Director, Human Resources
Position Type:
Permanent
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Closing date:
2025-09-24
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Full careers. Full lives.
Join the Medavie Health NL Team
Are you looking for a fulfilling career that makes a meaningful impact on your life, and the lives of others? As the provider of emergency medical services and medical communications operations across Newfoundland and Labrador, Medavie Health NL (MHNL) is proud to offer career opportunities for professionals who share our strong commitment to delivering healthcare to communities throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.
If you're a passionate professional seeking a unique and meaningful career, MHNL is your destination. Join our team and achieve your full potential in a supportive and dynamic environment.
Full careers. Full lives.
Join the Medavie Health NL Team
Are you looking for a fulfilling career that makes a meaningful impact on your life, and the lives of others? As the provider of emergency medical services and medical communications operations across Newfoundland and Labrador, Medavie Health NL (MHNL) is proud to offer career opportunities for professionals who share our strong commitment to delivering healthcare to communities throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.
If you're a passionate professional seeking a unique and meaningful career, MHNL is your destination. Join our team and achieve your full potential in a supportive and dynamic environment.
Reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer, the Director, Human Resources provides broad human resources advice and support related to human resources policies, procedures, and practices to their direct reports and the management team within MHNL Operations to which the HR team provides support. Responsible for participating in all facets of human resource management including but not limited to human resources planning, labor relations including union negotiations, grievance management and administration of the collective agreements, recruiting and staffing, employee relations, job classification and evaluation, employment equity, workplace health and safety, employee wellness and workforce realignment and re-deployment. This position will provide human resources leadership and overall support to merger and acquisition related activities, including organizational design and development, employee onboarding/offboarding, and other related requirements. A major component of this position is the establishment of leadership expertise, and trust within the HR Department, all levels of management and employees in a positive and optimistic manner. The attainment of credibility is critical. This role must also demonstrate, create and foster a team approach within the HR department. This is achieved by your ability to build and foster positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, in particular government and unions by demonstrating technical and professional expertise.
Professional Qualifications & Competencies:
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business or related discipline.
- Ten years' experience in a leadership capacity, preferably in a unionized environment, including five years in management with significant depth across the various HR functional disciplines and proven ability to lead a team of HR specialists.
- Extensive experience creating HR processes, practices and policies to support high growth operational organizations.
- Sound business judgment coupled with dispute resolution and negotiating skills.
- Strong analytical, problem solving, project management, and organizational abilities.
- Extensive knowledge of local and federal labor law.
- Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated leadership qualities and formal knowledge of other business functions are necessary.
- Always conduct business with the highest standards of personal, professional and ethical conduct.
- Able to work both independently and as part of a management team.
- Demonstrated ability to influence, advise and build trust with various stakeholders.
Who we are
MHNL is the selected proponent to design, manage and operate a single, integrated road and air ambulance service in Newfoundland and Labrador. We are an incorporated, wholly owned NL-based subsidiary of Medavie Health Services (MHS), the largest contracted provider of emergency management services in Canada and a national leader in primary health care solutions, including mobile integrated health and community paramedicine programs.
Together with Medavie Blue Cross, MHS is part of Medavie, a national health solutions partner and innovative leader in benefits management, health management, and healthcare delivery. Backed by our team of over 8,200 dedicated professionals, we exist to improve the wellbeing of Canadians so that every life can be lived to the fullest.
We're one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures, one of Canada's Top 100 Employers, and certified Rainbow Registered as an organization that champions diversity, equity and inclusion. We foster a culture of caring where people are celebrated beyond their roles and valued for who they are and what they contribute.
If you share our mission of improving the wellbeing of Canadians, join our team.
What it's like to work with us
We are more than just a workplace - we are a people-focused, visionary organization dedicated to fostering well-being and making a meaningful impact on the lives of our employees and the Communities we serve.
We celebrate individuality and value the diverse perspectives and skills our employees contribute. We go beyond providing competitive pay and comprehensive benefits by offering opportunities for personal and professional growth, meaningful experiences, and supportive leadership. At Medavie, you'll find more than just a job - you'll find a pathway to a full and rewarding career.
We welcome diversity
We believe our employees should reflect the communities we serve and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. To provide the best experience possible, we will support you with accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our Recruitment team of your needs. We are committed to making sure recruitment, retention, advancement, and compensation are fair and accessible while following all relevant human rights and privacy laws .
We put safety first
Employees of MHNL are accountable to our patients and coworkers by participating in and supporting all safety-related initiatives, as well as acting in a manner that fosters a culture that focuses on patient safety and a safe workplace.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
If you experience any technical issues throughout the application process, please email: [email protected].
Who we are
MHNL is the selected proponent to design, manage and operate a single, integrated road and air ambulance service in Newfoundland and Labrador. We are an incorporated, wholly owned NL-based subsidiary of Medavie Health Services (MHS), the largest contracted provider of emergency management services in Canada and a national leader in primary health care solutions, including mobile integrated health and community paramedicine programs.
Together with Medavie Blue Cross, MHS is part of Medavie, a national health solutions partner and innovative leader in benefits management, health management, and healthcare delivery. Backed by our team of over 8,200 dedicated professionals, we exist to improve the wellbeing of Canadians so that every life can be lived to the fullest.
We're one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures, one of Canada's Top 100 Employers, and certified Rainbow Registered as an organization that champions diversity, equity and inclusion. We foster a culture of caring where people are celebrated beyond their roles and valued for who they are and what they contribute.
If you share our mission of improving the wellbeing of Canadians, join our team.
What it's like to work with us
We are more than just a workplace - we are a people-focused, visionary organization dedicated to fostering well-being and making a meaningful impact on the lives of our employees and the Communities we serve.
We celebrate individuality and value the diverse perspectives and skills our employees contribute. We go beyond providing competitive pay and comprehensive benefits by offering opportunities for personal and professional growth, meaningful experiences, and supportive leadership. At Medavie, you'll find more than just a job - you'll find a pathway to a full and rewarding career.
We welcome diversity
We believe our employees should reflect the communities we serve and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. To provide the best experience possible, we will support you with accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our Recruitment team of your needs. We are committed to making sure recruitment, retention, advancement, and compensation are fair and accessible while following all relevant human rights and privacy laws .
We put safety first
Employees of MHNL are accountable to our patients and coworkers by participating in and supporting all safety-related initiatives, as well as acting in a manner that fosters a culture that focuses on patient safety and a safe workplace.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
If you experience any technical issues throughout the application process, please email: [email protected].
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