About NLHC

The Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NL Housing) is a crown corporation whose mandate is to develop and administer housing assistance policy and programs for the benefit of low to moderate income households throughout the province. As the largest landlord in the Province, NL Housing manages a portfolio of over 5,500 units province-wide. The services provided by NL Housing provide clients with access to safe, stable and affordable housing, which is essential to the social, financial, and physical well-being of individuals, families and communities. There is a wide range of housing needs across the province, from those facing homelessness or at risk of homelessness, to low income households needing assistance to pay rent or complete much-needed repairs on their homes. For more information on our programs and services, and strategic priorities, please visit our website www.nlhc.nl.ca.

About the Department/Region

Context: The Human Resources Department is responsible for planning, directing and implementing the various human resources policies, procedures, and programs in support of the organization's mandate. The department provides support, interpretation, and advice to departments, regional offices, and senior management in the areas of employee relations, staffing, job evaluation, compensation, staff development, occupational health and safety, disability case management, payroll and benefits administration.

Position Details

Competition Number:2025/26-035-650824P

Employment Type: 1 Permanent Position

Department/Region: Human Resources

Location: Head Office, St. John's

Posting Status: Internal/External

Closing Date: September 23, 2025

Salary Scale: $65,747 - $87,936 per annum on the Management Pay Plan, 35- hour work week

Duties: Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, the Human Resources Consultant works closely with the Human Resources team, specifically the Manager, Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), to provide consultative and administrative support in delivering the Corporation's health and safety program. The incumbent helps ensure compliance with legislation and policies by tracking employee certifications, required training, coordinating safety initiatives, and supporting managers and staff on OHS-related processes. In addition, the HR Consultant contributes to broader HR initiatives such as employee orientation, tuition assistance, and professional development. Acting as a resource for staff and management, the incumbent fosters positive working relationships and promotes a culture of safety, learning, and continuous improvement across the organization. Other related duties may be assigned, including the facilitation of training as required.

Screening Criteria

Completion of a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Commerce, or related field (equivalencies may be considered) including training or certification in Occupational Health and Safety.

Experience in human resources with exposure to occupational health and safety administration and training coordination.

Experience working with provincial Occupational Health and Safety legislation and best practices.

Experience developing and delivering training (Asset)

Experience interpreting and administering Collective Agreements (Asset)

Assessment Criteria

Knowledge of various functional areas of human resources management

Knowledge of provincial Occupational Health and Safety legislation and best practices.

Organizational and administrative skills

Critical thinking skills

Ability to effectively exchange information

Ability to manage competing priorities

Exercise a high level of judgement and maintain confidentiality

Attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate records and reports

Relationship building

Client service orientation

Conditions of Employment

Conditions of Offer:

Acceptable Certificate of Conduct

Conditions of Acceptance:

Accepts requirement for occasional travel, including overnight

Accepts requirement for access to private transportation for business purposes

Applicant Information

Newfoundland Labrador Housing values diversity in the workforce and is an equal opportunity employer.

Newfoundland and Labrador Housing recognizes the need for work life balance and offers flexible work arrangements.

Disability related accommodations are available upon request at any stage of the recruitment process by contacting [email protected] or by calling (709) 724-3002.

Preference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada.

Applications should be received prior to midnight Newfoundland Standard time on the closing day.

The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application submitted clearly demonstrates the required criteria. Applications that do not clearly demonstrate the required screening criteria will be screened out.

The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application includes accurate and current contact information, including phone number, mailing and e-mail addresses.

All information submitted as part of this application must be factual, complete and current to date of submission. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of stated credentials as part of the selection process.

This competition may be used to fill future similar vacancies with NL Housing.

Only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.

This is not a position within the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Public Service.

Please note that applications will not be accepted in-person, by fax, email or mail at this time.