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Greenpeace Canada
Job Vacancy – Human Resources Coordinator
Position: Human
Resources Coordinator
Resources Coordinator
Location: Montreal
Reports to: Finance and
Operations Director
Operations Director
Closing date for applications: June 27, 2014
Greenpeace Canada is an independent, international
campaigning organization which uses non-violent creative confrontation to
expose global environmental problems, and to force the solutions which are
essential to a green and peaceful future. Greenpeace’s goal is to ensure the
ability of the earth to nurture life in all its diversity.
campaigning organization which uses non-violent creative confrontation to
expose global environmental problems, and to force the solutions which are
essential to a green and peaceful future. Greenpeace’s goal is to ensure the
ability of the earth to nurture life in all its diversity.
Greenpeace Canada is seeking a bilingual Human
Resources Coordinator to plan, manage and coordinate the development and
delivery of HR programs, systems and services for Greenpeace Canada, and to
provide expert advice to Senior Management on human resources legislation,
policies and issues.
Resources Coordinator to plan, manage and coordinate the development and
delivery of HR programs, systems and services for Greenpeace Canada, and to
provide expert advice to Senior Management on human resources legislation,
policies and issues.
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:
The Human Resources Coordinator is a key management
role that enables Greenpeace to attract, retain, develop and support a highly effective
pan-Canadian staff towards achieving our ambitious goals. You would be joining
the organization at a very exciting time of growth, where our people and their
engagement are key to our success.
role that enables Greenpeace to attract, retain, develop and support a highly effective
pan-Canadian staff towards achieving our ambitious goals. You would be joining
the organization at a very exciting time of growth, where our people and their
engagement are key to our success.
Your responsibilities include:
- Manage the development, implementation and
ongoing management of Greenpeace Canada’s HR programs, policies,
procedures and annual budget. - Provide expert advice and guidance on HR
policy matters, and implement best practice to attract and retain highly
qualified staff with Greenpeace. - Provide support to staff to ensure an
efficient recruitment and hiring process for all national job vacancies
which adheres to established staffing policies and legal requirements. - Maintain and oversee the orientation process
for new permanent and contract employees. - Manage compensation, benefits and job
evaluation/classification systems. - Provide information, advice and guidance to
managers to ensure employees understand their rights, responsibilities,
benefits and entitlements under the Greenpeace HR policies. - Manage the performance management system
including providing training, direction and advice to management on
performance monitoring and evaluation processes and procedures. - Oversee the effective documentation and
retention of Greenpeace personnel files and records. - Adhere to the requirements for conducting
union negotiations and if necessary lead the management negotiating team. - Work with the senior leadership team to
coordinate the annual training and development plan. - Represent Greenpeace Canada in consultation
with Greenpeace International or other national offices regarding HR
policies, procedures and guidelines. - Other responsibilities as required.
You possess:
- Strong leadership and management skills in
relation to the planning, development and delivery of HR policies and
programs.
- Proven analytical skills in determining HR
program needs.
- Previous union and labour/employee relations
and negotiation experience in the not for profit sector.
- English and French proficiency – both verbal
and written- is essential.
- Exceptional written, verbal and interpersonal
communication skills.
- Proven financial management skills
specifically HR budget development and allocation.
- Previous experience supervising and evaluating
staff.
- Excellent organizational, logistical,
strategic planning, and time management skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines and juggle multiple
projects at one time in a fast-paced, high-pressure work environment.
- Proven skills in recruiting, interviewing, and
orienting new staff.
- Proven knowledge and experience with HR
related legislation.
- Post-secondary education in Human Resources Management
or similar with at least five years of experience in Human Resource
Management; CHRP designation preferred but not mandatory.
- Strong computer skills and ability to learn
and use new software or web based application programs.
- Meticulous record and file keeping skills.
- Ability to work on a team as well as
independently.
- Ability to travel occasionally to participate
in international meetings and visit other regional offices.
- A knowledge and passion for environment and
social justice issues; knowledge of Greenpeace’s values, mission and
overall objectives.
Greenpeace Canada embraces equity and diversity and
is committed to a workplace that is enriched by the people, needs and desires
of Canada’s diverse community. We thank all applicants, but only those invited
for interviews will be contacted. All applicants must be legally entitled to
work in Canada.
is committed to a workplace that is enriched by the people, needs and desires
of Canada’s diverse community. We thank all applicants, but only those invited
for interviews will be contacted. All applicants must be legally entitled to
work in Canada.
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How to apply
Please send resume and cover letter to:
Marion Magoris, Finance and Operations Director
In your cover letter please describe your vision of
HR’s role in the success of Greenpeace Canada’s environmental campaigns.
HR’s role in the success of Greenpeace Canada’s environmental campaigns.
