The Port of Halifax is about making connections between people, commerce, and opportunity. We take a leadership role in developing business for the Port of Halifax in collaboration with our partners and we responsibly manage Port of Halifax assets.
The Port of Halifax is Canada’s Ultra Atlantic Gateway, connecting to more than 150 countries. In 2021, the total impact of the Port of Halifax on the Province of Nova Scotia was over $4.37 billion in economic output with the direct portion being $2.72 billion. This level of activity generated over 22,400 jobs. Offering a natural, deep harbour and big ship infrastructure, Halifax can accommodate large volumes of containerized cargo, breakbulk cargo and project cargo of any size. Collaborating and working with strong partners and stakeholders, the Port community in Halifax continues to deliver excellence.
Human Resources Generalist
Reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer, the Human Resources Generalist provides leadership and expertise for human resources functions in the areas of recruitment, selection, compensation and benefits, attendance management, employee training and development, performance management and evaluation, workforce planning, and participates in employee and labour relations activities in order to ensure provision of a fully developed, engaged and utilized work force. This position serves as a resource to all departments on various human resource functions, ensures employee-related matters are monitored and addressed within a proactive environment, and is fully conversant with the HPA pension and Insurance plans as well as payroll and attendance functions in order to provide for effective administration of employee benefits.
The successful candidate must have a designation as a Certified Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) with a post-secondary degree in Human Resources and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the field of human resources management. Considerable experience in the provision of employee and labour relations. Experience in computerized Human Resource Information Systems and a knowledge of relevant human resources policies, regulations, principles, procedures and legislative provisions governing recruitment, employment equity, compensation, and human resources planning is required.
The successful candidate must demonstrate effective human relations and communication, problem-solving and solid organizational skills. This position requires discretion and sensitivity in addressing personnel issues and dealing with confidential information. Negotiation/influential skills are often required to resolve conflicts that may occur when working in a union environment.
The successful candidate will be subject to successfully completing a physical examination, must pass and maintain a Criminal Record Check and must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Marine Transportation Security Clearance (MTSC). The Halifax Port Authority has a policy requiring all individuals to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Exemptions may be considered for individuals who cannot be fully vaccinated due to a certified medical contradiction, religion, or any other prohibited ground of discrimination as defined in the Canadian Human Rights Act.
A competitive salary is offered together with a comprehensive benefits package.
HPA takes the health and safety of its job applicants and employees seriously. All recruitment activities and interviews will be done following all social distancing and COVID-19 restrictions. For applicants with concerns about the recruitment process or to request another accommodation, please contact [email protected].
Applications should be received no later than May 27, 2022. We thank all applicants and ensure that all inquiries will be treated confidentially; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
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