Human Resources Adviser

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Plan, develop, implement and evaluate human resources policies and programs
• Advise managers and employees on the interpretation of human resources policies, benefit programs and collective agreements
• Mediate labour disputes and grievances
• Research employee benefits and health and safety practices and recommend changes
• Train, direct and motivate staff
• Respond to employee questions and complaints
• Oversee development of communication strategies
• Manage training and development strategies
• Establish and implement policies and procedures
• Assign, co-ordinate and review projects and programs
• Organize and administer staff consultation and grievance procedures
• Provide customer service
• Liaise with management, union officials and HR consultants
• Advise senior management

Experience and specialization

Applied meteorology or biometeorology

• Agriculture, fishing and/or forestry

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Large workload
• Attention to detail
• Large caseload

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Flexibility
• Ability to multitask

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Long term benefits

• Life insurance
• Long-term care insurance
• Maternity and parental benefits
• Other benefits
• Pension plan
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
• Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)

Other benefits

• Team building opportunities
• Parking available