NSCAD University

• Provides leadership and oversight in the delivery of recruitment initiatives of the University.
• Provides oversight of position description development for staff positions working with the responsible manager on responsibilities.
• Provides strategic advice and support to senior and responsible managers with disciplinary matters.
• Prepares policy statements and works with committees to develop policies for Board approval.
• Oversees the development and delivery of training to employees as required or in accordance with relevant policy (OHS, first aid etc.)
• Participant in all collective agreement negotiations, including planning, research, communication, and implementation. If appropriate, serve as lead negotiator or bargaining team member.
• Prepares text of Collective Agreements in conjunction with legal advisors and senior management team.
• Maintains communication with Unions and matters related to the Collective Agreement such as grievances, compensation, and interpretation.
• Provides direct oversight and supervision to the Payroll and Benefits Manager.
• Develops and manages the Human Resources budget and expenditures.
• Prepares reports for senior leaders upon request.

An undergraduate degree with specialization in human resources combined with a minimum of 5 year's progressive experience at a management level is required. A master's degree and CPHR designation are preferred. Sound judgement and discretion, and a proven ability to assess and resolve complex and/or sensitive issues is required. Experience working in a unionized environment, interpreting collective agreements, and negotiating as part of a bargaining team and/or lead negotiator is required. Experience with policy development is required. Strong strategic planning, problem-solving, negotiation, facilitation, and organization skills are required. Knowledge of benefit plans, disability processing, plan design and benefit rate costing is preferred.

NSCAD University and Halifax are in Mi'kma'ki, on the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi'kmaq Nation. NSCAD University is committed to reconciliation and to building respectful relationships with Indigenous peoples and with the African Nova Scotian communities that have been enriching this region for 400 years. As a small school with three urban campuses, and programs across a range of fine arts, craft, design, and media arts, NSCAD University is an incubator for talent and an active contributor to the arts scene in Canada's fastest-growing city. Since 1887, NSCAD has been a leader in visual arts education in Canada, with distinguished alumni building careers all over the world. This is an exciting time to join us, as we have recently welcomed a cohort of 10 BIPOC faculty members who bring valuable perspectives, ways of thinking, and lived experience to all of our work, and as we look forward to a consolidated waterfront campus in 2030.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications should be sent via the CareerBeacon website. Applications should include a cover letter and detailed CV.

Deadline for applications: The University will begin considering applicants on January 31, 2023 and continue until the position is filled. We appreciate all applicants, however only those selected to move forward in the competition will be contacted.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority in this search. NSCAD university encourages applications from Indigenous persons, racially visible persons, persons with a disability, women, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.