Manager, Human Resources
About The Position
The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is seeking a Manager, HR to join a team committed to protecting our most important natural areas and the plants and animals they sustain. NCC is the nation’s leading not-for-profit, private land conservation organization. Since 1962, we have brought people together to conserve and restore more than 15 million hectares across Canada. NCC takes a collaborative, evidence-based approach to achieve conservation success for the sake of nature and Canadians. With a national office in Toronto and seven regional offices across the country, NCC delivers results you can walk on. NCC recognizes that we work on lands that have long been cared for by Indigenous Peoples under their own laws and knowledge systems. We are committed to transforming how we do our work, advancing Reconciliation through conservation, and working with Indigenous Peoples in meaningful, respectful, and supportive ways.
Requirements
- University Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 5+ years of progressively responsible HR generalist experience, including full-cycle talent management and leave management
- 2 years of HR leadership experience
- Experience working in a national organization that operates within multiple provinces
- Demonstrated experience working with EDI initiatives, bringing about positive, meaningful and sustainable organizational change and producing measurable results.
- CHRP, CHRL Certification or equivalent.
- Strong knowledge of provincial employment legislation and practices across Canada
- Strong business acumen and communication skills
- Strong computer skills related to MS Office: Outlook/Word/Excel/PowerPoint
- Solid collaboration and interpersonal skills, with proven ability to work with employees at all levels across the organization
- Excellent project management, time management, and organizational skills, with the ability to appropriately prioritize competing needs
- Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated track record of dealing with sensitive information and issues with a high degree of diplomacy and confidentiality
Nice To Haves
- Fluently bilingual in English/French (written and verbal) is an asset but not required
Responsibilities
- Provides advice and counsel to employees on the content and interpretation of HR Policies and on various HR legislation.
- Counsels and coaches leaders by providing proactive guidance and direction on employee relations issues.
- Provides leadership to the HR Coordinator on HR and talent initiatives.
- Assists with the annual review of various HR Policies.
- Responsible for ability management for employees regarding accommodations, work-related leaves, and short/long-term disability leaves, ensuring that regular communication occurs, and that appropriate supporting medical documentation is received. Acts as a liaison with benefits providers, 3rd party consultants as necessary, and provides support and guidance to successful return to work programs.
- Supports the annual performance review and merit process, by supporting leaders with various contributing processes and feedback mechanisms.
- Contributes to the development of internal talent via facilitation of programming and best practices recommendations of internal/external development.
- In collaboration with peers ensures the effective and efficient administration of the performance management process by advising, educating and coaching NCC leaders on feedback vehicles and processes, and encouraging employees to actively participate in the identification and addressing of any performance gaps.
- Partners with managers on workforce planning and talent management, including recruitment strategies for challenging to fill and senior roles, and advises on full-cycle recruitment and selection steps with an EDI lens.
- Supports leaders in the monthly job evaluation process.
- Assists with the identification and facilitation of internal career progression for employees.
- Develops and delivers HR training as needed or appropriate.
- Acts as an HR liaison on EDI and Indigenous engagement initiatives.
- Conducts HR orientation for managers and executive.
- Contributes and partners on various continuous improvement initiatives within the HR Team.
Benefits
- Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
