Human Resources Assistant – Chignecto Central Regional School Board – Truro, Nova Scotia

Competition #15-06-04-CB
Permanent Full Time, Non-Union Position
Location: Central Office, 60 Lorne Street, Truro, NS

The Chignecto-Central Regional School Board, with approximately 22,000 students and 3,000 employees, is seeking a Human Resources Assistant.  Reporting to the Coordinator of Human Resources Services and working as an effective member of the Human Resources team, the HR Assistant will assist the Coordinator, and on occasion other Department Managers, in a variety of human resources areas by taking responsibility and accountability in areas which include, but not limited to:

Managing the Coordinator’s office
Appropriately responding to clients
Assistance in collective bargaining and confidential employee investigations / reviews
Human Resources document and data management
Database development and maintenance
HR Event planning
Preparations and research for human resources initiatives
Additional special projects and/or assignments

The HR Assistant has a proven track record of discretion, respecting confidentiality and superior skills in organization and effective communication.  He or she is service oriented and works very well with others.

Requirements:

Minimum of three (3) years experience in a demanding administrative support position or recent Human Resources Management degree or diploma.
Demonstrated superior organization, data and document management skills.
Strong and effective communication skills for a variety of audiences.
Proficiency in Microsoft (word, excel) and excellent typing skills.
Exceptional client relations.
Ability to work independently and as a team member.
Maintain strictest confidentiality.

Assets:

The following working experiences would be considered an asset with increasing weight: within a unionized environment; the public sector; public education; and/or CCRSB.

Interested applicants must submit a resume with a concise covering letter highlighting relevant qualifications and experience.  The names and contact information of at least three (3) references must be included.  Clearly indicate the competition number on the outside of the envelope (or subject line if sending by email) and on the covering letter.  Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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

Salary: $34,459 – $37,690

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

Forward Applications to:  

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

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