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Manager, People & Culture

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$100,389 - $125,487 / year
Full-time
Experienced
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Halifax Water is accepting applications for one (1) Regular Full Time Manager, People & Culture in the People & Culture department.

The Manager, People & Culture will be reporting to the Director, People & Culture and will be responsible for leading the effective delivery of Human Resource initiatives including effective workforce planning, strategic planning, performance management, succession planning, organizational change, policy development, and leading all employee and labour relations activities, including Collective Bargaining.

Interested, qualified candidates are asked to submit a cover letter and up-to-date resume quoting Competition #HW24-156 confirming their interest by 4:30 pm on September 23, 2024.

Responsibilities
  • Provide leadership to the Human Resource Business Partner team and responsible to ensure the effective delivery of all corporate mandated services, as it relates to People & Culture, within policy and operating budget guidelines.
  • Lead annual talent management strategies such as succession planning, annual performance management processes, employee development, and annual merit processes.
  • Develop, recommend, and implement policies, and integrated strategic planning that is consistent with the goals of the organization and ensure administration occurs in a fair and consistent manner.
  • Responsible for the overall administration of the attendance awareness and disability management programs to ensure the objectives of these programs facilitate positive outcomes.
  • Provide recommendations, support and initiatives in the creation and maintenance of the Employee Experience.
  • Plan Human Resource requirements in conjunction with organizational needs and other Departmental Managers.
  • Develop and manage the Employer-Union relationship. Ensure that management and supervisory personnel adhere to the terms and conditions of Union contracts.
  • Administer, interpret and negotiate collective agreements and manage labour relation matters including effectively managing grievances and arbitrations.
Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications include:

  • University degree in a related discipline and training directly related to generalist human resource functions and advanced labour relations and policy administration knowledge (Other suitable equivalent combinations of directly related formal education and experience may be considered)
  • 5-7 years of progressive leadership experience in Human Resources with direct oversight and supervision of a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Experience in Labour relations, talent management, performance management, and policy development (preferred)
  • Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR).
Competition Number: HW24-156
Company Website: http://www.halifaxwater.ca
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About Halifax Water

About Halifax Water

As Atlantic Canada's Largest Water Utility, our purpose is to supply and safeguard sustainable, high-quality water services.

Everything we do at Halifax Water is tied to our purpose. With employees who are dedicated to supplying high-quality services for water, wastewater, and stormwater, through a 'One Team One Water' attitude, we can meet the challenges of a growing population, aging infrastructure, and increasing regulatory compliance.

Halifax Water employees strive to be stewards of our environment and are fueled by a passion to serve our communities. Employee commitment and dedication of service mean a great deal to our customers, stakeholders, and to Halifax Water.

As an employee, Halifax Water is proud to offer you:

  • Pension & Benefits: We invest in our employees. As a member of our team, you will have access to a competitive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, long-term disability, paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, fitness incentives and much more. Learn more about the benefits of working at Halifax Water on our website; HalifaxWater.ca
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: We continually foster a more diverse workforce representative of our communities at all job levels. We know that a diverse workforce positively contributes to our success and the success of our community.
  • Career & Professional Development: We encourage job development opportunities for all employees, including on-the-job training, tuition assistance, eLearning courses, classroom-based training, and more.

We are committed to providing a safe and hazard-free work environment. Our employees' health and well-being are a top priority, and we promote a safety-first culture to provide daily healthy, safe, sustainable, and reliable services. We take this responsibility seriously and feel immense pride in reaching beyond industry service standards.

As a public service utility operating critical infrastructure on behalf of our customers, our employees are trained in Emergency Measures Operations (EMO) and Incident Command System (ICS). This type of training allows Halifax Water to respond to all emergencies, from simple water main breaks to keeping customer water flowing (water, wastewater, and stormwater) through Hurricanes and other major natural events.

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