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Career Opportunity

Posted On

January 16, 2025 at 10:00 AM

Ends On

February 07, 2025 at 11:59 PM

HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER

PERMANENT FULL-TIME

Job Posting ID 25E-03

Join an amazing and supportive team and experience a values-first culture where your career development and wellbeing are just as important as the impact you’ll make on the job. 

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Director, Human Resources and working with members of the Human Resources team, the Human Resources Business Partner acts as the point of contact for general Human Resources matters for employees and leaders of designated client groups to ensure best practices are consistent across the organization and aligned with strategic goals. As the successful candidate, you’ll keep current with legislation and best practices; provide consultation, advice and guidance on human resource management; provide guidance and interpretation of policies/procedures, collective agreement language and legislation; oversee the full cycle recruitment process; support workforce productivity; participate on Corporate Committees; provide back up and support for other Team members.

What you’ll bring to the team:

  • Strong problem-solving skills, critical thinking/sound judgement
  • Excellent communication/relationship skills
  • A focus on identifying ways to improve the current state
  • Ability to communicate clearly and confidently to influence through data and sound reasoning
  • A natural curiosity to learn and the ability to apply learned skills
  • Able to plan, organize and implement process improvements and/or projects
  • Fun and creativity!

Qualifications:

  • Post-Secondary Certificate and/or Diploma in a Business Administration Program with a focus in Human Resources
  • 3-5 years of progressive, related experience in a unionized environment
  • Demonstrable knowledge of relevant legislative framework including but not limited to, Employment Standards Act, The Labour Relations Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the Municipal Act
  • Proficiency with HR information systems and databases to access data, gather appropriate information for specific HR-related purposes and to prepare reports
  • Proficiency with common office productivity software, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook as well as other presentation and database applications to prepare correspondence, reports and presentations, and coordinate meetings
  • Ability to research initiatives and prepare reports and recommendations
  • Interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with colleagues, clients, and senior leaders to provide written research, program support and to respond to enquiries as needed

Hours of work: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday (35 hours/week) in office.

The current annual salary range for this non-union position is $72,652-$90,806

The City of North Bay is an Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) Employer. For more information on the benefits of a defined benefit pension plan please visit https://www.omers.com/ 

Qualified individuals interested in being considered for this position are requested to submit a resume and covering letter in one PDF document via email to: staffing@northbay.ca no later than 11:59 p.m., Friday, February 07, 2025. Please identify the Posting ID: 25E-03 in the subject line. While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under the City of North Bay’s Accessibility Policy. We encourage applicants to make their needs known to Human Resources in advance.

Just north enough to be perfect, North Bay is a diverse community that offers a blend of opportunity and easy living. Servicing a regional catchment area of 112,000 people, this progressive city of 51,553 residents is nestled between Lake Nipissing and Trout Lake and is conveniently located just three and a half hours from major Ontario centers such as Toronto and Ottawa. Join our team and create your future with the Corporation of the City of North Bay. Discover the Gateway to the North, where easy living is embraced.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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