Regular Full-Time Position - (1.0 FTE)
This position has a yearly salary range of $126,470 to $158,087
(Management/Excluded Group)
Reporting to the Director, People Services & Culture (PS&C), the incumbent leads YHC’s human resources function and related client services, including support for labour relations and employee relations, workforce development, recruitment, compensation and benefits, and effective integration with other people support services. This position strongly supports business needs and ensures the proper implementation of the organization’s strategy and objectives by leading HR initiatives, promoting corporate values, helping build partner-based relationships (internally and externally) and developing people-focused policies, processes and programs.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
• In-depth knowledge of theory and practice of HR management and all relevant disciplines, such as: labour relations, recruitment/retention, organizational development, workforce development/job analysis, compensation/total rewards, and ability management;
• In-depth knowledge of applicable laws, standards, regulations, protocols and policies;
• Excellent communication, active listening, negotiation and presentation skills;
• Strong customer-service skills and client-centered approach;
• Excellent organizational and writing skills;
• Excellent research, investigative, analytical and problem solving skills;
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, etc.) and knowledge of HRIS software applications;
• Ability to plan, organize, schedule, assign work and assess employee performance;
• Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy;
• People oriented and results driven;
• Ability to build strategy and provide leadership in achieving objectives; and
• Cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity
The successful candidate will have post-secondary education in business, human resources management, or organizational effectiveness; A minimum of five (5) years’ strategic human resources or labour relations management experience in a unionized environment preferably within a hospital or health authority as well as demonstrated success in progressive leadership roles; Experience leading a high-performing team; Experience leading organizational and cultural change; Demonstrated experience with HR metrics and using data to solve real-world issues; and CPHR or CHRL designation.
An equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience may be considered.
Incentives
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
We are a family of acute care hospitals focused on delivering safe and excellent care to all Yukoners, closer to home, at our facilities in Whitehorse, Dawson City and Watson Lake. Our comprehensive health services set a high standard of care in our territory and are models of care both nationally and internationally. Our community of more than 500 health care providers, professionals and medical staff are passionate about and strive to provide the best care every time.
Whitehorse General Hospital is Yukon’s primary acute care centre, providing a full range of care, including 24/7 emergency care, inpatient and ambulatory care, surgical services, cancer care, visiting specialists clinics, therapy and lab services, and advanced diagnostic imaging.
Dawson City Community Hospital and Watson Lake Community Hospital allow many Yukoners to receive care closer to home through access to 24/7 emergency care, inpatient and ambulatory care as well as many lab and diagnostic imaging services.
