Job Description

We are committed to fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation. We prioritize the well-being and engagement of our faculty and staff to create a supportive and inclusive environment for learning and growth.What we offer:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Comprehensive Health and Dental
• Post Retirement Benefits
• Tuition Waivers
• Health and Wellness on Campus available to staff
• Professional Development Opportunities

As an Employee Engagement Officer, you will be responsible for developing and implementing initiatives that enhance employee satisfaction, motivation, and retention. Your role will involve creating programs and activities that promote a positive work environment, strengthen employee relationships, and support the overall well-being of our university community. You will collaborate with the HR team, leadership, employees, and unions to cultivate a culture of engagement and excellence within the university.RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and implement employee engagement programs and initiatives
• Conduct surveys and assessments to measure employee satisfaction and engagement levels
• Implementation and administration of an employee exit interview process.
• Develop strategies to enhance communication and collaboration among faculty and staff
• Organize events, workshops, and activities to promote team building and morale
• Provide support and resources to promote work-life balance and well-being
• Work with leadership to address employee feedback and improve engagement strategies
• Support work related to evaluations

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor\'s Human Resources, Organizational Development, or a related field
• Proven experience in employee engagement, organizational culture, or HR development
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and build relationships.
• Creative problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to engagement initiatives
• Knowledge of best practices in employee engagement and retention

Application Instructions:Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link below.If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number 902-894-2895.UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. If you require accommodation in any part of the process, please direct your inquiries, in confidence, to our HR Officer, . Applications will not be accepted via email.Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.Note that this site is not compatible with some mobile browsers (e.g. iPad, iPhone). Upon successful submission of your application, you will receive an auto-reply to your email address advising your application has been received. If you do not receive an email, please check your spam folder and/or try submitting your application via a different web browser (Google Chrome, Firefox, etc).

University of Prince Edward Island