Participation Lodge Grey Bruce Looking for Director of Human Resources at Markdale, ON Full Time

PARTICIPATION LODGE GREY-BRUCE

Director of Human Resources

Are you thinking of relocating to a charming rural community?

Participation Lodge Grey Bruce (PLGB) is set on 10 rolling acres located within Holland Centre. Some of our neighbouring communities are Markdale, Meaford, and Owen Sound with short drives to the Bruce Trail, Georgian Bay and Lake Huron. Our main site is steps away from walking paths with lake views to enjoy year-round.

Participation Lodge Grey Bruce has a dedicated team of 80 employees committed to our mission “Supports the choices of individuals with complex needs to empower and enrich their lives” through our various programs and venues across the Grey-Bruce region. Here at PLGB you will have the opportunity to see the positive impacts of your work on a daily basis. For more information, visit: http://www.participationlodge.com

Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Director of Human Resources serves as a member of the senior leadership and shares accountability for advancing PLGB’s vision, mission, and strategic plan. The ideal candidate will have experience in developing HR strategy and should be able to simultaneously manage day-to-day operations of Human Resources within the agency including: full cycle recruitment, training and development, health and safety, labour relations and benefits/compensation administration in a unionized work environment.

If this sounds like an opportunity for you, we can’t wait to meet you!

Core Responsibilities:

· Development of departmental goals and objectives: aligns programs, projects and activities to facilitate achievement of established organizational goals.

· Manages day-to-day operations to meet departmental goals and priorities in full circle Recruitment, Training and development, Health and Safety, Disability program management and Employee benefits and Compensation management etc.

· Manage Labour relations including grievances, arbitrations and collective bargaining.

· Contributes to the development of a high performing team while ensuring service delivery aligns with the best Human Resources practices.

· Provides leadership to the management team on Employee/Labour relations matters, workforce planning, performance management, dispute resolution, grievance management, mediation, collective bargaining, and litigation matters.

· Lead transformational change and exploring innovative approaches to building human resources structures and practices.

· Develops and reviews agency wide Human Resources practices, policies and guidelines to ensure they are relevant and updated, develops and implements regular strategies for improvement.

· Management of HR related Quality Assurance Measures (QAM) and compliance.

Qualifications:

· University degree/Diploma in Human Resources, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

· A minimum of 5 years experience, with 3 years in a senior human resource leadership role within a unionized environment, preferably within the social services/health sector.

· CHRP/CHRL designation required

· Proven experience with strategic HR planning, while maintaining a hands-on approach in ensuring effective day-to-day HR operations is essential.

· Demonstrated talent for building relationships, tact, and diplomacy to foster collaborative working relationships among management team members, agency staff, and union partners.

· Experience with the interpretation and application of Collective Agreements. Expertise in labour relations and the collective bargaining process.

· Experience with a solid understanding of HR best practices, policies and procedures including applicable legislation (e.g. ESA, OH&S, etc.)

· Excellent decision-making skills with the ability to form and defend independent judgement with the ability to influence others and outcomes.

· Excellent organizational and time management skills are key to support your work in a fast-paced healthcare, multi-union environment while managing, balancing competing priorities.

· Ability to deliver a strong vision of values-based, client centered service delivery model.

· A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills.

· Strong judgment and problem solving and decision-making skills.

· Outstanding communication (written and oral).

· A strict commitment to confidentiality, and to providing exemplary customer service is of the utmost importance.

· Strong computer skills, including advanced knowledge of MS Office products (word processing, spreadsheet, databases) and experience using an HRIS effectively.

· Initiative, and the ability to work effectively independently or in a team.

Type of Job:

Permanent full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Flexibility is required for occasional evening or weekend events/needs.

Location: Main Site, Holland Centre

Effective Date: As soon as possible

SALARY RANGE: Commensurate with experience.

How to apply:

Submit a letter of application and resume. References required upon request. Please quote the Job Reference HRDPLGB in your application subject line. Interested persons please submit your resume and cover letter attn: Indu Radhakrishnan.

The successful applicant will be required to obtain/provide:

· Valid First Aid/CPR and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certification.

· Detailed Health screen (form provided by PLGB).

· Criminal Background Check including Vulnerable Sector Screen.

· New employees must be able to provide proof of immunization against COVID-19 or if a successful candidate has not been fully immunized, documentation from a medical professional for exemption may be accepted.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Please note that only individuals who are selected for interviews will be contacted.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Friday, April 22, 2022

PLGB is committed to Employment Equity, welcomes diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of visible minorities, indigenous persons and persons with disabilities.

PLGB is committed to recognizing the dignity and independence of all and seeks to ensure that persons with disabilities have genuine, open and unhindered access to the agency’s employment opportunities. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us for assistance.

Application deadline: 2022-04-22

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• human resources: 3 years (preferred)

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