Chief Human Resources Officer Full-time Job

JOB SUMMARY

Human Resources Services creates and implements human resources strategies and programs that are aligned and integrated with business strategies to facilitate the attraction, development, deployment and retention of a diverse, knowledgeable and engaged workforce. With a focus on talent recruitment and management, Human Resources is the centre of expertise providing a one-stop shop for the City’s Human Resource needs. 

You are accountable for providing vision, leadership and strategic planning to the Service, and for planning, organizing, directing, controlling, evaluating and improving the development and delivery of its priorities, services, programs and operations.

Services and programs include: 

• Recruitment, Talent Management and Retention 
• Learning and Development
• Compensation, Organizational Design and Job Evaluation
• Workforce Planning
• Employee Wellness and Benefits
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Workplace Violence and Harrassment

You are also accountable for managing the Service’s human and financial resources.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of 4 year university degree in Human Resources, Employee Relations, Business Administration, Public Administration or other related field

Minimum of 10 years of related experience in strategic human resources management in a unionized environment, including a minimum of 5 years managing human resources, external contract resources, operating and capital budgets in a complex public organization or private sector corporation 

Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation is desirable
 

KNOWLEDGE

• Principles, practices, procedures, techniques, laws and regulations pertaining to the Service’s functions, programs, services and operations (recruitment and selection, job evaluation, compensation and benefits administration, employee recognition, talent management, diversity and inclusion, workforce planning, HR data analytics, employee health, wellness and safety, leadership and employee development and training)
• Organizational design and change management models, practices and techniques
• The City of Ottawa, its operations and corporate governance structure
• Relevant City codes, policies and procedures 
• Public private partnerships and other alternate service delivery models
• Principles and methods of economic, financial, social and political risk analysis
• Principles and practices of public policy and business administration 
• The City of Ottawa’s current social, political, business and economic climates
• Project management principles and practices
• Human resource management practices in a unionized work environment
• Must be familiar with applicable health and safety legislation, have knowledge of any potential or actual danger to health or safety in the work place, and have knowledge of appropriate actions to be taken in order to ensure the health and safety of staff in accordance with applicable legislation and City policies and procedures

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Core Behaviours
Core behaviours define the City’s expectations of the behaviours employees should demonstrate in performing their work.  They are reflective of the City’s culture and values and guide all our present and future activities.  Every employee is encouraged to learn, embody and demonstrate these core behaviours.

Review the Core Behaviours.

Leadership Competencies
The City has defined key competencies that leaders are expected to embody and demonstrate to successfully move the organization towards achieving its strategic objectives and create an organizational culture that supports and empowers employees to excel, grow and reach their full potential. These leadership competencies and associated behaviours are expected to be demonstrated by leaders at all levels of the organization. 

Review the Leadership Competencies.