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Parks Canada

Human Resources Manager

Whitehorse

FULL TIME

October 21, 2024

Parks Canada - Yukon Field Unit
Location: Whitehorse, Yukon (with the possibility of working from another Parks Canada location in Haines Junction, Dawson City, or Old Crow).
PE-04
$99,074 to $110,122 (plus applicable isolated post allowances and vacation travel assistance)For further information on the organization, please visit Parks Canada
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Closing date: 11 November 2024 - 23:59, Pacific Time
Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad. Apply online

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
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Join our team for a rewarding and flexible career, and experience Canada like never before.

At Parks Canada, we are committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We encourage applications from candidates who represent the diverse communities across Canada, including Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, women, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community. In support of achieving a diversified workforce, preference may be given at various stages of the selection process to candidates self-declaring as belonging to one or more Employment Equity groups.

Duties

Reporting to the Yukon Field Unit Superintendent, the Human Resources Manager will oversee human resources (HR) management services, providing expert advice and guidance across various disciplines. You will lead HR operations in the Yukon, managing a team of four professionals and overseeing HR services for approximately 146 employees. Your responsibilities will include handling recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and aligning HR plans with the organization’s goals and workforce needs.

You will take a leading role in fostering a workplace culture that emphasizes equity, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring that all team members feel welcome and a strong sense of belonging.

Parks Canada collaborates with Indigenous communities to manage national parks and historic sites in the Yukon. These areas hold deep cultural significance for Indigenous peoples, who have longstanding connections with lands, waters, and ice through their heritage and traditional activities. Both Kluane National Park and Reserve, and Vuntut National Park are co-managed with First Nations through modern treaties. As a member of the Parks Canada team in the Yukon, you will play a crucial role in working with Indigenous partners to protect, present, and share these remarkable places.

Work environment

Parks Canada is proud to be recognized by Forbes as one of Canada's Best Employers.

Parks Canada is a federal government agency responsible for the protection and presentation of nationally significant examples of Canada’s natural and cultural heritage through a system of national parks, marine conservation areas, and historic sites from coast, to coast, to coast.

The Yukon Field Unit office is located in Whitehorse, a vibrant, diverse, and accessible northern community with access to amazing cultural and recreational opportunities. Other Field Unit work locations include Haines Junction, Dawson City, and Old Crow.

What does Parks Canada offer?
Possibility of relocation assistance
✅ Job stability

️ Work-life balance

Paid vacation and leave
Pension and retirement benefits
Health and dental benefits
Training and professional development opportunities
Beautiful work locations

Transfer and promotion opportunities

Diverse and inclusive workplaces
Contribution to public service

Possibility of flexible hours and compressed work weeks

Intent of the process

This process will staff one full-time position in Whitehorse, Yukon, with the possibility of working from another Parks Canada office in the Yukon.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.
A covering letter

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION:
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution, certification as a registered Human Resources Professional, or equivalent, acceptable experience in human resources.
Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

Experience providing HR services in disciplines such as Labour Relations, Classification, Staffing/Resourcing/Recruitment, Learning and Professional Development, HR Planning, Disability Management
Experience providing strategic advice and recommendations to management on human resources issues (e.g., staffing, organizational design, classification, labour relations, training, disability management, occupational health and safety, or other HR disciplines)
Experience preparing various professional communications, such as memos to staff, briefing notes, presentations, or written reports
Experience implementing and interpreting human resources acts, regulations, policies, and standards

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential
Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of trends, opportunities, and challenges relating to Human Resources in the Yukon

ABILITIES:

Ability to lead, manage, and develop a team
Ability to provide strategic advice to address complex human resources issues
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
Ability to build partnerships and strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

Personally connects with others
Exercises sound judgment
Strives for excellence
Demonstrates integrity
Client service orientation: Develops and sustains long-term relationships with clients based on in-depth knowledge and understanding of their business needs

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Willingness to successfully complete training provided by Parks Canada
Willingness to wear a Parks Canada uniform, as required
Willingness to work irregular hours, overtime, weekends and/or statutory holidays and provincial/territorial holidays, when required
Willingness to travel

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

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