Job Purpose:

The Manager: People and Culture is responsible for supporting the human resource functions of the Ottawa Humane Society (OHS)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, manage, monitor, and evaluate all human resources functions at the OHS including performance management, professional development, recruitment and selection, onboarding, training and off-boarding, employee relations, occupational health and safety, recognition, retention and engagement
• Determine short- and long-term tactics and strategies to achieve department and organizational strategic goals
• Develop, implement, maintain, distribute, and evaluate OHS HR standard operating procedures, documents and forms
• Work with Director: People and Culture to identify and evaluate department Human Resources needs
• Support managers in the recruitment, management, and termination of staff
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the OHS HRIS database and human resources files
• Participate in collective bargaining activities, and ensure organizational compliance with the collective agreement
• Administer application of the employee complaints, harassment and whistleblower policies
• Develop and implement internal and external communication strategies and promotional plans in collaboration with the communications department
• Solicit employee feedback and analyze and act on results
• Prepare and deliver written and verbal presentations
• Develop, implement, evaluate and ensure adherence to standard operating procedures within assigned functional areas, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, the mission of the OHS and board policies
• Manage, and ensure adherence to department program budgets
• Provide advice and assistance to other managers, and Directors
• Be thoroughly familiar with and ensure adherence to pertinent legislation, regulations, contracts, guidelines, OHS mission, policies, procedures, plans and collective agreement
• Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of best practices and trends in human resources management, and employment legislation
• Produce and maintain accurate reports, records, and files
• Manage department administrative files and human resources documents and files
• Participate in supervision, evaluation, training, and other meetings as required
• Lead and manage department staff including orientation, training, performance management, and daily supervision
• Hire, fire and discipline department staff in consultation with the Director: People & Culture
• Be familiar with and ensure compliance with all health and safety policies and procedures
• Participate in the identification and evaluation of OHS program goals and objectives
• Participate in professional development opportunities
• Participate in public relations and promotional activities as required

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary school diploma or certificate in a related field – human resources management preferred
• CHRP/CHRL designation preferred
• Minimum of four years’ experience in human resources management
• Minimum of one year staff management experience
• Experience working in labour relations and unionized environments
• Experience with HRIS systems - ADP Workforce Now preferred
• Full professional proficiency in spoken and written English is required

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Employee may be required to work occasional evening, holiday and weekend shifts
• Employee may be required to be available to respond to after-hours emergencies
• Employment is conditional upon maintaining confidentiality of OHS information
• Employment is conditional upon the ability to work around all species of animals safely