Human Resources Generalist

Join CFHI as a Human Resources Generalist!

Are you looking for a role that combines your passion for human resources and your passion for improving health and healthcare? Does your drive for HR excellence match CFHI’s values in putting people first? Do you enjoy finding new and innovative ways of improving the delivery of HR? 

If this sounds like you, join CFHI and let’s make change happen!  Based in Ottawa, CFHI is a federally funded not-for-profit organization that identifies proven healthcare innovations and accelerates their spread across Canada. We work shoulder-to-shoulder with staff and external stakeholders to improve health and care for all Canadians.

CFHI is seeking a full-time Human Resources Generalist to join our team for a 1-year term.

What does a Human Resources Generalist do?

Working closely with the Senior People Specialist, the HR Generalist is responsible for providing human resources support, general advice and direction to staff on human resources policies and programming; to satisfy the current and future needs of its employees; and meet legislative compliance. To achieve this, the HR Generalist will ensure that human resources systems and processes are continuously improving the support provided to staff throughout CFHI.

Are you the right person for this role?

If you have the experience and skills below, we want to hear from you!

• Relevant Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, or equivalent post-secondary education in recognized Human Resources accreditation.
• Working towards Certified Human Resource Professional designation preferred.
• Bilingual in French and English is required (English communication skills at Advanced, “C” level and French communication skills at Intermediate, “B” level; Advanced “C” level preferred).
• Minimum of two (2) years progressive experience in a related position.
• Highly developed interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Excellent project management skills including the ability to plan and carry out broad assignments, often involving collaborative efforts; ensuring their timely completion.
• Excellent written communication skills to facilitate policy and program development and achieve program success.
• Complex problem-solving skills; ability to develop unique solutions; comprehension of highly complex material.
• Demonstrated time management skills.
• Advanced software skills including automated human resources information systems and MS Office.
• Tact and diplomacy to deal with internal/ external contacts.
• High level of confidentiality required.
• Well organized and attentive to details.
• Ability to work well in a small, dynamic and highly motivated team.

CHECK OUT THE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ON OUR WEBSITE: https://www.cfhi-fcass.ca/AboutUs/Employment/human-resources-generalist

Tell us your story.

Tell us how you can help shape our vision for an improved healthcare system in Canada in this role by sending us a cover letter and your résumé to CFHI’s Human Resources team at hr-rh@cfhi-fcass.ca no later than August 20, 2019.

CFHI is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles of Employment Equity. We encourage applcations from all qualified women and men, including visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, and persons with disabilities. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.