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CPKC Human Resources is currently looking for an HR Business Partner. Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, your primary responsibility will be to act as a strategic thinking partner in key areas in our organization, aligning organizational and people priorities with organizational objectives. The successful candidate will be able to provide expert advice to the business on HR matters and add value to the organization through presentation and implementation of solutions, programs, and approaches.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Builds trust to foster effective relationships with executive and senior leadership to influence and achieve business results
• Work collaboratively with CPKC’s business groups and HR counterparts to ensure HR solutions address business challenges and generate value for our organization
• Responsible for strategic planning, relationship management, organizational design, succession planning, leadership and employee development and performance management
• Facilitate and demonstrate leadership toward a respective and inclusive culture
• Utilize workforce planning analytics to optimize human capital, understand trends and future demographics to position and build existing and future workforce, identify talent gaps, propose and implement change to mitigate risks
• Analyze situations and anticipate problems to proactively offer solutions and positively influence the business
• Act as a change champion, willing and able to initiate and sustain change within the organization
• Assist international employees with expatriate assignments and HR-related matters; lead the immigration process to ensure compliance
• Provide expertise and knowledge of HR policies, programs, and best-in-class practices for practical use and implementation within the business
• Conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations to manage and resolve complex employee relations issues
• Lead the facilitation of appropriate HR solutions for best-in-class employee experience
• Support employees with accommodations and return to work
• Ensure accountability of self and others, foster a workplace of collaboration and respect, provide exceptional service to customers, be results-oriented, never sacrificing safety, challenge the status quo, strive for excellence, and take responsibility for actions
• Adopt a coach-like approach to facilitate workforce planning and talent development discussions
• Displays emotional intelligence, demonstrates self-awareness, remains calm under pressure and is confident and assertive

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Post-secondary degree in a related discipline, HR or Business equivalent
• 5 to 10 years experience in an HR Strategist role
• CPHR/SHRM designation; an asset
• Experience and ability to work with Senior Leadership levels in the organization
• Highly skilled and knowledgeable in applying HR policies and practices in a pragmatic and effective manner
• Knowledge of Canada Labor Code, legislation, US Employment at Will, HR trends
• Knowledge of union collective bargaining agreements and negotiation process; an asset
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suiting including Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Effective communicator, superior facilitator, strong collaborator
• Solutions-oriented, future-focused (strategic), innovative, curious, agile and adaptive, analytical

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Competitive company pension plan
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Performance Incentive Program
• Annual Fitness Subsidy
• Part-time Studies Program

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

As an employer with North American presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.

Background Investigation:

The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the following clearances:         

• Criminal history check
• Reference check

Management Conductor Program:

Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the single best way for a management employee to learn the business at CPKC. You may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer.

The Manager, Human Resources directly interfaces with the business,  providing advisory and leadership support as it relates to workforce and strategic talent planning, HR program development and deployment, and the implementation of HR initiatives, each in consultation with HR Centers of Excellence.

How You’ll Help

• Provide consultation related to workforce and resource planning, performance management, change management delivery, and employee & employee relations within a targeted client group.. 
• Compile workforce analytics to develop people insights, sharing with HR Directors and the Vice President, HR. 
• Conduct thorough investigations based on policy/Code of Conduct infractions and provide recommendations/outcomes to leadership.
• Provide input for quarterly and annual business planning, and outlines resourcing and “people” implications / considerations.
• Support leaders through talent reviews while developing meaningful plans for career advancement and succession planning.
• Support people leader within client group with performance and merit cycles.
• Supports people leaders within client group to develop effective management and leadership behaviours, giving people leaders the tools to succeed as managers and leaders. 
• Provide input to CoEs to define and implement forward-thinking workforce strategies and solutions to meet business environment needs. 
• Support regional implementation of CoE-driven processes, policies and initiatives. 
• Strong collaboration with Talent Acqusition COE to ensure ciritical roles are outlined and sourced accordingly.
• Gather requirements to help with the development of HR programs, processes, and policies for a specific business unit based on business needs.
• Support the business on the workings of the company’s Human Capital Management System [HCMS].
• Support change execution, supporting client group in understanding and embracing changes.
• Refer employees to the appropriate COE service channel to resolve inquiries / transaction requests and provides self-service coaching, as appropriate.

Your Skills & Experience: 

• 5-7 years of HR Business Partner experience
• Expert knowledge of federal employment-related laws and regulations
• Working knowledge of the talent management lifecycle
• Ability to apply HR knowledge / experience across all HR policies, programs, processes, and functions
• Ability to understand HR compliance requirements 
• Strong internal consulting skills, with working ability to influence change 
• Strong business-specific knowledge and organizational behavior / design / effectiveness skills
• Ability to facilitate relationships and partner with business leaders 
• Strong business acumen and project management skills
• Demonstrated ability to train, coach, evaluate, and help improve others’ performance and contributions
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal.
• English (verbal/written/spoken) required; French is an asset
• Responsible for a team of two-three Generalists
• Subject to a criminal background check prior to employment
• Up to 30 percent travel may be required within assigned region 
• flexibility to work in an office and/or at home 
• May be required to visit other locations, including offices, terminals, maintenance shops, etc. 
• Extended periods sitting working on a computer and on a phone
• Normally 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday; may be required to work different or additional hours from time to time

If you’re chosen for the role, you’ll be asked to provide reference and criminal background checks before employment. You’ll only be contacted if you’re selected for an interview. 

Alberta Health Services is seeking an experienced payroll professional for the role of HR Technician/Advisor, Payroll Operations. This position is responsible for: Processing on cycle and off cycle payrolls for Alberta Health Services, Carewest, Alberta Precision Labs, Covenant Health and Board pay. Validates the accuracy of payments, which prevent over/under payments before pay is issued. Handles all garnishments daily to be compliant with legislation. Processing grievance and severance payments requested by Management, HR & Legal. Completing year-end activities for all companies. Managing the daily RBC reporting and uploading of bank files. Providing payroll statistics and transaction rates for HRSS metrics reporting. Provides advice to Payroll users within Human Resources Shared Services. Monitors business and systems processes to ensure they operate efficiently. Troubleshoots, analyzes, and resolves Payroll-related problems. You are organized and meticulous in your work. While you pride yourself on accuracy and correctness, you can easily spot and correct any discrepancies. You are aware of and stay up to date with the rules, regulations, and best practices in the industry and have experience administering payroll in a large, complex organization. You know and are comfortable with payroll software, including PeopleSoft.

Description:

As an HR Technician, you will require specialized skills and knowledge to support complex procedures, practices and initiatives within a department or program.

The People Operations Partner serves as a strategic partner and  advisor to operational leadership teams.  This position provides strategic guidance and advice in areas of workplace investigations, payroll queries, employee relations, policy interpretation and employment law. The People Operations Partner uses system data and partners with internal teams to gather information to support the operations teams in making informed decision that ideally will have little to no impact on people.

Primary Responsibilities

•  Provides consulting to management on HR Policies and procedures.
• Provides guidance to  employees and managers for improved business performance and engagement.
• Partner with HR Associates and employees to solve employee relations issues and concerns.
• Investigates internal and external complaints, and employee relations issues up to management level
• Conducts exist interviews and provides trends and analysis reports to management.
• Develop action plans to comply with local laws and create applicable reports.
• Help facilitate  and follow up in the performance review process including:
• Coaching towards the right approach for Goal Deployment - Objective Setting – Self-Evaluation – Manager Evaluations
• Driving the Performance Development process, including succession analysis, development planning, and replacement planning, as well as taking a leading role in talent acquisition for key roles.
• Ensures compensation and benefit programs are administered in accordance with company policies and procedures. Understand compensation needs and challenges  and partner with Functional Leaders and corporate resources to develop sound pay practices.
• Assist in the coordination of merit increase process, promotions, market adjustments and other salary related needs with the senior leaders based on processes, tools and timing provided.
• Drive strategic staffing needs/support within business.
• Engage with HR Associates and Hiring Managers to solve for difficult / unique recruitment challenges.
• Actively identifies gaps, proposes and implement changes necessary to cover risks.
• Provide support on  organizational initiatives and build on current best practice within the regions in order to drive HR integration synergies.

Education/Experience 

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred and 6 years of relevant experience.
• In lieu of degree, high school diploma or GED and 8+ years of HR Generalist/Business Partner experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft office applications and prior experience in HRIS systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to handle employee relations issues and coaching at all levels.
• Must be detail oriented, possess a high degree of accuracy and work well under pressure.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Previous experience with best practices in workplace investigations relating to misconduct.
• Knowledge and experience with strategic advising on policies, processes and employment law.
• Customer service driven.
• Strong team player.

Physical/Cognitive Requirements

With or without accommodation: 

1. Ability to follow policies and procedures.
2. Ability to read, write and interpret information.
3. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
4. Ability to use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel.
5. Ability to sit/walk/stand for up to 8 hours per day. 
6. Must possess visual acuity, i.e., close, distance, and color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions 

General office environment that is generally favorable.  Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc.  Work is generally performed within an office environment with standard office equipment available.

We’re looking for someone with a passion for helping people and organizations thrive, to join our team as a Manager HR Business Partner / Human Resources Manager in our Calgary Barlow office.   

The successful candidate will support a portfolio in Technology.  In this role you will play a key role in assisting the team to raise the bar on talent management, support our drive to maintain our high-performance culture and provide internal coaching and support to leadership in dealing with a broad spectrum of human resources initiatives.

What you will do:

• Understand the pulse of the organization at all levels and act as a conduit back to senior business leaders and into the HR team
• Be a key partner in supporting various human resources initiatives, programs and projects across the Technology client group
• Support and execute compensation practices and improvements
• Provide consultation and coaching on issues related to legal and procedural compliance, employee relations, workforce planning, talent and performance management, compensation, recruitment & selection and organizational development
• Partner with leadership to identify and understand their needs, and assist them with building effective practices to meet both business and employee needs
• Through knowledge transfer, coaching, and training, increase the ability of business unit managers and staff to independently action and resolve employee relations issues and facilitate change management
• Develop an awareness of business challenges and objectives in order to drive a proactive approach to Human Resources in an evolving landscape
• Actively partner with business leaders to support and challenge leaders thinking in achieving optimal outcomes related to talent and organization effectiveness
• Ensure development of teams with a focus on building high trust relationships, deeper client insight, and strategic thinking
• Manage the expectations and change management communication between new leaders and their teams; have candid conversations regarding expectations and areas of improvement at the Director+ level
• Drive the development of the next generation of leaders across all levels of the organization
• Ensure close alignment with Talent Acquisition and Finance teams regarding key workforce planning metrics
• Stay in touch with industry leading best practices, customize and apply when relevant

What you’ll bring:

• Minimum 8 years of progressive HR experience, including in the business partner space
• Experience supporting wide variety of business unit portfolios considered an asset
• Proven ability to impact and influence at all levels of the organization to achieve optimal outcomes

Schedule: Full time
Shift: No Selection
Length of Contract: No Selection
Work Location: Barlow 2400 32 Ave NE (7789), Calgary, AB
Travel Requirements: Up to 25%
Posting Category/Function: Human Resources & HR Generalist

Requirements:

Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language

Education: Candidates need standard educational qualifications such as College/CEGEP
Experience: Candidates should have experience of 1 to less than 2 years

Candidate Status:

• Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary foreign workers of Canada are eligible for this position
• International Candidates who don’t have a valid Canadian work permit also can apply

Responsibilities:

• • The candidates should be able to identify current and prospective staffing requirements, prepare and post notices and advertisements, and collect and screen applicants

• The candidates should be able to review candidate inventories, recruit graduates of colleges, universities, and other educational institutions, and coordinate and participate in selection and examination boards to evaluate candidates
• The candidates should be able to notify applicants of results of the selection process, prepare job offers, and determine eligibility for entitlements and arrange staff training
• The candidates should be able to supervise personnel clerks performing filing, typing, and record-keeping duties

How to apply:

If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your Resume) through the below-mentioned details

By email
[email protected]

Position Overview

The Department of Undergraduate Medical Education in the Cumming School of Medicine is currently seeking a Full -time Temporary Relief MD Admissions Advisor for approximately 9 months.

The MD Admissions Advisor is responsible for coordinating the admissions process for the Cumming School of Medicines MD Program. Responsibilities include providing advising to prospective and current applicants, providing administrative support for the Admissions Committee and acting as the primary adjudicator of questions regarding applicant eligibility.

Reporting to the Manager, MD Admissions with accountabilities to the Assistant Dean and to the Associate Director.

Position Description

Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

• Program Coordination
  • Provides technical assistance/advice to applicants and referees during the application cycle
  • Advises applicants on accurately entering transcript information into UCAN and advises on the calculation of their GPA
  • Assists applicants with graduate degree forms and general advice with the online application process
  • Manages the intake of thousands of transcripts and prepares them for entry into UCAN, including manual uploading and prepping for outside agency to scan
  • Liaises with main campus recruiters to advise them of the current requirements to the MD program
  • Liaises with the Leaders in Medicine (LIM) Program Coordinator and LIM Director regarding incoming students and current requirements for both programs
  • Accountable for the Applicant Manual and ensures it is updated and edited for the start of the application process
  • Coordination of the Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI) in collaboration with the Assistant Dean and Manager
  • Works closely with the Admissions Team in the admission offer process, including acceptance emails, waiting lists and refusals
  • Verifies the list of admitted students
  • Meets and advises prospective students to answer any specific questions before sending an application
  • Advises candidates whose file requires special attention owing to exceptional circumstances 
• Leadership
  • Communicates as required with other medical school Admissions Offices regarding common issues
  • Advises current/prospective applicants to the MD program in both a one-one-one and group setting regarding the requirements for application into the MD program, and guides them through the admissions process
  • Corresponds with current/prospective applicants via email, phone or mail regarding the MD admissions requirements
  • Coordinates meetings and workshops for the Admissions Selection Committee (ASC). This includes recruiting ASC members, attending meetings, taking the minutes and supporting the ASC Committee as required
  • Advises and assists other college/high school career advisors on the MD admissions process
  • Represents the Cumming School of Medicines MD Program on the MD Admissions process, on and off campus, to prospective students
  • Plans and implements recruitment activities for high schools and post-secondary institutions, and evaluates the success of these recruitment efforts
  • Working closely with the Admissions Assistant Dean and manages ongoing strategic communications with high school and post-secondary independent counselors, including email, print, web and other media

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree required
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience is required
• Experience in an undergraduate medical environment is required
• Previous experience in an advisory role is required
• Ability to successfully manage and keep track of large volumes of applicant inquiries and provide accurate and timely advice is required
• The ability to work independently demonstrating good judgment in a fast-paced environment with many conflicting priorities
• Ability to work outside of regular work hours as required. Regular work week schedule (Monday to Friday - 830 am – 430 pm) with occasional variances in start and end time, and may be expected to attend events or provide service outside normal working hours
• Demonstrated outstanding interpersonal communication skills, including written and verbal required
• Strong critical thinking, judgement and decision-making skills
• Ability to work under pressure to meet strict and multiple timelines
• Ability to work effectively individually and as a team member
• Excellent computer skills including experience using Microsoft Office suite of programs
• PeopleSoft and UCAN experience is an asset
• Strong organization, multi-tasking and time management skills with the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines
• High level of integrity, discretion, professionalism and ability to maintain confidentiality is required
• The ability to perform moderately heavy lifting, move tables, push carts and carry items is required
• Requires the ability to stand / walk for long periods of time

Application Deadline:  February 21, 2024

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.