Job Description
This employment opportunity is restricted to residents of Iqaluit only.Reporting to the Manager, Human Resources, the Senior Human Resources Coordinator (Coordinator) plans, develops and implements strategies, guidelines and processes to improve employee relations and performance management programs. This position plans and implements processes to increase employee retention. The Coordinator ensures that departmental employees are provided with pro-active responses to employee issues and concerns. This position acts as the Department’s employee relations (ER) contact by assisting in the grievance administration process, providing advice in performance management, disciplinary action, and employee relations matters, and liaises with the ER division of the Department of Human Resources (HR) to resolve any employee issues. This work is completed in accordance with HR and applicable legislation, policies, procedures and collective agreements, and ensures quality HR and client services, in accordance with the HR goals and objectives of the Government of Nunavut.The Coordinator provides expert advice, training and guidance to management regarding staff relations, interpretation of the collective agreements, the terms and conditions of employment and promote a positive work environment.The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through a recognized college diploma in Human Resources Management or related field, plus four (4) years of progressive experience in the Human Resources field. Training and education in Labour Relations and experience working in a multi-unionized environment will be considered assets.The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. Fluency in two or more of Nunavut’s official languages would be considered an asset. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are also considered assets.Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above.An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.Government of Nunavut employees serving a probationary period must obtain and provide written authorization from the deputy head of their employing department. The authorization from the deputy head must accompany your application for your application to be considered.Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from being considered. An assessment of the criminal record will be measured against the scope and duties of the position. This is only a requirement for positions that require a satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sector check.Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut.Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.The onus is on candidates in receipt of foreign post-secondary education credentials to have their foreign credentials assessed through a recognized Canadian education institution. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of their application.
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