Thompson-Nicola Regional District
Human Resources Advisor

Encompassing an unparalleled geographic region in the heart of British Columbia, the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) offers the best of both worlds. Urban life within vibrant communities and outlying rural regions that showcase the region's beauty - pristine but rugged mountains, rolling grasslands, lush evergreen forests and both historic and modern areas, all within approximately 45,000 square kilometres. Headquartered in the City of Kamloops, the TNRD provides a wide range of local government services to a population of 144,000 located within its 11 diverse municipalities and 10 electoral areas.

The Role:
Supporting the General Manager of People and Communications, the HR Advisor participates in departmental strategic planning and will be accountable for a variety of human resource generalist activities including staffing, planning and administration, employee and labour relations, attendance and disability management, training and development, occupational health and safety, and compensation. The HR Advisor is responsible for the day-to-day administration of human resource activities, developing practices and working with managers, employees and their representatives to develop and foster effective working relationships. The primary responsibility of this position is to ensure that the staffing processes of the organization are effective and efficient as well as to provide advice and guidance to supervisors, managers, unionized employees and their representatives to ensure consistency and appropriate implementation of employer best practices, the collective agreement, Regional District policies and statutory requirements.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience:

• An undergraduate degree in Business with a major in Human Resources; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of five years of related human resources experience in a unionized environment.
• Attained or eligible for certification as a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR).

Skills and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of staffing practices and the ability to achieve, in consultation with hiring committees, consensus and sound hiring decisions.
• Considerable knowledge of labour relations practices and collective agreement interpretation.
• Knowledge of the Labour Relations Code, Human Rights Code, Employment Standards Act, and their application to the Regional District.
• Ability to gain cooperation and create positive working relationships with all levels of internal and external managers, employees and clients.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and to exercise considerable judgment in the performance of duties and in the establishment of priorities.
• High degree of confidentiality and professionalism, and an ability to build strong working relationships across various disciplines.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to convey new information in an easy to understand manner.
• Exceptional time management and ability to prioritize.
• Demonstrated technical ability in HR technologies such as HRIS and ATS.

This position requires a Criminal Record Check and completion of a driver’s abstract.
This is a non-union position, with a salary range of $78,855 - $87,233 and a competitive comprehensive benefits package being offered.
While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Applications must include a cover letter and resume outlining your qualifications and experience. While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.
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