National Film Board of Canada Looking for Human Resources Advisor at Montréal, QC Full Time

Location: Montreal Salary Range: 09 – $73,777 and $93,407 Position Status: Continuous, Full-Time Position Number: 00021079 Division: Institutional, Legal and Human Resources Services Department: Human Resources Union Category: Excluded

Are you passionate about great storytelling, about exploring the issues that matter, about pushing the boundaries in new audiovisual experiences? So are we. As Canada’s public producer and distributor, the National Film Board has been telling the country’s stories and pioneering breakthroughs in virtually every field of audiovisual content since 1939. But to do this, we need a team that truly reflects the richness and diversity of Canada. If you’d like to be a part of this team—and part of the NFB’s incredible legacy—we’d love to hear from you.

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Contribute to the mission of the NFB in this permanent, full-time role of Human Resources Advisor, where you will:

• Provide advice and personalized support to managers and employees in your client group in all areas of HR management: planning, performance management, change management, labour relations, talent acquisition and management, diversity and inclusion, etc.
• Advise managers in order to promote proactive management of their staff, in accordance with the NFB’s philosophy.
• Participate in the administration of workforce-management operational and technical actions, including but not limited to preparing documents, administrative follow-ups, supporting staff members in the use of HR tools and systems, etc.
• Participate in developing new human resources programs and in revising and improving existing programs or, where appropriate, take the lead in these activities.

Be part of an exciting and dynamic workplace, where a number of ambitious Human Resources projects are currently underway.

Enjoy a hybrid work arrangement, both teleworking and working from our accessible downtown Montreal headquarters (once COVID-19 restrictions are eased).

Earn a salary in the range of $73,777 to $93,407 (under review) and enjoy a variety of employee benefits—medical and dental insurance, pension plan, paid leaves, free access to continued learning opportunities through the Canada School of Public Service and much more.

ABOUT YOU

You possess the following skills, knowledge, abilities:
University degree in human resources, labour relations or equivalent and five (5) years of progressive experience in the field of human resources, including at least three (3) years as a generalist acting in an advisory role; or an equivalent combination of training and experience;

Cultural diversity competencies and ability to communicate and interact effectively with different cultural groups;

Ability to leverage previous experiences and unique perspective or expertise to enrich interactions and the NFB as a whole;

Knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint);

Member of the ORHRI (or eligible to become a member);

Fluency in both French and English, both orally and in writing;

Strong communication and interpersonal skills;

Strong coaching, support and active-listening skills;

Initiative, autonomy, adaptability, strong customer-service orientation and collaboration;

Excellent ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while using an organized, meticulous, structured and rigorous work approach;

Excellent analytical, synthesis and problem-solving skills;

Good written communication skills, and ability to write and edit documents clearly and concisely;

Strong sense of discretion and confidentiality.

At the National Film Board, our work is guided by our core values, which include respect, diversity, generosity, integrity, courage and empowerment.

The NFB has been a leader in greater diversity and inclusion in Canadian cinema and new media—but we know we need to do more to address inequities and systemic racism against Indigenous people, Black or racialized groups, and people with disabilities.

We are committed to ensuring that our organization, creative partners and workforce reflect diverse points of view, and we seek to achieve this by building a skilled, diverse workforce that better reflects Canadian society. In keeping with the commitments outlined in the NFB’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Plan, we aim to address the underrepresentation of members of certain groups. As such, among the qualified applicants, preference will be given to individuals who self-identify in their cover letter as a member of a First Nations group, Métis, or Inuit, as Black or as a member of a racialized group, and/or as a person with a disability.

The NFB is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. Feel free to advise us of any accommodation needs.

Under the Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination, new employees are required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment, unless accommodated due to certified medical contraindications, religion, or other prohibited grounds under the Canadian Human Rights Act.

If you’re interested in this position and have the qualifications above, we invite you to apply in writing, including a copy of your resumé, to cv@onf-nfb.gc.ca, BY FEBRUARY 22, 2022, citing competition number CM-00021079.

Please note that only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.