Canadian Medical Protective Association Looking for Human Resources Advisor at Ottawa, ON Full Time

CONTRIBUTING TO THE CMPA

The People & Culture group is responsible for developing and implementing the People Strategy, which sets the foundational building blocks for modernizing the employee experience, cultivating the CMPA’s organizational culture, and transforming our approach to talent management. The group has accountability for creating an employee experience in which the CMPA’s people are inspired, connected and empowered to bring the Association’s vision, mission and strategic plan to life in service of our members and the Canadian healthcare system.

The People & Culture group partners with the business to deliver plans, services and programs to attract, recruit, develop and retain an engaged workforce that is fully capable of responding to evolving organizational needs. The group’s core activities include people strategy and planning, organizational culture, equity, diversity and inclusion, talent management and acquisition, employee relations, disability and leave management, employee well-being, total rewards management, and HR data and analytics. The group also collaborates with other business areas on organizational change enablement and organizational learning programs and initiatives.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Human Resources Advisor works collaboratively as part of an integrated business-facing HR team to deliver exceptional services and advice to designated internal client groups. The Human Resources Advisor provides guidance and advice on a diverse range of human resources functions including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, job design and evaluation, employee leave and disability management, employee learning and growth, and salary administration. Additionally, the Human Resources Advisor participates in projects and initiatives in support of the Association’s People Strategy, and provides back-up to other HR team members as required.

POSITION ACTIVITIES

• Provides guidance and advice to people leaders on a diverse range of human resources functional areas
• With an understanding of business priorities, needs and issues, works collaboratively with people leaders to recommend human resources management solutions
• In partnership with hiring managers, develops and executes creative and innovative recruitment strategies and drives the end-to-end recruitment process
• Acts as the primary point of contact for employees in assigned internal client group to provide guidance in the areas of orientation, HR policy/procedure interpretation and leave administration (pregnancy/parental, STD/LTD, RTW/Accommodation plans, etc.)
• Designs and delivers a broad range of employee and people leader training, ranging from compliance topics to working with internal clients to identify appropriate professional growth opportunities for employees
• Conducts research, considering input from a variety of sources, to make recommendations for the design and delivery of high-quality HR programs, policies and procedures. Leads the effective delivery of cyclical HR programs and processes
• Develops positive working relationships with fellow HR Advisors, HR Coordinators, and Talent Acquisition Specialist colleagues to ensure alignment of goals, coordination and integration of People and Culture advice, services and solutions

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 4 years of relevant work experience including a minimum of 2 years as an HR generalist in a corporate setting
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Human Resources Management, Business, Psychology)
• Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) or Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) designation preferred
• Strong client focus and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to develop and nurture positive working relationships
• Experience coordinating HR programs and projects
• Experience supporting the development of HR programs and employment policies/procedures, and facilitating their implementation and ongoing evaluation
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English, with experience delivering presentations
• Knowledge of current employment legislation (e.g. Employment Standards Act, Human Rights Code)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to negotiate effectively
• Ability to maintain high productivity amidst competing priorities and tight timelines
• Ability to consider system and procedural impacts across multiple departments
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Ability to build effective relationships with relevant stakeholders
• System-oriented with proficiency in using and navigating HR management systems and recruiting

Software, preferably Workday and Jobvite

• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision making skills
• Discretion, confidentiality and the use of sound judgement
• Bilingualism (French and English) is an asset

POSTING DETAILS

• Job Type: 12 month term full-time position
• Salary Range: $70,305 to $98,427 annually – classified as level 8
• Skills Assessment: Selected candidates may be required to complete a skills assessment
• Location: Hybrid – Primary Remote Job. You can work from a home-based office the majority of time, with regular on-site presence at the CMPA office (up to 1-2 days per week). If you prefer to work in an office setting as your primary workspace, you can choose to work out of the CMPA’s office located in Ottawa, Ontario near the beautiful Dow’s Lake
• The CMPA has recently implemented a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy; please refer to the CMPA careers page for more details
• Application Deadline: Tuesday, April 5 at 4:00 PM EST

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Salary: $70,305.00-$98,427.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• On-site gym
• On-site parking

Schedule:

COVID-19 considerations:
The CMPA has recently implemented a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy; please refer to the CMPA careers page for more details.

Application deadline: 2022-01-19