Director Human Resources

4 weeks ago


Abbotsford BC, Canada York Region District School Board Full time

Pembina Hills School Division seeks an outstanding, experienced, and engaged human resources leader as the Director of Human Resources.

Duties are to commence August 6, 2024, or as mutually agreed.

The Division:

Pembina Hills School Division is a close-knit community where neighbors know neighbors and our staff know our students. We are very proud of the welcoming atmosphere in our community schools. Our Division office is located approximately 120 km northwest of Edmonton in Barrhead, Alberta.

Our region includes:

  1. The Town of Swan Hills
  2. Woodlands County
  3. The County of Barrhead
  4. The Town of Barrhead
  5. Westlock County
  6. The Town of Westlock
  7. The Village of Clyde
  8. The south-eastern portion of Big Lakes County
  9. The southern portion of the M.D. of Lesser Slave River

Our Division serves 3,678 students in 15 community schools, including two Hutterite colony schools, two outreach schools, and a non-denominational Christian school. We also serve an additional 2,933 students across the province online through Vista Virtual School. We have a fantastic staff of 279 teachers and 340 support staff. Pembina Hills operates a bus fleet of 100 buses with 70 routes. Our purpose is to deliver an excellent education. Our motto is: "Together We Learn."

The Region:

The communities which Pembina Hills Regional Division serves combine the amenities of the best of urban and rural living, providing year-round cultural and recreational opportunities such as fishing, baseball, rodeo, hunting, and camping. These communities are great for networking and becoming involved is easy The area has a diverse economy, but is based mainly on agriculture, petroleum, and forestry. There are numerous professional services and shopping outlets in the area. In addition, it is a safe & healthy environment to grow and prosper.

The Candidate:

Reporting directly to the Superintendent of Schools, the selected candidate:

  • Holds a valid Alberta Teaching Certificate and a Master of Education degree with a minimum of ten years combined educational administrative experience at a school, divisional, and/or provincial level
  • Exhibits excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and will be a leader who cultivates a progressive educational culture
  • Has knowledge of current Education and Human Resources pedagogy
  • Has Human Resource training or be prepared to share their Human Resource training acquisition plan
  • Understands legislation, research issues and trends in education and human resources, particularly in rural Alberta
  • Has working knowledge of Division policy and administrative procedures
  • Is an honest and trustworthy leader who models personal and professional integrity and possesses exceptional people skills
  • Will be able to work collaboratively with diverse communities and unique schools and build trust at all levels through authentic relationships
  • Is an approachable, open-minded individual who is a collaborative team-builder, and a good listener, seeking to first understand before navigating difficult issues

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with Senior Administration to identify strategic plans for the Division and to establish goals, objectives, and a basis for accountability for Human Resources
  • Prepare necessary reports for the Board, Superintendent, and Administrators on the operation of the Human Resources Department accountability
  • Plan, organize, direct and control the activities, services, and operations of the Human Resources department; allocate resources and personnel to assure the effective and efficient provision of services to the Division
  • Establish and maintain recruitment and selection criteria ensuring that conditions set out in the Education Act, Provincial and Board Policy and regulations, and collective agreements are respected, including forming job postings; coordinating recruiting efforts and job fair participation; creating interview questions; establishing job descriptions and supervising selection
  • Build Division workforce capability with a focus on talent identification and development through workforce planning, performance management, employee engagement, and employee support
  • Conduct investigations and consult with legal counsel on employee litigation
  • Advise and counsel the Board, Superintendent, and Administrators on policy, legal requirements, and impact of legislation on employees; develop and present policies and Administrative Procedures in response to legislation and Division needs
  • Meet with employee groups to provide information, respond to questions, resolve issues, and receive feedback
  • Participate and advise the Board on negotiations for unionized and non-unionized employees
  • Approve reclassification recommendations and salary placements

More Information: For further information

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