Human Resources Manager

**Sparwood : Work and Play in our mountain community**

For people who enjoy the outdoor lifestyle, Sparwood will exceed your expectations by offering you instant access to mountains, valleys, rivers and lakes filled with an array of fish and wildlife. Participate in fishing, hiking, mountain biking, camping, golf, numerous lake activities, hunting, cross country skiing and world class skiing and snowboarding to your heart’s content. Sparwood is an East Kootenay community of about 4,100 people living in the beautiful Elk Valley, approximately 1.5 hours away from Cranbrook, BC and 2.5 hours away from Calgary, AB - offering easy access to big city amenities while enjoying all that rural living has to offer.

**Job Summary**

The District of Sparwood is searching for a talented and experienced Manager of Human Resources for a temporary, 12-month termReporting to and working closely with the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), the Manager of Human Resources (HR) is responsible for providing support to the organization by overseeing the human resource, health and safety and emergency management portfolios. The Manager will be part of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and as such, should be a proactive, collaborative thinker with the ability to adapt to change and interact with people in a professional and courteous manner.

The Manager of HR is responsible for full-cycle HR processes including recruitment, retention, and labour relations. The Manager is also responsible for the District’s Emergency Management Plan and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) portfolio and their related initiatives. The incumbent must possess the ability to deal with complex and confidential issues with tact, as well as prioritize the ongoing maintenance of employee relations. The Manager will provide support to all District Departments in the provision of human resources and will responsibly guide the District in occupational health and safety and emergency management initiatives.

**The Core Job Duties Include**:

- Demonstrates leadership through innovative, collaborative and progressive thinking on improving short and long-term initiatives, strategic priorities, and projects
- Participates as a member of the Senior Leadership Team and provides recommendations to processes, policy development, human resource management, health and safety and other management decision making processes
- Provides full-cycle Human Resource related duties to all departments
- Reviews, updates and maintains the Occupational Health and Safety program and related health and safety related policies and procedure
- Reviews, updates and maintains the Occupational Health and Safety program and related health and safety related policies and procedures
- Proficiency in HRIS software such as PeopleSoft or UltiPro is preferred.
- Strong data analysis skills to interpret HR metrics effectively.
- Experience with budgeting processes related to human resources.
- Knowledge of recruiting techniques and best practices.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and conflict resolution skills.
- Familiarity with labor laws and regulations affecting employment practices.
- Ability to present information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.
- Experience with payroll systems like ADP, Ceridian, or Kronos is advantageous.
- Post-secondary degree in Human Resources and/or Labour Relations preferred
- A minimum of five years HR generalist experience within a unionized environment
- Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR Designation) or Certified
- Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation will be considered an asset
- Sound knowledge of WorkSafe BC regulations and considerable experience related to implementing and leading safe work procedures and practices within a diverse organization
- A wide range of non-traditional education and/or equivalent work experience will be considered.

**Term**:
This is a 12 month month term position, starting approximately January 2025- until January 2026.

**Salary Range**:
**How to Apply**:
This posting will remain open until filled. Applicants are invited to submit their resumes, complete with cover letter, in confidence, to the attention of:

- Manager of Human Resources, District of Sparwood
- Qualified applicants who are offered and accept the position may be required to complete a satisfactory pre-employment background check. This may consist of all or a combination of the following: Canadian criminal record check, an employment verification and/or an education and accreditation verification and a clean drivers’ abstract. _

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: $100,000.00-$105,000.00 per year

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**: