Position: HR Officer

Start date: ASAP 

Location: L’Arche Antigonish

Salary: $49,000 - $54,600

Duration: 18 months with possibility of reappointment

Responsible To: Community Leader

L’Arche is an organization in which people with and without intellectual disabilities share life together based on stated core values, as articulated in our Leadership Model. We live, work, and learn together in our 30 communities across Canada. Founded in 1964, L'Arche strives to shape a more just society where each person’s gifts are known and celebrated.

Position Summary: 

The HR Officer is responsible for the recruitment, hiring and onboarding of all assistants and employees. The HR Officer works closely with the Community Leader, the office team and in partnership with house & program leaders to ensure the training, development, and support of Assistants so that the Identity and Mission of L’Arche, the Servant Leadership Model, policies and government standards in the homes and programs are well integrated. 

What we Offer:

• Generous Vacation 
• 12 Sick Days 
• 3 Personal Days
• Benefits Plan 
• RRSP 

Location:

L’Arche Antigonish is a values-based community of people sharing life and living our mission of revealing the gifts of people with intellectual disabilities. We live and work together in five homes, in independent living apartment and three activity programs, and have been building community in Antigonish since 1979. The HR Officer has a hybrid role with minimum of halftime hours in office and half may be remote work. 

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Is responsible for screening and hiring Canadian and International assistants in accordance with the policies and procedures, laws, and regulations of L’Arche Canada and Citizenship and Immigration Canada.
• Anticipates assistant turnover and manages ongoing recruitment and selection processes which ensure vacancies are filled quickly.
• Responsible for all HR-related activities including benefits, payroll, personnel records and policy review, development and implementation. 
• Keeps up to date about current regulations that impact employment in Nova Scotia including Labour Standards, Workers Compensation, and Human Rights Legislation 
• Ensures all incoming employees and assistants are welcomed and well connected into homes/programs.
• With the Community Life Coordinator, Community Support Assistant and Team Leaders, supports the planning of a regular schedule of formation and skills training so that learning needs are met and members with intellectual disabilities are supported with respect and dignity 
• Nurtures the gifts and growth of all assistants; ensures annual reviews and other support processes are in place and effective; works with Team Leaders to support each assistant.
• Ensure assistants and employees receive appropriate training in a timely fashion and are well prepared to live their role.
• In conjunction with the national Recruitment Coordinator, is responsible for recruitment, recruiting local ‘best-fit’ candidates for open positions.
• Is an effective team member and collaborates with other Assistant Coordinators/HR in Canada to share best-practices.
• Keeps up to date on initiatives at the regional, national and international levels of L’Arche and shares this knowledge with the community.
• Seeks out opportunities for personal growth. 

Qualifications Required

• Fluent in spoken and written English.
• Post-secondary degree or certificate in Human Resources, CPHR designation, or 2 year's experience in a HR generalist role. 
• Clear police check including vulnerable sector screening.
• Proficient with digital software including Microsoft Office applications and ADP
• Previous administrative experience with IRCC portal is an asset
• Previous L’Arche experience or previous experience with a not-for-profit organization is considered an asset (employee, assistant, board member, volunteer, etc.). 
• Previous experience in designing and leading inclusive recruitment and selection processes

Skills Needed

• Strong people skills, mentorship skills and leadership development experience
• Ability to admit mistakes and learn; asks for and accept help when needed.
• Ability to be flexible and manage the stress of multi-faceted responsibilities and supervision.
• Can remain calm, and focused in times of uncertainty and crisis, and can give clear directions.
• Works collaboratively, models and promotes conflict resolution, and is appreciative of others’ efforts.
• Is organized and able to set priorities and follow-through on commitments in a timely fashion
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent administrative skills; organized and demonstrates time management skills.

Working Conditions

• Hybrid position with half time in office and half time remote. 
• Will need to lead and participate in some meetings, both group and individual.
• From time-to time, the HR Officer will be required to be away to attend community, regional or national events and/or trainings which may include work on evenings and weekends
• 18 months with possibility of reappointment