Director, Human Resources Business Partnerships

Job Posting Title

Director, Human Resources Business Partnerships

Job Category

HR Management

Language Requirements

English or Bilingual / Anglais ou bilingueIn the event a qualified bilingual candidate is not found, a qualified unilingual candidate will be considered. / Dans l'éventualité où un candidat bilingue qualifié n'est pas disponible, un candidat unilingue qualifié sera considéré.

Flexible Work Agreement Type

Hybrid / Hybride

Posting End Date

Job Grade

L3

Pay Range

Commensurate with Experience / Selon l'expérience

Job Summary

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President, Labour Relations, the Director of HR Business Partnerships, will be responsible for providing guidance, support and ensuring consistency with the HR Business Partner model at NAV CANADA.

Job Description

What NAV CANADA offers you:

• Challenging, team-oriented work environment
• Competitive compensation and flexible benefits
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Flexible work arrangements
• Diverse and inclusive workforce

In this role you will:

• Have full oversight and management of nine (9) HR Business Partners, located across Canada, to develop and drive LR and HR strategies enabling NAV CANADA to attract, develop and retain top talent.
• Be responsible for all aspects of services related to advising management and employees on strategic and tactical LR and HR issues and ensuring the business' unique needs are reflected in the delivery of LR and HR processes, tools and services.
• Work closely with wide range of LR and HR functional groups including, talent acquisition, employee relations, labour relations, organizational health, legislated programs, diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging, total rewards, leadership and development and change management, to ensure initiatives are fully integrated into all levels of management within the field.
• Act as a strategic partner to align labour relations and human resources with the business strategy.
• Provide vision, leadership, planning, project coordination and management for the development of an effective labour and human resources strategy.
• Provide interpretation / guidance to the business unit leadership team regarding Labour Relations, policies, performance management and collective agreements.
• Manage, coach and provide advice to Human Resources Business Partners and Advisors
• Assist in the development and implementation of Labour Relations strategy on a nationwide basis.
• Consult and advise legal counsel on labour relations matters.

What you bring:

Education:

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business, Law or Equivalent.

Experience:

• Minimum eight (8) years' progressive Human Resources experience including five (5) years' Labour Relations experience with a thorough understanding of grievances, collective bargaining, employee relations and building proactive relationships with union leadership.
• Minimum five (5) years' experience of proven leadership including developing business relationships with internal clients.
• Experience as an HR generalist (disability management, leadership development, work place accommodation and employee relations)
• Experience conducting high level labour relations analysis.
• Experience leading investigations.
• In depth knowledge of relevant labour and employment legislation, including employment law ruling and trending and human resources practices.

How others describe you:

Abilities & Personal Suitabilities:

• Strong ability to understand technical details and convey complex information to non-technical audiences.
• Highly motivated, adaptable and diplomatic with a demonstrated ability to thrive in a challenging, fast-paced and team-oriented / matrix environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work across functions and businesses.
• Excellent relationship building skills will be critical in building trust and credibility with multiple, diverse stakeholders.
• Outstanding writing, interpersonal and listening skills.
• Proven inclusive, collaborative, and consensus-building management style.
• Strategic thinker.
• Strong problem solving and dispute resolution skills.
• Accustomed to problem solving and working under tight timelines with multiple initiatives.

Working Conditions:

• This position requires a minimum of 3 days per week on site in accordance with the Flex Work Policy
• Occasional travel required

Behaviour Statement:  

• All employees of NAV CANADA are expected to demonstrate behaviours aligned with company's Code of Business Conduct, values, safety and objectives. This includes adherence to any safety policies, standards, and procedures corresponding to job responsibilities and duties. 

NAV CANADA is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. If you do not believe that you match every job requirement listed on this job posting, we still encourage you to apply. NAV CANADA encourages a culture of learning and growth, and recognizes that although some technical skills are mandatory, many others can be taught.

Our Company strives to create an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment. If you require accommodations during this competition process, please ensure that you inform the interview coordinator or hiring manager of any accommodation measures you may require. NAV CANADA will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities as required.

The successful candidate must meet the security requirement of the position and be legally able to work in Canada.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for next steps will be contacted.

At NAV CANADA, safety is our priority. We require pre-employment drug screening for all candidates offered positions designated as safety sensitive or business critical in accordance with NAV CANADA's Drug and Alcohol policy.

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