Manager Human Resources & Administration

York is a leading international teaching and research university, and a driving force for positive change. Empowered by a welcoming and diverse community with a uniquely global perspective, we are preparing our students for their long-term careers and personal success. Together, we can make things right for our communities, our planet and our future.

The Lassonde School of Engineering at York University was established in 2011, committed to our ground-breaking work in developing The Renaissance EngineerTM. Our mission is to create a culture that hums with curiosity, embraces ambiguity and is always hungry for learning. We are mobilizing a critical mass of risk-takers and change-makers, engaged in engineering and science education focused on reimagining the engineers and scientists of tomorrow. We are a group of doers, who truly love where we work, learn and grow. As a result, our School has been recognized as one of the top 10 emerging leaders, noted as a 'Place to Watch' in Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s report on ‘The global state of the art in engineering education’. Our School is a crucial part of York University, which is ranked 26th globally and 5th in Canada in Times Higher Education‘s 2019 University Impact Rankings that assesses universities against the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Our School values the society it lives and thrives in, and genuinely aims to be reflective of the community we are part of by creating pathways to attract our youth to STEM opportunities.

In this role you will contribute to the achievement of the School's mission by exercising leadership in the development and maintenance of a professional, effective, and positive work environment. The Manager will work collaboratively with Lassonde managers to foster a culture of excellence and inclusion that will attract, retain, develop, and motivate qualified and engaged employees.The Manager of Human Resources & Administration is responsible for providing leadership in all areas of human resources and general administration at Lassonde. The Manager provides expert-level advice and guidance on all employee relations matters to the management team and academic administrators related to both non-academic and academic affiliations. In conjunction with the Executive Officer, and in collaboration with the Lassonde management team, the Manager develops strategies, plans, policies, and procedures to achieve the School's short- and long-term goals and objectives in support of Lassonde's strategic plan. Fosters a culture of respect, equity, diversity, and inclusion within Lassonde.

To be considered for this opportunity, you will bring the following:

University Degree required preferably with focus in Business Administration / Human Resources or equivalent combination of education and experience. Human Resources Professional certification is required (CHRL). 5 - 7 years related managerial and human resources/employee relations experience in a large unionized public sector organization. Experience in an educational environment preferred. Demonstrated experience with organizational design and implementation of change. Demonstrated experience and expertise in salary budget planning, conflict resolution, training and development, and health and safety.

For full position details, including skills and knowledge requirements, and to apply to this exciting opportunity visit the External Career Portal (www.yorku.ca/jobs) and refer to posting 103085.

We offer comprehensive benefits and access to superb educational and recreational facilities. For more information on what York has to offer U please visit: http://hr.info.yorku.ca/benefits/

The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), Indigenous Peoples and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation. York University is committed to a positive, supportive, and inclusive environment.

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We are committed to enhancing our environmentally and socially responsible practices for the benefit of all members of the York community. Our long-term perspective recognizes our responsibility to be innovators and to continually work as a community to reduce our ecological impact.