Human Resources Manager – Full Time Position (12-month Maternity Leave)

Key Assets Canada (KAC) provides family-based and alternate care along with a wide variety of programming and other services to support children, youth, and families. Working in partnership with statutory bodies, KAC strives to develop creative and innovative programs for the provision of unique and supportive services, tailored to meet the needs of children, youth, and families, and designed to work towards improving outcomes. KAC is currently recruiting in St. John’s, NL for the position of:

Human Resources Manager – Full Time Position (12-month Maternity Leave)

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Human Resources Manager oversees the development and implementation of Human Resources Policies, and Procedures for Key Assets locations in Canada, ensuring that employment processes and practices align with provincial standards and embed the culture and core values of the organization. As part of the Shared Services team, the Human Resources Manager will work with Senior Leadership cultivating knowledge, innovation and learning to contribute to the organizational philosophy and ensure that children, youth, and families remain at the heart of our work. The Human Resources Manager will oversee the team of human resource specialists for Key Assets Canada and ensure the implementation of recruitment and retention strategies, and practices that are equitable, inclusive, and embraces diversity, ensuring that employment practices attract and retain a workforce aligned with the strategic goals of Key Assets Canada.

Some of the core tasks include, but are not limited to:
• In collaboration with the Provincial Director (or designate) for each province, oversee and lead the employee recruitment and hiring process for all staff,
• Ensures that hiring practices and file maintenance align with Employment Legislation and Regulations within each jurisdiction.
• In collaboration with the Provincial Director, support the process around progressive discipline, lay offs and terminations.
• Maintain responsibility for the maintenance, review and revision of the Human Resources Policy and Procedures Manual provincially.
• Work collaboratively with Provincial Directors to ensure compliance with workplace safety legislation, required reporting and return to work processes.
• Remain up to date on legislative changes within each jurisdiction and support Provincial Directors in ensuring compliance and implementation.
• Co-ordinate and ensure the completion of Exit Interviews.

Education & Experience:
To be successful in this role, the candidate is required to have:
• Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Business with a focus/concentration in Human Resources Management.
• Minimum of 4 years related work experience in a Human Resources capacity.
• A sound knowledge of various employment laws and practices in all Key Assets Canadian jurisdictions.
• Experience managing direct reports and providing feedback.
• Experience in administration of benefits and other Human Resources programs.
• A Human Resources Designation would be considered an asset.

Additional Requirements:
• Clear Certificate of Conduct
• Valid Driver’s License

Key Assets Canada offers:
• Competitive salary commensurate with education and experience ($72,500 to $90,348)
• Group Health Benefits enrollment (medical, dental, vision etc.) and competitive RRSP contribution matching up to 5% of employee contribution
• Annual leave entitlement of 20 days per year (4 weeks)
• Sick leave entitlement of 7 days per year

HOW TO APPLY:
If you want to help us provide invaluable support to children, youth, adults, and their families please send your resume by email in confidence to Courtney Howlett, Human Resources Manager at courtney.howlett@keyassetsnl.ca

We thank all those who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Application Deadline: July 10, 2023.

At Key Assets, we pledge our commitment to valuing diversity and inclusion and strive to act with cultural sensitivity and respect. We are strongly committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the populations that we serve and will continuously strive to build and sustain an equitable work environment. We will always challenge the norm, ask questions, and keep our promises.

We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals, which includes applicants from all cultures, diverse gender identity and expression, race, and others who contribute to our diverse population.

We ask applicants who may require an accommodation to contact our Human Resources Department who will work to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodations for the interview and selection process