources Advisor

at  Vancouver Aboriginal Child Family Services Society

QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and Experience:

• BA or BBA with a human resources major or a relevant degree with a human resources specialization; and
• 2 years of human resources experience within a unionized environment; minimum 2 years of experience with recruitment and selection;
• CPHR designation preferred; eligibility or progression toward is required
• Proficient with MS Office and standard office equipment to generate, access, and disseminate information
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple competing priorities
• A valid BC Driver’s License and access to a safe, reliable vehicle
• This position will work in-office and will require travel between VACFSS’ 3 office locations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Seeks improved individual and organizational performance and results
• Manages own performance based on external feedback and self–assessment
• Helps others learn by setting a positive example
• Clearly articulates and demonstrates Indigenous culture in all activities relating to VACFSS. Reaffirms the cultural context of Indigenous people and rights when carrying out duties and responsibilities.
• Develops organizational actions, values and services that focus on delivery of support.
• Works effectively and efficiently within financial, human and physical resources. Manages multiple tasks and priorities for maximum personal and organizational success. Uses time and resources productively to complete projects that are thorough.
• Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of an organization including Senior Management and Executive
• Supports planned organizational change by providing input in a constructive fashion
• Identifies problems, conducts background research, and provides recommendations

PURPOSE OF POSITION

Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, you will be a member of the Human Resources team providing services to approximately 150 staff across three Vancouver locations. The main function of the position is to coordinate the recruitment and selection tasks for bargaining unit and excluded staff internally and externally to the Agency. In addition, you will be assigned HR functions that may fall within the scope of your education, training and experience.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Full cycle recruitment; internal and external
• Developing, writing and implementing HR policies and procedures with respect to recruitment and selection
• Writing and evaluating job descriptions
• Requesting performance appraisals for competition purposes
• Participating in job evaluation, researching and writing of job descriptions
• Salary projection and salary assignment
• Generating and maintaining a candidate pool using job boards, planning and social media
• Attending recruitment fairs in the community and at universities
• Participating in labour relations processes
• The coordination of the Occupational, Health and Safety Program across the Agency
• Generalist duties related to HR functions as required and within limitations of the given job classification
  Along with a comprehensive knowledge of all human resources functions, you have a practical understanding of all relevant legislation including Human Rights legislation, the Labour Relations Code, the Employment Standards Act and Workers Compensation Act. You also have experience in a unionized environment in interpreting and applying Collective Agreements.
  You will be able to effectively develop and understand relationships across the Agency as well as with other groups, agencies or organizations. The successful candidate will have effective interpersonal skills, strong technical writing abilities to prepare formal reports and policies and procedures for manuals.
  A comprehensive position profile will be available at the time of interview.