Human Resources Specialist

**ABOUT CAGBC**

For 20 years, CAGBC has led the movement for high-performing, green buildings. We believe that by transforming the built environment, we can create a more sustainable future and communities where people can thrive in resilient, healthy buildings and homes.

**BENEFITS OF WORKING AT CAGBC**

At CAGBC, we ask a lot of our employees, which is why we give so much in return. In addition to your competitive salary, benefits and registered pension plan, we’ll provide the following:

- **Location**:On the days you're in the office, get here quickly thanks to our highly accessible central locations in Ottawa, Toronto and Vancouver.
- **Offices**:Work in a state-of-the-art, LEED-certified Gold office building in downtown Ottawa or Vancouver.
- **Generous PAID TIME-OFF**:Because we value work/life balance.
- **Networking**: you’ll have the opportunity to work with some of the most talented and passionate people in the industry that is _building our way forward_

**JOB SUMMARY**

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and working with the Chief Commercial Officer and Senior HR Consultant, the HR Specialist is responsible for providing guidance, and support in all operational aspects of human resources initiatives and objectives. The HR Specialist serves the needs of employees and management and executes and facilitates programs and policies to guide the HR practices across all locations. The HR Specialist ensures procedures maintain a high level of professionalism; ensures consistency with provincial employment standards/applicable law and CaGBC policies.;.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Responsible for recruitment and selection procedures including job skill assessment, job evaluation, job descriptions, job postings, the selection framework, the processing and screening of applicants, the preparation of interview templates and participation in interviews (as required), reference checking and structuring / negotiating employment contracts
- Partners with hiring managers to facilitate timely hiring and quality hires and ensures compliance and consistency with applicable policy and legislation.
- Responsible for the ongoing delivery of CaGBC Human Resources (HR) policies and procedures
- Counsels, provides guidance and support to management and staff on human resources policies, procedures, standards and legislation, workplace health and safety, and organizational requirements
- Drives and executes HR initiatives as directed
- Proactively maintains a positive work environment and supports the open-door policy
- Delivers orientations and provides support to new employees, contractors and volunteers
- Leads the annual performance review process including package preparation, timelines, staff communication, manager and staff training
- Prepares letters as needed for new hires, compensation changes, promotions, disciplinary matters, terminations and employment verification letters
- Assists in the development, implementation and continuous improvements of HR initiatives, policies and procedures
- Builds trust and credibility with employees to create and reinforce a safe, supportive and open environment
- Conducts exit interviews, identifies key issues and trends and makes recommendations as appropriate
- Supports reporting of key HR metrics to management and Board of Directors
- Maintains and ensures confidentiality of employee personnel files and records
- Coordinates staff training initiatives and maintain records of staff training and development.
- Responds to staff inquiries in regard to HR policies and procedures
- Administers the HRIS (PayWorks), Benefits system, Pension system for all additions/deletions/changes
- All other duties as assigned which may or may not be transitional in nature

**KEY CONTACTS**
- Chief Commercial Officer
- Director, Finance and Corporate Services
- Senior HR Consultant Senior Management Team
- CaGBCEmployees

**SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES**
- Working knowledge of multiple HR disciplines and labour law / legislation
- Knowledge of HR policies and procedures and trends in the industry
- Knowledge of provincial employment standards and legislation across the country
- 3-5 years demonstrated experience in the development and implementation of employee recruitment and retention strategies
- Ability to exercise judgment/seek advice in decision making when faced with uncertainties; ability to anticipate what will be needed, identify issues and options for solutions
- Ability to build and maintain relationships
- Strong communication skills both oral and written
- Approaches work with initiative, energy and tenacity
- Tactful, mature individual with demonstrated ability to use discretion, good judgement, tact and confidentiality in dealing with sensitive/confidential issues with a high degree of professionalism and integrity.
- Flexibility to adapt to an ever-changing work environment and capable of working in a team-oriented, virtual environment, with capacity to complet