Human Resources Advisor

Located at the head of Lake Ontario and within the municipalities of Burlington and Hamilton, Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG) is the largest botanical garden in Canada and one of the nation’s earliest nature sanctuaries. Comprising some 2700 acres of protected wetlands, botanical collections, parkland and display gardens, and within easy access of millions of nature-starved urban citizens, RBG dedicates its expertise in horticulture, conservation, science and education to connect people, plants and place for the purpose of nurturing and preserving healthy growing life on our planet. RBG directs its efforts, and seeks the support of individuals and organizations, to realize its vision of a world in which everyone is awake to the beauty, diversity and necessity of plants, and from that consciousness more actively works together to protect and preserve plant species and habitats and, by extension, our planet.

As a member of the Human Resources team, the HR Advisor provides support and guidance to managers and staff on all HR matters.

Duties

• Provides consultation, expertise and advice to RBG managers and staff in all areas of human resources including, but not limited to recruitment, labour relations and on boarding.
• Provides advice and interpretation of all relevant legislation, regulations, collective agreements, policies, directives and guidelines to support adherence and consistency in the day-to-day management of RBG’s workforce.
• Coordinates the planning and implementation of the full-time, part-time and student staffing programs. Collaborates with department managers to identify and draft job descriptions, job ads and interview questions. Participates in the selection process and prepares job offers.
• Leads the development and implementation of onboarding programs for all new employees (full-time, part-time and student).
• Plans and coordinates RBG’s human resource programs and initiatives to ensure consistent implementation and management across RBG including succession planning, performance management and recognition program.
• Develops and designs compensation packages and policies consistent with RBG’s strategic priorities and reflective of market conditions. Conducts regular compensation comparisons and prepares summary reports for the CEO.
• Oversees the implementation of the performance management system and pay for performance system.
• Provides support, advice and guidance to managers on a wide range of staffing issues including but not limited to staffing, retention, dismissal, classification, training, professional development and performance management.
• Provides support to the health and safety committee and the development of safe and early return to work programs.

Qualifications

• CHRP/CHRL designation preferred.
• 3-5 years experience in a similar role.
• Experience using ADP/WFN an asset.
• Proven knowledge of human resource management theories, techniques and principles in all areas of human resources including recruitment, job descriptions, compensation administration and labour/staff relations.
• Demonstrated knowledge and interpretative understanding of human resource policies, directives and guidelines, collective agreements, relevant employment related provincial legislation.
• Strategic labour relations skills and demonstrated experience in the resolution of labour relations issues.
• Project planning and management skills to lead a variety of project initiatives.
• Demonstrated relationship management skills to develop and maintain key business relationships with all stakeholders.
• Payroll experience is an asset.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Working Conditions

• Position is required to work both indoors and outdoors.
• Ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office environment.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Repetitive motions that include the wrists, hands and/or fingers

Upon request, suitable accommodations are available under the Accessibility for Ontarians Act.

We thank all those applicants however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.