Employee Engagement Specialist

"How do you live in the moment?"

We are passionate about 'Making Every Moment Matter. We are seeking a candidate that shares our values - a person who has a passion to make a difference, who has a strong moral compass and who has a commitment to teamwork. The ideal candidate is a warm and loving person who makes meaningful connections with those they are caring for.

The
Employee Engagement Specialist
reports to the Executive Director and in collaboration with the Director of Care, Department Heads and the Director of Talent Management the Employee Engagement Specialist conducts a wide range of support functions to implement talent management strategies and plans for workforce needs. This role considers immediate and long term staffing requirements. In alignment with the organization's talent management strategies and vision, the Specialist lead the TM function in the Home in areas such as recruitment & onboarding, retention, culture & employee engagement, wellness & absenteeism, performance management, talent development and workforce planning. The Specialist will provide monthly metrics and analyze trends, gaps and best talent management practices in the Home.

Wage Rate:

The starting annual salary is $70,000.

Vacancy:

This is not an existing vacancy and is a new position.

Responsibilities:

• Supports all human resources initiatives at the Home level including but not limited to: recruitment & onboarding, retention, culture & employee engagement, wellness & absenteeism, performance management, talent development and workforce planning.
• Measures and tracks outcomes of all talent management initiatives at the Home level.
• Supports the Director, Talent Management and other key stakeholders to explore and implement future enhancements to talent management initiatives and programs
• Demonstrates attitudes and beliefs consistent with being person-centered
• Acts as the Home's internal expert in HRIS in order to be a resource for the optimum use and benefits of the software system
• In partnership with operations, ensures optimal employee utilization during shifts
• May need to work day/evening/night shifts to fully support employee engagement
• Supports and implements recruiting processes, tools, resources and training
• Coordinates recruiting efforts within the Home by sourcing candidates using traditional posting sites, educational institutions, co-op, student or subsidized programs, local media, social media, industry specialty sites to obtain candidates for postings
• Supports managers in coaching, mentoring and developing employees through the talent development and succession planning processes
• Manages the employee engagement survey process in the Home, assesses trends, gaps and outcomes and partners with operations to create action plans.
• Supports operations in the management of the wellness and absenteeism program, addresses concerns with management and employees as necessary and aligns with the collective agreement in the Home
• Aligns home priorities with overall organization's talent management strategy
• Other duties as assigned and or indicated in Job Task Inventory

Qualifications:

The qualifications needed to join our family are as follows:

• Certification in HR (Minimum of a Degree/Diploma or equivalent in Human Resources, Business, Development)
• CHRP designation (Certified Human Resources Professional) an asset
• Minimum of 2 – 3 years of human resources generalist experience
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working in Long Term Care and /or in the healthcare industry an asset
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to interact efficiently and courteously (with residents, management, employees, volunteers and external providers)
• Strong consultative skills
• Labour relations experience an asset
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Works well under pressure and in stressful situations
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Must have the ability to be flexible to work days, evenings, nights and weekends to meet with employees as necessary
• Good understanding of HR platforms, software and G-Suite/Microsoft Office
• To show evidence of being focused on people's feelings when interacting and knowing how to turn a task into positive social interaction.
• To undertake and meet all legal requirements within a context of promoting individuals' rights and measuring/reducing elements of risk.
• Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one
• As a condition of employment, candidates are required to submit documented results of TB testing (within the last six months or within 14 days upon hire) or a chest X-ray (within the last year), as per Public Health requirements
• Two supervisory references required
• Provide proof of all required vaccines. The Employer strongly recommends to "stay up to date" with the recommended vaccines. Vaccination requirements are subject to changes as determined by the Employer.

What do we offer you?

• Competitive wages
• Employee benefits
• Employee perks
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Support for personal and professional growth

We look forward to speaking with you and Making Every Moment Matter. Although we appreciate all applicants' interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

As part of our recruitment process, we may use secure, limited AI tools to assist with administrative tasks such as organizing applications or analyzing role alignment. These tools are used solely to support our recruitment team. All hiring decisions are made by people. We are committed to ensuring our hiring practices are equitable, inclusive, and privacy-conscious. Any personal information collected or processed is handled in accordance with the Personal Information

Protection and Electronic Act (PIPEDA) and our internal privacy policies.

We strive to be diverse, inclusive, fair, equitable and accessible by addressing barriers and promoting dignity and respect for all. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager.