The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada
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Human Resources Partner

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: 24-28

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

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 Director, Human Resources, the Human Resources (HR) Partner is responsible for partnering with various departments to provide HR guidance and support in the areas of employee relations, performance management, talent development, and HR best practices. 

The position is a trusted advisor who formulates and fosters partnerships across management, staff, and the HR function to deliver value-added service to the Institute that reflects the business objectives of the organization.

Primary responsibilities:

  • Partner with department leaders to provide HR guidance and support on employee relations, performance management, talent development, and HR best practices, while ensuring compliance with PIPSC policies, collective agreements, and relevant employment laws.
  • Provide strategic advice on people data, guiding Institute management in effective workforce planning and human resource strategies, and supporting strategic business objectives.
  • Conduct investigations, facilitate conflict resolution and provide recommendations for resolution and implement with management as required. Identify opportunities for process improvement. 
  • Drive talent management initiatives including performance management, succession planning, and employee development. Develop, implement and evaluate HR programs for compliance and continuous improvement.
  • Act as a trusted advisor and mentor to management by establishing close relationships with clients. Provide mentoring, training, guidance, coaching and applicable orientation to managers. Promote the use of standardized change management methodologies across the organization.
  • Participate in the development of internal policies, conduct research, and make recommendations on alternative approaches for administering and managing human resources programs. Provide advice and guidance to management related to the application and interpretation of practices, policies, and collective agreements. 
  • Participate in identifying collective agreements proposals required for negotiations with staff unions and implement negotiated terms and conditions of agreements. Participate in consultation with staff unions and may participate in negotiations.
  • Administer and provide advice, information and interpretation to management and staff on respective collective agreements and excluded staff terms and conditions of employment, policies and practices.
  • Review and administer applicable employment law and ensure compliance.  Provide advice and interpretation to managers. Report concerns to the Director and recommend an action plan for addressing concerns.  
  • Conduct review of organizational structures and draft job descriptions.  Implement organizational changes, as needed.
  • Provide advice and recommendations on staffing actions. May participate as a member of the selection committee, as required.
  • Lead, facilitate, or participate in other multi-disciplinary teams or special projects as assigned and work collaboratively with employees in other sections.

Knowledge and Experience Requirements 

Education / Experience: 

  • Completion of a relevant university degree in labour or industrial relations.
  • Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) designation or equivalent designation is preferred.
  • Five (5) to eight (8) years’ experience as a Human Resources Generalist including experience in human resources service delivery or labour relations, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Language requirement:

  • Fluency in both official languages (English and French / written and oral) is required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Skills and experience required:

  • Experience in providing strategic and operational advice to management in all areas of human resources.
  • Experience interpreting and applying collective agreement articles and related supporting documents.
  • Knowledge of provincial employment standards legislation, programs and procedures.
  • Knowledge of human resources practices, policies, procedures and best practices.
  • Knowledge of employee management best practices.
  • Experience in employee relations and labour relations.
  • Experience providing advice and consulting services to employees and managers on people processes including, but not limited to coaching and conflict resolution, disciplinary processes, interpretation of human resources policies and current employment legislation.
  • Experience in organizational design and development, including preparing job descriptions.
  • Experience preparing reports, correspondence, and other documents.
  • Experience leading multiple files simultaneously in a constantly changing environment and tight deadlines
  • Experience in payroll and benefits would be an asset

Compensation Package

  • Salary Range: $119,865 to $149,830 (G8)
  • Group Benefits (Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance)
  • Defined Benefits 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) May 17, 2024. ID competition #24-28 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.