Position Summary:

As a member of the Human Resources team, the Recruitment/ HR Advisor provides full cycle recruiting tasks and internal customer service for all employees.  The ideal candidate should enjoy working in a dynamic setting with a diverse set of responsibilities.  To align with our culture, the successful candidate should value continuous learning and improvement to help inspire this practice within our workforce.

 Key Accountabilities:

• Oversee and complete all stages of the recruitment lifecycle from creating job descriptions to onboarding new candidates (job postings, interviews, offer letters, training requirements, conducting new hire orientation)
• Practice continuous improvement in reviewing company practices in terms of recruitment & selection processes
• Conducting performance reviews for employees at one-month and three-month intervals.
• Participates in the assessment of the current and future needs of the Human Resources team.
• Provide excellent representation of the City of Chestermere through direct interaction with candidates, clients and the public
• Creating opportunities for team members to recognize and appreciate each other's expertise and skills, while promoting enthusiasm for work and a strong sense of teamwork.
• Appropriate and responsible use of confidential information; maintains confidentiality and security of all information related to the City.
• Comfortable and confident handling conflict with internal clients including difficult discussions with Team Members
• Provide daily technical guidance and administrative support in a Human Resources role
• Provide guidance and coaching to employees in the areas of performance management, conflict resolution, employee development and, recruitment and selection
• Provide technical guidance on complying with employment standards and human rights legislation
• Develop and update internal documents relative to internal human resource policies.
• Ensures a safe and healthy work environment for staff, visitors, the community and stakeholders, e.g., participates in workplace safety initiatives, participate in formal and informal worksite safety and environment inspections and audits, ensures compliance with the City’s Health and Safety Management System, reports and assists in the analysis of near misses or incidents. 

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent of this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required of this position.

 Required Education and Experience:

• Minimum two (2) years of human resource experience, preferably in a recruiting/talent acquisition role

Required Certifications and/or Documentation:

• Degree/Diploma/Certificate in Human Resources or equivalent experience
• RPR Considered an asset
• Valid Class 5 Alberta Driver’s Licence and Drive’s Abstract deemed satisfactory by the City.
• Criminal Record Check deemed satisfactory by the City.

Expected Skills and Attributes:

• Analytical and creative thinking skills; ability to solve problems, make decisions, negotiate and deal effectively with people in difficult situations.
• Knowledge of governance issues, e.g., policy interpretation.
• Communication skills, both written and verbal; ability to maintain ongoing communication to anticipate and prevent potential problems, develop and maintain positive and effective working relationships with staff, service providers and other stakeholders.
• Ability to act as an advocate, balancing the needs of staff and stakeholders with the needs of the City.
• Strong work ethic and highly motivated; ability to work in a fast-paced environment and respond to action requests and competing deadlines in a timely matter.
• Challenging established norms and prevailing expectations.

• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and accounting database software.