Director, Human Resources (12-Month Contract)

Prince Rupert Port Authority • Prince Rupert, BC

17d • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Vice President of Commercial and Regulatory Affairs, the Director, Human Resources is accountable for the effectiveness of a comprehensive Human Resources portfolio to ensure alignment to PRPA’s values-driven culture and deliver on PRPA’s strategic business objectives. This role oversees services such as Employee Relations, Total Compensation, Pension & Benefits, Policies, procedures and processes, Talent Acquisition, and Talent Management to provide timely and effective support to employees on HR-related queries. The Director will enable teams to execute through clear goal setting, facilitating work, maintaining accountability, applying differentiated performance management, and driving team results. They will drive results by inspiring people, role modelling company values, developing the capabilities of others, and ensuring a productive work environment. The Director will develop team members, build engagement, elevate, and manage staff performance through regular one-on-one meetings and performance by leveraging constructive feedback, accurate assessment of individual capabilities, coaching, and development opportunities to improve others. They will provide direction to the HR team and its alignment with PRPA’s corporate values and strategic plan. The Director will monitor policies relating to personnel actions, training, and professional development programs, and manage teamwork and time off to ensure business continuity while providing PRPA with a high level of service. The role requires the ability to motivate, coach and build relationships at all levels of the organization, along with excellent team collaboration and the ability to establish positive working relationships across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Organizational Development, or other related field required.
• 7-10 years of related experience, and proven experience in HR leadership role.
• Demonstrated success in driving operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset.
• Proven project, analytical and problem-solving skills, and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously to successful completion in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with experience developing and delivering succinct, clear messages to various stakeholders.
• Strong organization and problem-solving skills, using sound business judgment to support operational and strategic objectives.
• Advanced experience building relationships and trust and working with a cross-functional, multi-location and culturally diverse team.
• Advanced experience positively influencing and/or collaborating with senior business and functional executives while engaging the entire scope of an organization.
• Experience with HR, especially with large-scale teams and organizational optimization.
• Strategic and visionary mindset, self-driven with strong initiative.
• Thrives in a high-paced entrepreneurial environment.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Able to obtain security clearance under Transport Canada's Security Clearance Program.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in related field is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing a comprehensive Human Resources Strategy.
• Close interaction and communication with various stakeholders to understand Human Resources needs and translate these into requirements and actionable solutions.
• Building positive working relationships internally at all levels by fostering trust, collaboration, and teamwork; demonstrating sensitivity and openness to others’ views; using emotional intelligence to adapt interpersonal style to relate well to others.
• Collaborating with senior leadership in identifying, managing, and developing successors for the organization.
• Monitoring HR best practices in the market and proactively developing innovative HR solutions.
• Accountable for the HR budget review, completing the departmental budgets, and monitoring the budget to ensure the budget is observed and maintained.
• Measuring the effectiveness of HR programs, systems, tools, and procedures by establishing operational standards and supporting the standardization of HR metrics across the organization to improve client experience and efficiency.
• Performing other related duties as required.
• Overseeing services such as Employee Relations, Total Compensation, Pension & Benefits, Policies, procedures and processes, Talent Acquisition, and Talent Management.
• Enabling teams to execute through clear goal setting, facilitating work, maintaining accountability, applying differentiated performance management, and driving team results.
• Driving results by inspiring people, role modelling company values, developing the capabilities of others, and ensuring a productive work environment.
• Developing team members, building engagement, elevating, and managing staff performance through regular one-on-one meetings and performance by leveraging constructive feedback, accurate assessment of individual capabilities, coaching, and development opportunities to improve others.
• Providing direction to the HR team and its alignment with PRPA’s corporate values and strategic plan.
• Monitoring policies relating to personnel actions, training, and professional development programs.
• Managing teamwork and time off to ensure business continuity while providing PRPA with a high level of service.
• Assessing skills and behaviour and delivering feedback and recommendations.
• Managing and influencing change.

Benefits

• Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging are at the heart of PRPA’s culture and play a vital role in our growth strategy. We are committed to ensuring that everyone feels a sense of belonging and can contribute to their maximum potential. Our differences are the reason great things happen here. If you are an applicant in need of accommodation or special assistance throughout the interview process, please submit a request by email to [email protected].

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director