About the Role
The Cape Breton-Victoria Regional Centre for Education (CBVRCE) is seeking an HR Personnel Officer to provide assistance and support in various human resources services, with a primary focus on data collection, analysis, and records management. This role will also contribute to recruitment, retention, contract administration, and labor relations, ensuring the success and achievement of all students within a safe and inclusive school environment.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the collection and maintenance of required employee documentation, including the Criminal Records check cycle and annual declaration process.
- Oversee, collect, audit, and analyze Human Resources data, files, and systems for accuracy and completeness.
- Support the development and conversion to an electronic file management system for employee personnel files.
- Assist with performance appraisal management and the technical development of the electronic employee appraisal tool.
- Provide assistance with return-to-work processes, WCB, Injury on Duty, attendance management data, and leave requests.
- Ensure regular updating and maintenance of HR and Payroll related data in the SAP/HRIS system.
- Assist with staffing and selection processes, including job postings, shortlisting, interviews, reference checks, and skills assessments.
- Manage and maintain the Human Resource pages of the CBVRCE website.
- Provide front-line human resources information to employees and supervisors regarding collective agreements and terms of employment.
- Assist with conducting employee onboarding and planning training and development.
- Provide support for employee and committee meetings as directed.
- Prepare correspondence, email, and respond to telephone requests for information and support.
- Troubleshoot employee access to the employee portal, email, and the Employee Self-Serve system.
- Assist with planning and organizing Human Resources functions.
- Assist with preparation for collective bargaining.
- Manage Human Resources Special Projects as requested.
- Perform any other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- A minimum 2-year relevant post-secondary diploma in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Data Analytics, Business Administration/Commerce, Technology, or other related field is required.
- Minimum of three (3) years' related experience, preferably within a unionized environment.
- Demonstrated expertise in the Microsoft Office suite of products (Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.).
- Demonstrable expertise with the collection, manipulation, and analysis of data.
- Applicants must upload a completed resume with their application.
- Applicants must upload copies of professional licenses, accreditations, and certifications supporting qualifications.
- Applicants must enter 3 references, including current or recent immediate supervisor.
Skills
- Excellent analytical skills
- Ability to present complex information in a variety of formats
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills
- Sound problem-solving skills
- Ability to utilize effective strategies for problem resolution
- Excellent achievement orientation, organizational and time management skills
- Ability to expertly extract and manipulate data utilizing multiple advanced information systems to analyze and report information
- Ability to maintain strict confidence regarding sensitive HR information
- Ability to apply knowledge, experience, and commitment in areas of race relations, cross-cultural understanding, human rights, and diversity
- Experience working within the SAP Human Resources module is strongly preferred.
- Experience in a public sector environment is a preferred asset.
Location
- CBVRCE Central Office, Human Resources Department
Work Type
- Full-time Non-Union position
Experience Level
- Minimum of three (3) years' related experience
Education Level
- A minimum 2-year relevant post-secondary diploma in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Data Analytics, Business Administration/Commerce, Technology or other related field is required.
- A university degree in a related field is preferred.
Salary/Compensations
- $56,451 to $70,564
About the Company
- The Cape Breton-Victoria Regional Centre for Education is responsible for the administration of the public school system within the boundaries of Cape Breton and Victoria Counties, supporting approximately 12,000 students in 38 schools.
- We foster a caring, dynamic and creative environment that provides educational opportunities, promotes a love of learning, respect for others and challenges all persons to develop their full potential to become confident, versatile, lifelong learners and thinkers.
- We are committed to ensuring the success and achievement of all students within a culturally responsive, safe and inclusive school environment.
- Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the students we serve.
Equal Opportunity
- The Centre for Education welcomes applications from Indigenous People, African Canadian and Other Racially Visible Persons, Members of the 2SLGBTQI++ Community, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented.
- If you are a member of one of these equity groups, we encourage you to apply and self-identify on your application.
- Applicants with disabilities who require assistance during the application process may contact Michelle MacLeod at 902-562-6476 or michellemacleod@cbvrce.ca to request reasonable accommodations.
