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The City of Saint John welcomes new and diverse talent.

Please note: this posting will remain open until the position has been filled.

We have an exciting opportunity to welcome a Senior Manager, Human Resources to our team.

• You are an experienced leader who develops and maintains high-performance, results-
  
  

oriented workforces.

• You have a track record of inspiring commitment to a vision of success.
• You understand and can respond to the needs of a large and varied organization as an
  
  

internal consultant, from design through delivery to administration of HR strategies,

systems, and services; and

• You drive continuous improvement in HR culture with customer focus at the forefront this
  
  

is the opportunity for you.

The Opportunity

• The Senior Manager, Human Resources leads the City of Saint John's effort to not only
  
  

develop but maintain a high-performance workforce.

• You will be responsible for a broad portfolio that supports the full range of human
  
  

resources functions. These include among others: leading administrative staff;

performance management; employee engagement; learning and development; diversity,

equity, and inclusion; and group benefits and employee wellness.

• You will work closely with all municipal departments in the design and implementation of
  
  

sound HR strategies, identifying both current and future needs, and persuasively building

support for ideas and initiatives.

For a full job description, please request a copy from Margot Rankin at

margot.rankin@saintjohn.ca.

What We Offer You

• Salary: $106,283 - $117,328
• Entrance in Shared Risk Pension Plan on first day of work.
• Entrance into group benefits plan on first day of work.
• Competitive vacation entitlement
• Compressed work-week
• A position of influence and trust in which you can pursue your ideas and effect real
  
  

change through coaching and leadership. You will also serve as the Human Resources

liaison on a variety of organizational initiatives and projects, often facilitating, leading, or

guiding the team.

• You will be encouraged to seek out challenges that will add value to service delivery.
  
  

What We Need From You

• Question the status quo, explore alternatives, and respond to challenges with creativity
  
  

using intuition, experimentation, and fresh perspectives.

• Experience: A minimum of 10 years' progressive experience in a broad spectrum of
  
  

Human Resources management functions.

• Education: The equivalent of four years' post-secondary education in a related discipline.
• Certification: Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation preferred.
• Analytics and Technology: Ability to work with data, optimize technology use, and lead
  
  

performance management activities.

The successful applicant will be eligible to work a compressed work week of 4 days (Monday to Thursday) throughout the trial period of the City's recently adopted Compressed Work Week Trial. This schedule is subject to change.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live and which we serve. We encourage and support applications from Indigenous, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups. Candidates who belong to such groups, who are qualified, will be given preference at the time of selection.

If this sounds like you, we would love to connect with you!

Applications will be accepted through our online system only. Qualified applicants should submit their cover letters and resumes to:

City of Saint John

Attn: Hiring Committee

www.saintjohn.ca (careers/employment opportunities)