Job Description

At Hydro we work to foster positive work-life balance and offer remote or hybrid working arrangements for some positions based on the nature of work being performed and an assessment of other relevant factors.

Opportunities, Growth, Job Satisfaction...Join the Hydro Team.



Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro is focused on delivering safe, reliable service to power our customers. We are a company of people who work hard behind the scenes for our customers, the people and businesses of this province. We pride ourselves on being strong and steady, tried and true; while innovating in our approaches to our business. We value our employees, we take care of each other, we recognize excellence, we respect individuality and we work hard to create an inclusive and welcoming workplace. People who work at Hydro feel like they\xe2\x80\x99re part of a community and we give back to the communities where we live and work to make them stronger.



We\xe2\x80\x99re looking for passionate and performance focused people \xe2\x80\x93 people who want to make a difference for our customers and who share our values.



HR/LR Assistant (Permanent)

Competition Number: NLH-RE-23-176

Location: Hydro Place, St. John\xe2\x80\x99s



Reporting to the Manager, Human Resources and Labour Relations, you will be responsible for performing a broad range of administrative duties within the Hydro Human Resources and Labour Relations Department. You will support the critical HR functions of Recruitment, Labour Relations, Occupational Health, Leadership Development, Performance Management and Training. You will also provide administrative support to the HR/LR Manager and team members. Specific duties include but are not limited to: supporting recruitment processes including job and exit interview scheduling, and probationary review administration; supporting Occupational Health processes including coordination of ergonomic assessments; coordinating training request approvals and data entry into the Learning Management System; creating, coordinating and/or preparing reports using Microsoft Excel and JD Edwards; supporting Labour Relation processes including corresponding with the union business office; coordinating internal training sessions and meetings, including documenting minutes as well as managing various calendars.



As a HR/LR Assistant, it is essential that you have excellent oral and written communication skills, a high degree of initiative and attention to detail, as well as strong organizational skills and interpersonal skills. You have working knowledge of current and efficient office practices and procedures, knowledge and experience in Human Resources and Labour Relations operations would be an asset. The successful candidate may be dealing with a high level of sensitive information therefore maintaining confidentiality is essential. The Assistant must be able to work in a fast paced environment and balance competing priorities and tasks. If you are looking for a team oriented and challenging career in administrative support, we would like to hear from you.



You possess a Certificate or Diploma in office administration or executive assistant and have a minimum of five (5) years recent and relevant executive assistant or office assistant experience. You must be highly proficient in MS Office, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with HRIS databases is an asset. A combination of comparable education and experience may be considered.



CLOSING DATE: December 12, 2023



Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro manages our province\xe2\x80\x99s electricity system. We are a company of people who work hard behind the scenes because we know our customers are counting on us. Through our generation, transmission and distribution operations, we\xe2\x80\x99re committed to meeting the needs of our customers and providing residents, businesses and communities across the province with safe, reliable power. For more information, visit www.nlhydro.com .





Our company values diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from diverse candidates, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.

Submit your application online. Please quote the competition number with your application. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.