One Year Term Non Union position (maternity leave coverage)
Competition #15-06-05-CB
Location:  Central Office, 60 Lorne Street, Truro, NS
Serving: Celtic and Chignecto Families of Schools

The Chignecto-Central Regional School Board, with approximately 22,000 students and 3,000 employees, is seeking an HR Manager.  Reporting to the Coordinator of Human Resources and working as an effective member of the Human Resources team, the HR Manager ensures that HR practices and processes of CCRSB are being effectively implemented and provides leadership and support in addressing a variety of employment related concerns within the Celtic and Chignecto family of schools structures.

Qualifications:

Either an undergraduate degree with a focus on Human Resources Management or Labour Relations or an undergraduate degree and a recognized comprehensive Human Resources / Labour Relations program.  In exceptional circumstances, equivalent training and experience may be considered.
CHRP designation would be an asset.

Experience:

Minimum of 3 years experience in the field of Human Resource Management within unionized workplace(s).
HR Management experience within the public sector, generally, and education, specifically, would be an asset.  Experience working within CCRSB would also be an asset.

Ability:

In some situations lead and in other situations effectively advise on a variety of HR matters such as: recruitment; selection; labour relations; collective bargaining; collective agreement interpretations; discipline & discharge; performance management; conflict resolution; investigations; attendance; accommodations; OHS work refusals; conflict of interest; harassment complaints; and race relations, cross cultural understanding and human rights employment matters.
Effectively provide input and feedback on policy and process recommendations on human resources related matters in support of the board.
Effectively manage multiple competing priorities in a demanding, fast paced environment.
Effectively working independently as well as an ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders and teams.
Exceptional client relations.
Strong communication skills deployed in a variety of ways and environments
Excellent interpersonal skills including mediation.
Maintain strictest confidentiality.

Other Requirements:

Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel

Interested applicants must submit a resume with a concise covering letter highlighting relevant qualifications and experience.  The names of at least three (3) references who have worked with you in a professional capacity must be included.  Clearly indicate the competition number on the outside of the envelope and on the covering letter (or subject line if sending by email).  This is a non-union position.  Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Start Date: October 1, 2015 (or as mutually agreed)

Salary Range: $43,720 – $55,996.00

Location: CCRSB Central Office, 60 Lorne Street, Truro

Closing Date: 3 pm, Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Forward Applications to:

Allison McGrath, Director of Human Resources Services
Chignecto-Central Regional School Board
60 Lorne Street
Truro, NS  B2N 3K3
Email: wynnv@ccrsb.ca