Director, Human Resources

Division:  Human Resources

City: Ottawa, ON

Type of position: Hybrid with Office

Job Term:  Permanent Full-time (35 hours per week) 

Union/Non: Excluded

Competition: 24-06

The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada, a national union representing some 70,000 professionals and scientists throughout Canada, requires a Director, Human Resources for its National Office in Ottawa.

PIPSC/IPFPC is committed to building an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our goals and objectives. We are making concerted efforts to foster a workforce that is representative of our diverse membership. We strive to create a work environment that is welcoming to everyone regardless of their gender, age, religion, race, ethnicity, and nationality, particularly equity deserving groups, such as members of the IBPOC, 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and people living with disabilities. 

All qualified candidates will be considered; however, in support of achieving a diversified workforce we encourage applications for this opportunity from candidates belonging to one of the employment equity groups: Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Metis or Inuit), peoples of colour or persons with a disability.  Consideration will be given to a qualified candidate who, at the time of application, voluntarily indicates being part of these groups.

What can I expect to do in this role?

Under the direction of the President and Executive Director, the Director, Human Resources is responsible for the strategic and operational decisions and provides expert advice, leadership, and effective management of the HR functions including talent acquisition and onboarding, engagement and leadership, total rewards, legislative compliance, and HRIS. The Director, Human Resources develops and ensures effective implementation of HR policies and programs to create and maintain collaboration with the staff and unions with a commitment towards shared outcomes.

Primary responsibilities:

• Operate as a member of the senior leadership team by providing operational leadership and strategic direction for all HR functions such as talent acquisition and development, training, performance management, organizational development, compensation and benefits, payroll, health and safety and labour relations.
• Lead the implementation of core HR initiatives into the business ensuring an effective sustainable people strategy over the long term. Develop HR programs that drive a high-performance culture through talent management, performance management, recruitment programs, and leadership training.
• Manage staff.
• Design, direct and manage an Institute-wide process of organizational structures that addresses issues such as succession planning, workforce development, key employee retention, organizational design, and change management. Consult with senior leadership on challenges pertaining to identification, development, assessment and management of talent.
• Oversee, develop and implement Human Resources policies and objectives for the Institute. Ensure compliance with industry regulations and governing laws. Provide leadership and oversight in the interpretation of collective agreement and labour relations.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with leaders and staff to understand their business requirements in order to effectively assist them with their Human Resources needs.
• Oversee the development and management of compensation programs, including best practices and principles to support the design and creation of competitive compensation programs to drive employee performance and business results.
• Establish objectives and priorities for direct reports and provide advice and direction on the allocation of staff resources, on internal staff relations issues, recommend staffing needs and priorities to senior management and executive. Recommend resources needed to undertake delegated functions, including accommodation and ensure effective use of staff.
• Oversee the labour relations requirements with excluded and unionized staff, including ensuring the timely management of complaints and grievances and participate in bargaining preparation, negotiation and implementation.
• Oversee the payroll requirements for the Institute, including system oversight, review and implementation.
• Develop and recommend for approval budgetary and expenditure proposals for delegated functions and implement approved budget.  Review and approve expense claims, overtime, leave, travel requests and timecards for direct reports.  
• Prepares documentation for the Board of Directors meetings and related committees, including briefings; follows up on outstanding actions, as required. 

Knowledge and Experience Requirements

  Education:

• Post-secondary degree in business law, industrial relations, business administration and/or at least  ten (10) years of progressive experience specializing in Human Resources, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) designation is preferred.

Language requirement:

• Fluency in both official languages (French and English) is an asset

Skills and experience required:

• Experience developing and integrating strategic Human Resources initiatives into organizational development and expansion
• Experience in the development and management of strategic and operational Human Resources plans and programs, including occupational health and safety (OHS), compensation and benefits, payroll, talent acquisition, organizational design, performance management, labour relations and training and development 
• Experience overseeing and managing Human Resources programs and monitor the projects and assignments performed by staff and contractors, including in a unionized environment
• Experience managing a budget and financial approvals
• Demonstrated management skills to plan, execute and facilitate the completion of work through others; manage staff
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws, regulations and best practices, along with policy development and implementation.
• Ability to interpret and apply legal decisions/case law and to build strong relationships and consensus and to establish trust
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills including coaching, group facilitation, influencing and the ability to collaborate and negotiate with internal and external contacts, including on sensitive topics
• Demonstrated self-directed approach with an ability to organize, plan, prioritize, and execute at high-level;
• Ability to be resourceful and flexible to meet the needs of the organization and the demands of the position; balancing the planning and implementation of longer-term strategy and problem-solving day-to-day issues

Compensation Package

• Salary Range: $134,056  to $173,781 (G10)
• Group Benefits (Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance)
• Defined Pension Plan
• Vacation (4 weeks/year) and other generous paid leave
• Paid time off from December 27th to 31st

How to apply

You must apply by email to staffingofficer@pipsc.ca, by 4:00 pm (Est) February 6, 2024. ID competition # 24-06 in the subject line.

Kindly submit a cover letter and resume that align with the qualifications outlined in the job advertisement. Please ensure that your documents contain specific examples demonstrating how you have met the requirements of this position. We place significant importance on the information you supply in your application.

If you require a disability-related accommodation to facilitate your participation in the recruitment process, we kindly request that you get in touch with us to provide your contact details. Our Staffing team will promptly reach out to you within 48 hours. Please be assured that any information received in connection with accommodation requests will be kept confidential.

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive, psychologically secure, harassment-free, and accessible work environment, starting with the recruitment process.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.