Specialist, Employee Relations
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- CA$86.8K–CA$108.5K
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- Hybrid
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Job Requisition ID: 12673
Position Status: Permanent Full Time
Position Type: Hybrid
Office Location: Ottawa (ON); Calgary (AB); Halifax (NS); Montreal (QC); Toronto (ON); Vancouver (BC)
Travel Requirement: Limited
Language Designation: English Essential
Language Skill Levels (Read/Write/Speak): ZZZ
Security Requirement: Reliability Status
Salary: Our salaries generally range from $ 86816.59 to $ 108520.74 and are based on qualifications and experience.
About CMHC
The work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to contribute to a well-functioning housing system.
At CMHC, we hold ourselves accountable for our results and support our colleagues in their achievements. We thrive on collaboration, connecting across CMHC and involving the right people to get our work done. Our leadership style is guided by trust, where our leaders favour an adaptive approach based on the needs of their teams.
Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.
Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
We're committed to advancing employment equity and fostering an inclusive workplace. To reflect the diversity of Canada’s population, we encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQI+ individuals, veterans, and racialized peoples. We also welcome applications from all individuals eligible to work in Canada.
We are also committed to advancing reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and supporting the meaningful inclusion of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis voices and priorities. While this position is hybrid requiring some in-office presence, a work from home arrangement may be considered for First Nations candidates on reserve or Indigenous candidates that reside further than 125KM from a CMHC office.
Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion
What’s in it for you
We’ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s the comprehensive and generous benefits you get when you’re a permanent employee:
- Annual Paid vacation.
- Annual individual performance incentive.
- Defined benefit pension plan.
- Comprehensive group insurance plan to support your well-being from day one.
- Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more.
- While positions at CMHC require some in-office presence, alternative work arrangements may be considered for Indigenous candidates.
About the role
Join the People and Culture team, in the Bilingual Specialist, Employee Relations position. In this role, you will provide expert advice, coaching and guidance to employees, people leaders and HR Business Partners to resolve human relations and work-related situations. You will plan, develop, implement and advise on Employee Relations policies, programs and services, as well as ensure compliance with CMHC's Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy. You will also promote and ensure fair and equitable treatment of all employees and a productive work environment, consistent with CMHC values.
What you will do:
- Ensure compliance with legislative requirements on all existing and new Human Resources and Employee Relations policies and programs.
- Research, advise, analyze and coach people leaders, HR colleagues and employees regarding resolution of complaints and/or grievances and the implementation of appropriate corrective action, acting as a facilitator or mediator in discussions designed to address interpersonal or work-related conflicts.
- Act as subject matter expert and point of escalation on complex human resources management and employee relations issues.
- Develop and deliver communications, training and educational materials and sessions to ensure all staff and people leaders are aware of appropriate employee relations issues, programs, policies and services.
- Conduct fact findings and/or investigations into events surrounding workplace issues or complaints, as well as prepare reports of findings and recommend remedial actions.
- Receive and process notices of occurrences of workplace harassment and violence or other misconduct.
- Research, analyze and prepare comprehensive analyses, briefings and/or responses to complaints filed with the Canadian Human Rights Commission, unions (i.e., grievances).
- Support the collective bargaining process and negotiations, including the implementation of new collective agreements.
What you should have:
- An undergraduate degree, preferably in human resources management, business administration, industrial relations or other related fields.
- A minimum of five (5) years’ experience and understanding in human resources management and employee relations policies, practices, theories, concepts and systems. An equivalent of education and experience will be considered.
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of human resources management and employee relations policies, practices, theories, concepts, and systems.
- A working knowledge and understanding of federal employment law and regulations, relevant legislative issues, industry trends and practices.
- Experience in facilitation, mediation and conflict resolution with excellent consulting and interpersonal skills (strong negotiation, influencing and coaching skills).
- Demonstrated advanced written and oral communication skills in both official languages (French and English).
- A demonstrated ability to work in an automated environment, with particular emphasis on MS Suite and case management systems.
Posting closing date: Note, the competition will remain active until filled.
What happens after you apply
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