Human Resources Business Partner

Reference Number : 26322_062022 Status : Permanent - Full time Job Category : Human Resources City : WINNIPEG Province : Manitoba Annual Salary / Hourly Rate :

Number of positions to be filled : 1 Application Deadline: : 2022-06-22 Description : As an HRBP at VIA Rail Canada you will play a key role in providing strategic HR guidance and support the HR cycle activities for a diverse population of unionized and non unionized employees located throughout Canada. Reporting to the Senior Manager HR and as part of the national HRBP team you will support the rollout of HR initiatives while coaching the managers on policies and practices.

You have the ability to quickly adapt to an evolving culture and changing work environment and see opportunities for improvement. By combining these qualities with your capacity to establish relationships of trust you will be instrumental in the positioning of the HR role in the business and with our business partners.

This position could be based anywhere in Canada but also requires support to our strategic partners across the country.

Responsibilities

• Understand the context issues and challenges of your partners within VIA s organization
• Strategically support the culture change and evolution of the sector
• Develop and orchestrate the implementation of HR solutions to address issues including union relations and grievance management
• Interact with and influence managers at various levels
• Roll out HR practices in the sector s divisions
• Monitor the organizational climate
• Support the partners in human resources activities such as talent acquisition performance and compensation management employee relations talent and leadership development and change management
• Partner with the HR centers of expertise on delivering the team s strategic priorities.

Requirements :

• Bachelor s degree in Human Resources management or industrial relations
• Over 6-8 years of experience as a Human Resources generalist
• Experience in a unionized environment
• Fully bilingual in French and English
• This position may require travels to be present in the different sites.

Competencies

• Ability to analyze business issues and recommend effective and adapted solutions
• Knowledge of employment/labor standards in Canada as well as Knowledge of Human Rights Legislation
• Highly ethical and able to deal with confidential issues with tact and discretion
• Good understanding of change management
• Being an enthusiastic team player with a strong drive to create a positive work environment
• Ability to influence management teams and union representatives
• Strong communication skills in French and English both oral and written
• High degree of organizational skills and autonomy
• Capable of effectively managing multiple demands from a variety of sources.

Why choose VIA Rail

• Generous compensation and benefits package.
• Flexible hybrid remote work model.
• Numerous career advancement opportunities.
• An environment that supports employee health and well being.
• A wide range of health and wellness benefits for employees and their families including unlimited telemedicine service.
• The chance to be part of a sustainable transportation service connecting Canadian communities.
• Learn more about VIA Rail at corpo.viarail.ca

Condition of Employment

• VIA Rail is committed to protecting the health and providing a safe environment for its employees and customers. Therefore in accordance with current policy VIA Rail requires that all members of its staff be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof as a condition of employment.

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VIA Rail thanks all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. VIA Rail is an employment-equity employer and encourages all qualified candidates to apply. VIA Rail Canada is proud to be a military friendly employer.