Human Resources Specialist: Recruitment and

**Town of Qualicum Beach**:
**Human Resources Specialist: Recruitment and Organizational Development**:
**Temporary Full Time**
**Job Competition No. 2024-27**

Join our growing Human Resources Team at the Town of Qualicum Beach

We are in search of a dynamic and motivated individual for the exciting and rewarding temporary full
- time position of Human Resources (‘HR’) Specialist. Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, this position starts immediately for a period of two (2) years.

In this role, you will be responsible for enhancing our recruitment, onboarding, and selection processes, while driving impactful training and development initiatives. You will also contribute to various HR projects that promote organizational growth, employee engagement, and operational effectiveness.

This role works closely with managers, supervisors, employees, and CUPE 401 to foster a positive and supportive work environment.

**Key Responsibilities include**:
**Recruitment, Selection and Onboarding**
- Oversee the onboarding process to ensure a smooth transition for new hires.

**Training and Development**
- Design, coordinate, and facilitate training and development programs to support continuous learning and professional growth.
- Collaborate with managers to identify skill gaps and training needs, implement effective programs.
- Support employees in achieving their career development goals.

**General HR Support**
- Contribute to HR projects that support organizational goals and improve processes.
- Assist in a range of HR functions, including employee relations, policy administration, and employee engagement initiatives.
- Provide general HR administrative support, including organizing and maintaining employee records, creating and updating files, and ensuring accuracy and compliance with confidentiality standards and policies
- Ensure compliance with employment laws and internal policies, upholding strict confidentiality and ethical standards.
- Assist in providing guidance and support to managers and employees on HR policies and best practices.
- Sound knowledge and understanding of human resources management principles including recruitment and selection, employee engagement and training and development.
- Experience in recruitment, selection, and onboarding, as well as training and development.
- Strong knowledge of HR practices, applicable regulations, and policy interpretation.
- Excellent communication skills, with a collaborative and solution-focused approach.
- Proven ability to exercise sound judgement and manage multiple projects with competing demands and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Post-secondary education in Human Resources, and at least two (2) years of progressive experience working within an HR department.
- CPHR designation and experience working in a unionized environment in a local government setting are considered assets.

This exempt position offers a competitive annual salary of $75,000 - $80,000, ongoing training opportunities and an excellent benefit package. As a requirement of the position the successful applicant must provide a satisfactory Police Information Check prior to beginning employment. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a verification of their skills by completing writing, computer and/or skill testing assessments.

Human Resources
201 - 660 Primrose Street, P.O. Box 130
Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 1S7

**_We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. If you have been shortlisted and require accommodation throughout the hiring process, we would be pleased to discuss how to best accommodate your needs._**

Education : Bachelor’s degree
Experience : 2 years to less than 3 years