Position Title
Human Resources Advisor
Research Project
Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace & Security
Department/Unit
Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace and Security
Location
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Employee Group
Grant-Paid (non-union)
Duration of Contract (if applicable)
1 year
Employment Type
Full Time
Full-time Equivalency (FTE)
1.0
Salary
$54,222 - $72,426 per annum at 35 hours per week
About Dalhousie University
Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.
Job Summary
The Roméo Dallaire Child Soldiers Initiative (Dallaire Initiative) was established in 2007 by retired Lieutenant-General the Honourable Roméo Dallaire, former Force Commander of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda (UNAMIR). Our mission is to develop new strategies and tactics to progressively end the recruitment and use of children as soldiers worldwide. As of April 2020, the Dallaire Initiative has now become the Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace and Security. Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Human Resources Advisor will be responsible for all areas of human resources management, such as recruitment, staffing, leave management, contract administration, records management, supporting HR system technology (HRIS) and job performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Leads full-cycle recruitment processes, including job postings, advertising, candidate screening, interviews, and selection in accordance with hiring policies.
- Provides expert guidance to hiring committees to ensure equitable, transparent, and conflict-free recruitment practices, including developing interview tools and training.
- Manages onboarding and offboarding processes, delivering orientation, coordinating cross-functional support, and ensuring a positive employee lifecycle experience.
- Maintains and optimizes HR systems by tracking leave, analyzing HR metrics, and recommending improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
- Delivers HR advisory services on employee relations matters, including policy interpretation, investigations, conflict resolution, and performance management.
- Administers employment documentation and HR operations, including contracts, payroll coordination, personnel records, and facilities/service requests.
Note
The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work from within Nova Scotia) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.
Required Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in Business Administration or a relevant field, with five years of human resources administration experience (or an equivalent combination of training and experience).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), SharePoint, with HRIS software experience.
- Demonstrated understanding of cross-cultural contexts and respect for diversity; multicultural, multilingual, and multidisciplinary teams. Demonstrated interest in global and/or humanitarian affairs.
- Highly proactive and organized in anticipating and responding to the needs of the organization. Demonstrates discretion, sensitivity, respect for diversity, confidentiality, tact and diplomacy.
- Excellent organizational and multitasking skills; demonstrated ability to work within tight deadlines and under pressure. Ability to work well both independently and in a team environment.
Assets
- Experience working within non-profit, academic, political and/or government institutions.
- Proficiency in French, Spanish or Portuguese.
- Experience using PeopleAdmin Recruitment System
Job Competencies
The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s
core and
leadership competencies, in particular:
- Respect & Inclusion
- Adaptability
- Knowledge & Thinking Skills
- Communication
- Service
Additional Information
Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a voluntary RRSP, health and dental plans, a wellness allowance, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.
Application Consideration
Applications from current university employees and external candidates are assessed concurrently. Current university employees will be given special consideration.
We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or People and Culture.
Diversity Statement
Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please review our Employment Equity information.
If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here.
