Summary:

Quark Expeditions is the world leader in polar adventure travel. Since 1991, Quark has established a tradition of firsts in polar travel: as the first to transit the Northeast Passage with adventure travellers; the first to take travellers to the far side of Antarctica; and the first to circumnavigate the Antarctic continent with guests. Quark is recognized for its diverse fleet of passenger vessels and offers the widest variety of polar itineraries of any other adventure company. Quark Expeditions is uncompromisingly polar, specializing in expeditions to Antarctica and the Arctic. With a diverse fleet of specially equipped small expedition vessels (including icebreakers), we offer travellers unparalleled access to the most remote places on earth. The spirit of exploration runs deep in our polar pedigree, and we are passionate about creating transformational experiences for fellow adventurers visiting these regions. We\xe2\x80\x99re part of Travelopia - the largest multi-brand specialist travel portfolio in the world. With a global reach, it has revenue in excess of \xc2\xa31 Billion. It has leading positions in the Tailor-made, Expeditions, Marine, Education and Events segments of experiential travel. Operating across the globe including Europe, Australia, and North America, Travelopia is passionate about being the best and pride ourselves on the unique and diverse range of holiday experiences we offer our customers. Our combined businesses are the world\xe2\x80\x99s largest provider of specialist and experiential travel with a range of unique experiences, from private jets, polar expeditions, sailing, ski holidays, and more.

Opportunity:

Quark Expeditions is looking for an enthusiastic and pro-active HR Advisor to be an integral part of crafting the change required to achieve future success and development of our people. In addition, you will work closely with the VP, People and play a key part of delivering a number of strategic HR projects including on-boarding, employee communication strategy, talent reviews and team planning, progress company culture, and retention efforts. This role allows for high touch on many HR areas to support a growing HR toolkit and opportunity to dive into projects of interest.

Location:

This is a hybrid role requiring the chosen candidate to go into our Toronto office up to 7 days per month

What you will be doing:

• Along with VP, People and centralized/broader HR teams, support HR activity to help deliver the people elements of the Quark business strategy
• Management of various daily HR queries throughout business (solutions, redirection, management involvement)
• Supporting employee relations matters: disciplinaries, grievances, leaves, performance management, work arrangement requests across the business
• Monitoring, reviewing, advancing and updating HR policies and processes. Ensuring alignment with legislation, consistency and organization.
• Coordinate HR reporting in relation to projects, trend reviews and other HR tasks and actions
• Engage in talent management initiatives to develop and retain high performers and high potential employees in the business to meet future capability requirements
• Support people leaders, consulting with them on issues related to workplace relations and performance management
• Foster and build employee culture and engagement through team building, staff meetings, spirited consistent communications and professional development opportunities
• Assist in ad hoc projects as needed

What we are looking for:

• Education in Human Resources, or related field
• Exposure and experience in coordination, administration and championing HR initiatives
• Fundamental knowledge of Canadian employment standards and processes (Health & Safety Act, ESA)
• Exposure in communications platforms like canva or anything similar is considered a strong asset
• Proactive communication and problem solving skills
• Calm, confident decision maker
• Strong communicator who is able to draft ER and HR related internal and external documents
• Sound organizational skills
• Strong unwavering integrity
• Collaboration mindset with ability to work independently and self empower

We look forward to hearing from you!
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