Senior Systems Workforce Consultant

Location

Halifax, NS | Canada

Job description

Company : IWK Health

Req ID: 176265  
Department/Program: HR Information and Workforce Planning , People and Organization Development  
Location: Halifax
Type of Employment: Permanent   Hourly FT (100%FTE)   x 1position(s)
  Start Date: ASAP
Union Status:   Non-union , Management/Non Union Bargaining Unit
Compensation: $38.7875 - $48.4843  /hour
Closing Date : 13 March 2024 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)

IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults, and families each year across the Atlantic region. We have a team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers, a nd learners at sites across Nova Scotia . People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities. We recognize each other’s talent and celebrate our successes. We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home, align our work to our values , and enjoy access to enhanced benefits and wellness programs. We are proud to support our patients, families, and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive.

Promoting an anti-racist environment, and calling out discrimination as we work and provide care, is important to us. We are located in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq people. Working in Mi’kma’ki and providing care to those across Atlantic Canada is a shared privilege with the original inhabitants who have lived here for many thousands of years prior to colonization. There are 13 First Nation communities across Nova Scotia and more than 50 historic African Nova Scotian communities that also have a long, deep, and complex history dating back over 400 years. We have the highest percentage of people with disabilities in the country. Nova Scotia has the highest proportion of transgender and non-binary people than any other province or territory in the country. We are active in our work to eliminate discrimination but have more work to do to build that trust, acknowledge our biases, and reduce the barriers our diverse communities face. We want IWK Health to be a safe and supportive space of equity and belonging in the care we provide and the employment we offer. We welcome all interested persons who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply to support our goal for our workforce to be representative of the patients, families, and communities that we care for at all job levels.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager of Staff Scheduling Services, the Workforce Senior Systems Consultant (also referred to as senior consultant) works as a lead business consultant and system specialist for the Centralized Staffing Office’s information systems (SAP, Success Factors, UKG, etc.). The senior consultant role requires collaboration with internal and external partners related to all functional aspects of the information systems. This key role will provide options, solution recommendations, system design and development, and support the team administering or coordinating system(s) processes. 

The Workforce Senior Systems Consultant is the primary contact for a designated information system(s) for the purpose of maintenance, design, development, testing, modification, and data integrity for all clients (VP's, Directors, Managers, supervisors, Finance, People Services departments, and outside vendors). They also participate as a member of a cross-functional people services and operational team to ensure clients are receiving quality service.

The senior consultant applies in-depth knowledge of the processes, policies, and procedures to provide support and guidance, and resolve issues. The senior consultant identifies and supports management to plan for short and long-term information system needs. This includes educating clients on system functioning, promoting system changes and tools that add value and support the organization’s strategic initiatives, and working with clients to develop state-of-the-art system(s).

Hours of Work

7.5-hour shifts, Monday - Friday (Remote position, however, flexibility required to meet on-site) 

Your Qualifications

• Graduate of post-secondary degree/program in Business Administration, Commerce, or Information Technology or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Membership in relevant local and/or national professional association(s) preferred.
• Minimum 5 years experience supporting the design, development, and ongoing maintenance of business enterprise information systems (preferably SAP). With progressive duties and leadership.
• Minimum of 5 years generalist experience in Human Resources or Finance, preferably within a healthcare unionized environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of collective agreements, employment guides, and relevant legislation (e.g. privacy legislation).
• Demonstrated planning, organizing, prioritizing, and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills including ability to work as a team member and ability to foster collaborative relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking, synthesize information, problem solve, and utilize good judgment in decision making.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality; recognize sensitive issues and respond appropriately.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.
• Demonstrated good attendance in current and past employment.
• Physical capabilities to perform the duties of the position.
• Knowledge of adult education and learning principles.
• Knowledge of Health Care issues and Human Resources/ Finance trends.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint), MS Internet Explorer, Outlook, and human resources information systems.

Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.

Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing. If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) you have the right to request accommodation. Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.

This is a Management/Non Union   bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.

I f you are an employee of IWK Health , please apply through the internal careers page to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant. 

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