Canada
Job Vacancy
– Human Resources Coordinator
Position: Human Resources Coordinator
Location: Toronto or Montreal
Reports to: Finance and Operations
Director
Salary rate: $ 52,309 per year
Closing date
for applications:
June 1, 2014
Interviews: end of June 2014
Proposed
start date:
July 14, 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.
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.
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.
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.
Please
circulate widely / Aussi disponsible en français
How
to apply
Please send resume
and cover letter to:
Marion Magoris,
Finance and Operations Director
33 Cecil Street,
Toronto, Ontario,
M5T 1N1
or Email: canadian.recruitment@greenpeace.org
