Human Resources Advisor

Please note: this is a 13-month Term

This opportunity is restricted to residents of Iqaluit only.

Located in Iqaluit and reporting to the Senior Human Resources Advisor, the HR Advisor provides HR services to WSCC managers and supervisors in the areas of recruitment, job description development, performance management, retention, and provides general labour relations advice and guidance. The incumbent provides services in the context of the Public Service Act, the Union of Northern Workers (UNW) Collective Agreement, the Excluded Employees Handbook, the Senior Managers Handbook, and WSCC service standards.

This position also assists in the development and implementation of a comprehensive Corporate Human Resources Plan and other HR initiatives. The HR Advisor is a specialist in recruitment and provides technical expertise in the development and maintenance of the WSCC recruitment program and employment strategy, specific to the Nunavut office.

Here are a few ways you will make a difference:

• Ensuring the recruitment of qualified, capable WSCC staff by facilitating the recruitment process.
• Assist the managers and supervisors of the WSCC to promote healthy labour/management relations by assisting with general labour relations issues.
• Assist with associated Human Resources functions, programs and services; and
• Perform other Human Resources related activities and initiatives to promote the WSCCs mission, vision, values and safety culture

What you bring to the role:

• A relevant bachelors degree
• Two (2) years of generalist Human Resources experience
• Knowledge and understanding of Human Resources services within a unionized, public service context
• The ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, with senior managers, technical staff, and other employees; and
• The ability to commit to actively upholding and consistently practicing personal diversity, inclusion and cultural awareness, as well as safety and sensitivity approaches in the workplace.

What we offer:

• The opportunity topositively impact the quality of life for workers across the NWT and Nunavut.
• A Northern Living Allowanceof $3,700 for Yellowknife or $22,996 for Iqaluit.
• A superior benefits packageand enrollment in the Public Service Pension Plan.
• Learning and developmentprograms and funding dedicated to your career growth.
• Generous leave entitlementsand a workplace culture that supports a healthy work-life balance.
• A culturally diverseworkforce that embraces change and welcomes your life experience.
• Federal and territorial taxincentives such as the NWT or Nunavut personal tax credits and the NorthernResidents Tax Deductions.

Criminal Record Check:Candidates must be able toprovide a satisfactory criminal record check. Failure to provide a satisfactorycheck may deem you disqualified from the competition.

Indigenous Employment Policy: Candidates must clearly state their eligibility in order to receivepriority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.

Equivalencies: May be considered based ona one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of educationor one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations ofeducation and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis. For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role,please contact human resources.

Diversity and Inclusion: The Workers Safety and Compensation Commission is aninclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support duringthe hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you arecontacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated duringthe hiring process.

Eligibility: Eligibility lists may be created from the competitionto fill future term and indeterminate positions.

The Workers Safety andCompensation Commissions (WSCC) vision is to eliminate workplace diseases andinjuries. Our mission is to promote workplace health and safety while providingno fault insurance to employers and care for injured workers. Our values arerespect, engagement, integrity, openness, cultural safety, excellence, andstewardship in the workplace.