Director, Employee Relations and Job Evaluation

Government of Nunavut RecruitmentIqaluit, NU
CA$142,582 - CA$203,688

About The Position

The Director, Employee Relations, Job Evaluation and Return to Work, should be well-versed in human resources and financial administration management. A deep understanding of laws relevant to arbitrators, mediators, labor, policy formulation, and return-to-work programs is essential. The candidate should be capable of analyzing national trends and economic factors for collective bargaining and labor compensation structures. Additionally, they must have expertise in program development, implementation, evaluation, and policy development. The ideal candidate will possess strong verbal and written communication skills, with excellent interpersonal skills to lead, influence, facilitate, and reach consensus with teams. The candidate will employ innovative problem-solving approaches, including quantitative and analytical reasoning, and have the capability to analyze and evaluate problems, proposals, and submissions. Organizational skills and the ability to manage a high volume of information are essential, as is the ability to lead effectively in a cross-cultural environment. The Government of Nunavut was selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Top Employers for Young People and recent graduates. With one of the fastest growing and youngest populations in Canada, Nunavut is a dynamic, vibrant territory, committed to becoming an even better place for future generations. As a government, we are strengthening our unique model of governance - one that integrates Inuit societal values, promotes use of the Inuktut language, achieves a representative public service, and collaborates with partners to achieve the promise of Nunavut. Successful applicants will enjoy a competitive salary, medical and dental benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, relocation privileges and opportunities for training and career advancement. Department of Human Resources The Department of Human Resources (HR) supports the Government of Nunavut in building a strong, skilled, and inclusive public service by attracting great talent, developing employees, and fostering workplaces where people can thrive. The department provides leadership in recruitment, training, HR policy, and Inuit employment initiatives, ensuring the public service has the capacity and support needed to serve Nunavummiut effectively.

Requirements

  • Well-versed in human resources and financial administration management.
  • Deep understanding of laws relevant to arbitrators, mediators, labor, policy formulation, and return-to-work programs.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Organizational skills.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze national trends and economic factors for collective bargaining and labor compensation structures.
  • Program development, implementation, evaluation, and policy development.
  • Lead, influence, facilitate, and reach consensus with teams.
  • Employ innovative problem-solving approaches, including quantitative and analytical reasoning.
  • Analyze and evaluate problems, proposals, and submissions.
  • Manage a high volume of information.
  • Lead effectively in a cross-cultural environment.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Comprehensive benefits
  • Defined benefit pension
  • Relocation support
  • Opportunities for learning and career growth
  • Medical and dental benefits
  • Relocation privileges
  • Opportunities for training and career advancement
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