HR Specialist – Talent Acquisition & Engagement
$47,300 - $56,000 per year, full-time permanent, generous benefits package
As Canada’s second largest science centre, Science North operates a multi-faceted operation in Sudbury, Ontario, along with a thriving International Sales business and bases of operations in Thunder Bay and Sault Ste. Marie along with national touring operations. Our people are what drives the success of the organization and what make all the moving pieces come together seamlessly. Our Human Resources and Organization Development team work together to grow, develop and serve our greatest resource. We are looking to add to our team with the addition of an HR Specialist, Talent Acquisition and Engagement.
Under the supervision of the Manager, Organizational Development Operations, you will work alongside a team of professionals to navigate a diverse and exciting portfolio. In this role, you will lend your talent and be a key driver in the planning, implementation and oversight of recruiting, benefits, employee engagement/recognition and health & safety. In order to be successful, you will ideally have a degree in a related discipline and 1-2 years’ experience working within a similar portfolio. As part of the team, you will also support numerous other initiatives and programs in our highly collaborative team. Our culture is people-centric, and you will be hands-on, working directly with our internal and external partners and staff, both one-on-one and as part of teams. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fantastic team that is cooperative, supportive, and takes pride in their work.
This is a permanent full-time opportunity based at 100 Ramsey Lake Road, Sudbury and is not suitable for remote work.
Position highlights:
- Administer and drive recruitment needs/fulfillment across the whole organization, make recommendations on best practices for advertising, candidate searching
- Write, edit and adjust job postings for a variety of positions
- Maintain recruitment branding hubs and job boards
- Oversee employee engagement and administer recognition events, programs and platforms; support cross-functional teams in development and execution of similar initiatives
- Work with the team to maximize employment grant cycles, application, implementation and reporting
- Coordinate and administer employee benefits and pension programs, respond to concerns and provide information and education
- Work in conjunction with the Manager of Risk and cross-functional teams to address health and safety needs, concerns and initiatives
- Executes WSIB reporting and follow-ups
- Conducts or arranges for safety/health related training; maintains records and data base of employee training, licenses, certifications
- Support staff in navigating necessary HR systems in collaboration with team members
Qualifications:
- A post-secondary degree and/or diploma that lends to the position or equivalent experience
- 1-2 years’ experience working in the listed portfolio areas
- Exceptional communication and advanced interpersonal skills
- Knowledge and experience with employment standards, occupational health and safety and other related legislation
- Demonstrated aptitude for problem-solving, planning, and communicating
- Demonstrated ability to work seamlessly with a large team of stakeholders with a service excellence standard
- Self-motivated with ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team
- A valid G driver's license in good standing with a 3-year clean driving abstract
- Computer skills with proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Experience with HRIS systems considered an asset
Don’t meet every single requirement? At Science North we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Compensation Highlights:
- Full-time permanent opportunity
- Competitive salary starting at $47,300 to $56,000 per year
- Annual performance and merit increase consideration
- Participation in the Science North Employee Incentive Plan
- Flexible work arrangements
- Comprehensive group benefit package including medical, dental, vision, paramedical, life/travel insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, 24/7 telemedicine access, wellness spending account/ onsite physio/chiro services
- Pension plan following one year
- Science North annual family membership
- Onsite gym
- Free or discounted admission to other attractions outside Sudbury, Science North facilities and program discounts, fitness membership contribution, on-site parking
- Professional development opportunities
- Minimum 3 weeks vacation with incremental entitlements of one week after 5 and 10 yrs of service
- Free onsite parking
If you have any questions or need more information, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at
[email protected]
Apply online at http://sciencenorth.ca/careers. An early application represents your best opportunity for consideration. Science North is committed to an inclusive workplace and invites applications from all qualified individuals to join our diverse team. Accommodations are available upon request in all aspects of Science North’s selection process. We thank all interested candidates; only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Science North is grateful to work with First Nations across Northern Ontario and we give thanks to the Indigenous Peoples who have cared for this land since time immemorial. We pay respect to their traditions, ways of knowing, and acknowledge their many contributions to innovations in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, past and present. We also recognize the Métis Nation of Ontario for their historic and ongoing contributions. Science North commits to deepening engagement, relationships and partnerships in order to advance truth and reconciliation, honour and reflect Indigenous ways of knowing, grow economic opportunities, and collaborate with Indigenous peoples as partners in order to inspire all people to be engaged with science in the world around them.
Science North is a registered charity and is an agency of the Government of Ontario
