Human Resources Officer - Recruitment and Benefits

Location

Yellowknife, NT | Canada

Job description

The City of Yellowknife is an inclusive employer offering a dynamic and rewarding work environment that delivers valuable services to our residents. At the City, the diverse backgrounds of our employees help us to create a positive, safe and fun environment for us all. The City is committed to hiring a diverse and skilled workforce that is representative of the community, strengthening our ability to provide high quality services and excellent customer service to residents. The City of Yellowknife welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, and encourages Indigenous persons, visible minorities and persons with a disability to self-declare when submitting their application.

We are currently seeking an individual to assume the demanding and rewarding position of Human Resources Officer, Recruitment and Benefits, with the Human Resources Division in the Administration Department.

Under the direction of the Chief Human Resources Officer, the incumbent performs all aspects of recruitment and benefit administration for the organization. This includes providing support in the various human resources functions which include recruitment, labour relations, job evaluation and classification, compensation, benefits administration and employee counselling. This position provides back-up support to the payroll function and acts in the Chief Human Resources Officer's absence when required.

Applicants require a comprehensive knowledge of diverse human resources practices coupled with well-developed communication and interpersonal skills. The ability to perform independently, utilizing sound judgment, is essential. The position requires a post-secondary diploma in human resources and/or benefit administration, a minimum of five years related experience, preferably in a unionized environment, and a professional designation such as CPHR (Chartered Professional in Human Resources) or equivalent.

The City of Yellowknife offers an attractive salary range of $106,067 - $132,584 and a comprehensive benefit package including a monthly housing and vacation travel allowance and a Defined Benefit Pension Plan.

Qualified applicants are required to apply no later than March 29, 2024.

Please visit the City of Yellowknife Website at: to submit your resume.

Please be advised that the City of Yellowknife requires all prospective employees to provide a criminal records check prior to employment.

We thank all applicants who apply, but advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

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Salary

$106.07k - $132.58k per year