Human Resources Consultant - People Services - Jobs in Antigonish, NS

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Req ID: 131655Company: Nova Scotia HealthLocation: Eastern Zone, St. Marthas or Cape Breton Regional HospitalDepartment: PS EZ People ServicesType of Employment: Regular Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)Status: Management/Non Union PositionPosting Closing Date: 30-Jun-22Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe theres a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with an Nova Scotia Health role means youll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.ResponsibilitiesReporting to the Zone Director and working closely with the zone Employee and Labour Relations manager the HR Consultant provides strategic human resources leadership and consultation to an assigned group of senior leaders and managers within their respective zone.They are accountable to research and deliver innovative human resources solutions that are aligned with the client’s business objectives and consistent with relevant policies, collective agreement language, legislation and the vision, mission, values and culture of NSHA. Collaborating with various partners on the People Services team is integral to the support of the human resources service delivery model.The HR Consultant also works in close collaboration with the Zone Manager of Labour Relations on complex labour relations issues and matters of provincial scope in order to support consistency in practices across NSHA.The HRC demonstrates the ability to understand the needs of the clients they serve and makes recommendations for action plans to address issues that effectively use and integrate the services provided by People Services in order to support and enhance client team functioning.The HRC is able to provide appropriate coaching, support and guidance to managers to assist them in the effective, efficient and sustainable delivery of their programs and services. This includes but is not limited to: managing employee performance; supporting team functioning; discipline; grievances; workforce planning; layoffs and terminations; investigations; policy development, interpretation and implementation; leadership development and special projects that support a business area or client. Consultation with external legal services (Health Association Nova Scotia – HANS) may be required on particular issues or initiatives..Specific functional areas of responsibility include:

• Labour and employee relations
• Performance management
• Mediation, conflict resolution and harassment investigation
• Staffing and transition support

QualificationsGraduate of post-secondary degree/program in Human Resources or an equivalent combination of education, training and experienceMinimum of 5 years’ experience providing general human resource services within a complex unionized environmentHuman Resources experience in the health sector preferredCurrent knowledge of labour trends and legislationExperience in mediation and conflict resolutionExperience interpreting collective agreements and policiesExcellent consultative, influencing and coaching skillsExperience with information systems (e.g. SAP)Demonstrated experience in human resources practices related to diversity and social inclusionCertified Professional Human Resources (CPHR) preferredCompetencies in other languages an asset, French preferredHours of WorkPermanent, Full-time position; 75 hours bi-weeklyThe location of this position can be St. Marthas or Cape Breton Regional HospitalSalary Information$35.27 - $44.09/hourlyOnce Youve AppliedThank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.As per the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Protocol in High-Risk Settings, Nova Scotia Health requires all team members to be fully vaccinated by November 30th, 2021.Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. Our priority groups are Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and self-identify if they wish to be considered under our Employment Equity policy.Follow Us!https://www.facebook.com/NovaScotiaHealthAuthority/https://www.instagram.com/novascotiahealthauthoritywww.linkedin.com/company/nsha/https://twitter.com/healthnsQuick Apply

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