The City of Mission is seeking an experienced, collaborative, and service-oriented Senior Human Resources Advisor to take a leadership role within the Human Resources department and support the delivery of strategic and operational HR services across the organization. Reporting to the General Manager, Corporate Services, this exempt position leads the planning, organization, supervision, direction, and evaluation of human resources staff and programs in support of Council and corporate strategic goals.
In this key leadership role, you will help deliver effective and responsive human resources programs and services in areas including human resource planning, organizational development, recruitment and selection, performance management, job evaluation/classification, compensation and benefits administration, and employee safety, wellness, and health. You will also foster an employee-oriented culture that emphasizes quality, continuous improvement, engagement, and high performance by providing orientation, development, coaching, and support to managers across the organization.
The Senior Human Resources Advisor also plays an important role in supporting positive labour and employee relations by managing collective agreement interpretation, negotiations, labour-management relations, investigations, disciplinary and grievance matters, and participation on joint committees. This position provides advice and guidance on employee relations issues, ensures compliance with City policies and regulatory requirements, and leads the development, implementation, and consistent application of HR policies, procedures, systems, and administrative processes. The role also contributes to corporate training and organizational development planning, including reviewing and improving performance appraisal processes and identifying organizational learning needs.