Director of Human Resources

Who We Are

We are a dynamic, growth-oriented, and safety-focused company. Our organization has been deemed to be an “essential service” by providing collection and processing for Waste and Recycling that keep our communities clean and safe. With customer service and safety as a key focus, we are looking for energetic and driven employees to support our company growth and play a crucial role in waste diversion. Emterra Group is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers, a certified diverse supplier of the Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC), the Canadian Women Business Enterprise National Council (WBE) and WEConnect International.  
 
Who You Are

Emterra Group is seeking a Human Resources Director to lead an effective and accomplished team. The successful incumbent must have a strong foundation in Labour Relations, Talent Management Organizational Development, and Occupational Health and demonstrate a high level of integrity with the proven ability to foster open and transparent processes and build relationships that encourage input and feedback as a means of improving internal service delivery.

With a reputation as a nimble and decisive organization, Emterra Group has become a socially responsible leader within the recycling and waste management industry that requires much more than a commodity approach to conducting business with its customers and partners.  The Human Resources Director will experience the excitement of removing barriers, driving cultural change, creating sector leading programs and practices, promoting new talent management approaches, and helping internal clients - the other members of the senior leadership team - solve problems.

Reporting to the Chief Sustainability Officer, the Human Resources Director is accountable for leading a multi-functional HR department in the strategic design, implementation and management of all HR programs, policies, and procedures.  As a key member of the leadership team and with the support of the HR team, the Director will recommend and in a highly participative manner, lead and implement HR initiatives that are aligned with and that support the execution of the business’ business plan and strategic priorities. 

Are you ready to jumpstart your career by joining one of Canada’s greenest employers and become part of the environmental solution? If so, apply now!
 
Reasons to Apply, Stay and Grow with Emterra Group:

With an eye to continued growth and steady employment, here are some of the reasons to work for Emterra Group.

• Competitive wage plus health benefits (drug, dental, vision, LTD, life insurance)
• Ongoing support and resources to ensure your personal professional success;
• Training and Development opportunities supplemented with a Tuition Assistance Program
• A solid organization within which you are able to develop your competencies for future growth;

What will you do?

• The Director will, as a trusted business partner, interact effectively across the organization; s/he will develop a solid understanding of the competitive market of the company and of the dynamic nature of the business, and help further develop a multi-year strategic plan;
• Design, develop and implement an HR and people plan that aligns well with the overall business plan and follows human resources policies, programs and practices for hourly, salaried and executive employee groups that strive to meet the company’s strategic goals;
• Develop and deliver in a highly participative manner, an employee-oriented, high performance company culture that emphasizes entrepreneurship, diversity, integrity, quality, and continuous improvement;
• Manage, develop, and mentor an HR team that aspires to become a strong business partner to the organization;
• Identify, develop and maintain HR policies and practices that are compliant with current legislation, corporate values, work environment and employees;
• Leadership of Labour Relations activities, including fostering positive union relations, contract administration, grievance management, arbitrations, and lead collective bargaining;
• As needed, represent the company at various labour, Human Rights, and workers compensation proceedings;
• All talent management initiatives including but not limited to the development and execution of various talent acquisition, talent development, and talent retention strategies for all levels of the organization, ensuring programs are designed to promote loyalty, commitment, and a career orientation for employees;
• Create and implement tactics to reduce turnover and increase retention at all levels of the organization, from front-line to executive teams;
• Leadership of organizational development strategies including but not limited to development and implementation of workforce planning programs, succession planning programs, performance management and engagement initiatives;
• Lead training and development initiatives that will develop the knowledge, skills and attributes of the company’s 1,000+ frontline, administrative and management employees;
• Leadership of HR systems and data, ensuring accurate and effective information flow; use the data to improve the performance of the HR team and the ability of the company to achieve its business plans and strategic objectives;
• Development of HR metrics to support and enhance business performance, and demonstrate the value and efficacy of HR programs and processes;
• Overall development and management of the Human Resources budget; and
• Other duties as required.

What will you bring?

• University degree in Business Administration or related discipline or equivalent knowledge and experience; CHRP/CHRL designation is considered an asset;
• 10+ years of human resources experience, the majority at a leadership level with demonstrated experience in leading and managing the performance of professional, administrative, and front-line employees; experience gained in a multi-location, logistics-oriented industrial services environment that’s national in scope would be a strong asset;
• Experience in a senior labour relations leadership role where expertise has been developed in the negotiation of grievances and in leading the collective bargaining process;
• Experience in leading best practices in Occupational and Non-Occupational case management;
• Has ideally held organizational development responsibilities including demonstrated experience developing and delivering talent acquisition and retention strategies;
• Effective leadership skills; sound financial management and strategic business planning capabilities;
• Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and communicate effectively at all levels of an organization;
• Has a track record of becoming a trusted HR business partner who understands the problems and focuses on collectively finding solutions;
• Able to adapt to a fast-paced environment that requires a constant reset of priorities and a commitment to achieving deliverables; is able to delegate effectively;
• Able to take a hands-on approach to getting things done; able to shift from one end of this spectrum quickly and seamlessly to the other on a frequent basis;
• Well-developed planning and organizational skills and ability to deal successfully with conflict;
• Demonstrated skills in change management, including an ability to initiate, lead, and implement progressive and proactive human resource policies and programs;
• Sound knowledge of relevant region-specific employment standards and legislation;
• Confident self-starter with a practical and pragmatic approach; can effectively present/defend an opinion and make/execute sound recommendations; can exude a level of control and pride for his/her department that is recognized and valued across the organization;
• Projects contagious energy and a passion for their profession and the business; and
• Can call on a sense of humour.