Job Description

Under the direction of the Director, Human Resources the Human Resources Assistant is responsible for providing a variety of duties in a confidential and customer focused environment to assist in the day-to-day operation of the Human Resources Department. This role is mainly responsible for reception duties and administering all aspects of the Town's part-time casual/sessional/seasonal recruitment process, tracking and creation of the electronic and paper personnel files to ensure legislative compliance. Provides assistance to the Organizational Development & Wellness Program Specialist by coordinating employee learning requests, including registering and confirming participation and processing related documentation. This position serves and provides back-up to the Human Resources Administrative Coordinator.


Job Requirements
1. Post-secondary certificate in Human Resources with experience in Human Resources environment/functions and general office experience in a customer service oriented environment.


2. Working knowledge of municipal government and provincial and federal legislation an asset.


3. Excellent ability to deal courteously, effectively and discreetly with the public, all levels of staff and other government agencies or businesses in varying circumstances.


4. Strong verbal and written communication skills and customer service orientation with ability to deal with sensitive and confidential matters involving employee and employee relation issues.


5. High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, (Word, Excel, Outlook) HRIS software, Applicant Tracking Software, Internet and Intranet research and publishing.


6. Detail oriented with strong data entry skills, with special attention to accuracy and ability to maintain a wide variety of electronic and paper records, files and reports.


7. Strong interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and priorities.


8. Working knowledge of municipal government and general knowledge of provincial and federal legislation.


9. Ability to work independently and apply continuous improvement practices in the application of day-to-day duties and responsibilities.


10. Excellent skills to support data collection for the completion of information and assist in the preparation of statistical data.


11. Knowledge of applicable legislation, bylaws, and the ability to interpret legislation, but not limited to Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Employment Standards Act