Manager of Human Resources

London, ON

Are you an experienced HR leader looking to take the next step in your successful career? Can you establish strong collaborative relationships to achieve results? Do you have the business acumen and the subject matter expertise to advise both staff and senior management? Are you passionate about making HR a service-oriented internal resource? If you answered “YES” in all cases, this exciting opportunity in London Hydro’s Human Resources Department is not to be missed.

Under the direction of the Vice-President, Human Resources & Strategic Planning, or designate, you will manage various human resources activities in consultation with business units. This will include talent management (i.e. compensation, job analysis, recruitment and selection, onboarding, learning and development and associated software, performance management, resource planning); corporate programs (DEI, mental wellness); culture/engagement, recognition and retention programs; employee-related policy development; employment standards and regulations; and employee-related recordkeeping and reporting. A champion of best practices in all things HR, you will also assist with labour relations matters, and assist the VP of Human Resources & Strategic Planning with departmental initiatives.

JOB DUTIES

More specifically, as Manager of Human Resources, you will:

• Supervise, and provide technical and administrative direction to, the HR Coordinator. Plan, recommend, implement and continuously evaluate the corporation’s talent strategy, with an aim to attract, develop and retain engaged, high-performing employees and teams, and maximize organizational effectiveness.  Develop, implement and maintain optimal and consistent practices in recruitment, retention and employee performance management and development.  Manage the departmental training plan and budget. Coordinate the creation of in-house course material, orientation and onboarding materials, and various development programs (e.g. trades/apprentices, professional, leadership).  Design, configure and maintain the corporation’s performance-management/review, employee-recognition and corporate culture/engagement processes and systems, and provide support to the corporation on related best practices, methodologies and techniques. Compile, prepare, and distribute analyses, reports, studies, and statistical data for management purposes, bargaining and other departmental matters. Assist with maintaining departmental statistics. Contribute to the maintenance of job descriptions, and job evaluation/pay equity maintenance processes.    Address departmental and/or labour relations matters in the absence of the Vice-President, Human Resources & Strategic Planning. Contribute to labour relations and collective bargaining strategy and activities, and collective-agreement interpretation and compliance.  Assist with departmental initiatives and projects. Monitor the legislative/regulatory environment on human resources matters and coordinate change management, as needed. Develop and maintain employment-related corporate policy and procedures.    Ensure the accuracy and maintenance of the Learning Management System (LMS) and electronic and paper-based employee and departmental records.   Contribute to the corporation’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and mental wellness programs.  Participate in other committees and working groups, as needed.

• Adhere to all Occupational Health and Safety Act rules and regulations, the IHSA's Electrical Utility Safety Rules, London Hydro safe work practices and procedures, and all components of London Hydro's health and safety program.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

The qualified Manager of Human Resources we seek must be able to meet the following requirements:

• Successful completion of a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in a related field PLUS additional specialized training.  More than five (5) years of progressive human-resources experience, ideally in a unionized environment. Strong leadership, interpersonal, managerial, coaching, negotiation/mediation, change management and conflict-resolution skills. Proven ability to establish strong collaborative working relationships, including excellent written and verbal communication skills, presentation skills, and business acumen. Team-oriented and results-driven approach with strong supervisory skills. Analytical thinking, excellent research and analytical skills, and attention to detail. Proficiency using a personal computer and appropriate software packages.  A high degree of confidentiality and discretion.

• Experience in/knowledge of the electricity sector (an asset).

NOTE: Please note that applicants who receive any conditional offer of employment from London Hydro will be required to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada as a condition of employment and to maintain their status as fully vaccinated as a condition of continued employment. London Hydro will consider individual requests for accommodation by applicants who cannot be fully vaccinated due to grounds protected under the Human Rights Code.

About London Hydro

For over a century, London Hydro has been providing safe, affordable and reliable electricity to a diverse customer base. We are one of the area’s larger employers, with a highly skilled and motivated team of people across many different occupations. Through this dedicated team and an extensive network of overhead and underground power lines, we power over 160,000 homes and businesses, and continue to improve the way people live and work.

Living in London offers many lifestyle benefits. Develop your career at London Hydro.

Watch the short video below for more details!

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For more information, and to apply:

To find out more about London Hydro, an OMERS employer, please visit our website at www.londonhydro.com. If you are both qualified and safety-focused, we invite you to send your resume, by Friday, April 7, 2023, to: Human Resources Department, London Hydro Inc., P.O. Box 2700, London, ON  N6A 4H6. Fax: 519-661-5164. E-mail (quote Manager of Human Resources in the subject line): jobs@londonhydro.com. The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Record Check prior to the commencement of employment. An education check will also be conducted.

London Hydro is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation is available under the Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

While we appreciate all applications received, only those invited for an interview will be acknowledged. Any personal information submitted will be managed in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used only to determine eligibility for employment.

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, this advertisement is directed to applicants who are authorized to work in Canada.