Human Resources Manager

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

SD10, in the beautiful West Kootenay region of southeastern BC, is situated on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Sinixt Peoples. We are seeking a highly competent and dynamic business leader to take on the important and challenging role of Human Resources Manager for our District. Reporting to the Superintendent, this challenging, full-time, exempt position will play a key role as part of a small and dynamic District team. The salary range for this position is $83,487-$104,359.

As HR Manager and member of our Senior Management team, you are required to provide professional and strategic advice to senior management on a wide range of labor relations and human resources issues and lead the Human Resources department in achieving effective and collaborative labor relations with the Arrow Lakes Teachers Association and support staff bargaining unit CUPE 2450. The HR Manager is required to maintain a high degree of discretion and confidentiality while functioning in an innovative environment with time-sensitive and/or political issues or projects simultaneously. It is essential that as the HR Manager you have the ability to work efficiently independently and effectively within a team setting as the lead advisor of HR matters.

Duties and Responsibilities

• oversee the internal and external recruitment and selection processes including postings, screening, notice of award, employment packages, and onboarding
• support labour relations matters, such as disciplinary investigations, contract interpretation, grievance handling, and performance management, etc.
• support district disability management processes including return-to-work and workplace accommodations
• develop, implement, support and monitor systems and procedures for HR related functions
• act as lead contact for external consultants and associations (OLRC, JEIS, WorkSafe BC, TRB, BCPSEA etc.) as required on HR and LR matters
• liaise with legal counsel as required on HR and LR matters
• advise District Leadership team and Educational Leadership team as required on HR and LR matters including in the administration and interpretation of the District – Union Collective Agreements
• advise, develop, implement, communicate and maintain where appropriate, applicable HR related District Protocols, and work practice
• support labour management meetings and coordinate follow up on action items with other department managers accordingly
• collaborate with senior management and participate on the School District collective bargaining team
• supervisory responsibilities as required

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary degree in Human Resources Management, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• CPHR designation preferred or working towards completion
• 3-5 Years of Human Resources experience within a unionized environment
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills; excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Exceptional verbal and written skills
• Strong technology skills with proficiency in a variety of office and education software programs, and in web site maintenance
• Superior proficiency in time management, record and data management
• Ability to adapt, flex and learn new tasks quickly
• Experience working positively with unionized employees

Applications:

Interested applicants are asked to submit a resume and cover letter with supporting documentation together with three current professional references, no later than noon on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, attention to the Superintendent, by email to hr@sd10.bc.ca or by mail to PO Box 340, Nakusp, BC, V0G 1R0.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.