Human Resources Specialist

Employer

Bissell Centre

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• Human resources management and services, other

Work setting

Interviews

Tasks

• Coordinate the activities of the HR department in order to ensure they meet the organization's goals
• Plan, develop, implement and evaluate human resources policies and programs
• Review HR projects to assure compliance with laws and regulations
• Train staff
• Advise managers and employees on the interpretation of human resources policies, benefit programs and collective agreements
• Establish and implement policies and procedures
• Plan, develop and implement recruitment strategies
• Research and prepare occupational classifications, job descriptions and salary scales
• Manage training and development strategies
• Oversee the analysis of employee data and information
• Advise senior management
• Recruit and hire staff
• Propose improvements to methods, systems and procedures
• Evaluate work environments, programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury
• Staff recruitment and selection
• Arrange training for staff
• Coordinate the revision of programs

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP)

Computer and technology knowledge

• Human resources software
• MS Access
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Windows
• MS Word
• Data analysis and interpretation

Area of specialization

• Human resources
• Training and professional development

Security and safety

Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Large workload

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Employment terms options

Day

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site recreation and activities
• Team building opportunities

Support for persons with disabilities

• Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.)
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth

Support for Veterans

Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans

Support for Indigenous people

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers
• Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.)
• Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example: financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.)

Supports for visible minorities

Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)