Director, People and Culture (43/24 – permanent, full-time)

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Job title: Director, People and Culture (43/24 – permanent, full-time)

Company: Regina Public Library

Job description: Director, People and Culture (43/24 – permanent, full-time)Regina, SK, Canada Req #320Thursday, July 11, 2024Libraries build community.At RPL, we’re on a mission to provide Regina residents with opportunities to discover, learn and connect in an inclusive, customer-centred, and safe environment — and we could use your help.Regina Public Library (RPL) is seeking a Director, People and Culture.RPL offers positive, dynamic, and inclusive spaces where people can discover, learn, and connect. We build relationships with other like-minded organizations and work with them to positively impact the community. Through provision of our numerous resources, we promote social vitality and economic prosperity for the people of Regina. We leverage innovation and technology to continuously improve the programs and services we provide. Over 200 employees work at our eight branch locations throughout the city and our Central Library downtown.PURPOSE:Reporting to the Executive Director, Service Innovation, the Director, People and Culture provides strategic and operational leadership for the planning, development, delivery, assessment, and evaluation of the human resources function and ensures the development of practices, processes, and a workplace culture aligned with RPL’s purpose. Major areas of responsibility include labour relations and contract negotiations, human resource planning, policy development, occupational health and safety, job evaluation, recruiting, staff training, and organizational culture development. The Director oversees three direct reports (Senior Human Resources Consultant, Human Resources Consultant, and Human Resources Administrator).RESPONSIBILITIES:The Director, People and Culture provides vision, leadership, and human resources expertise to Regina Public Library by:

• Ensuring human resource policies, processes, procedures and guidelines are effective, efficient, legally compliant, and consistently applied.
• Actively educating staff on policies, processes, procedures, guidelines, and individual rights, responsibilities, accountabilities, and consequences.
• Coaching and guiding managers in the interpretation and application of RPL’s human resources-related policies, procedures, and guidelines, consistent with established organizational plans and applicable legislation.
• Managing and educating staff on the interpretation and application of the collective agreement.
• In consultation with RPL’s Executive Leadership Team, developing bargaining proposals and recommended strategies for approval by the Board for use in collective bargaining.
• Managing grievance and arbitration processes.
• Researching, developing, implementing and maintaining effective strategies, processes and tools for recruitment and staff selection, performance management, training and development, and compensation.
• Participating as a senior member of RPL’s Leadership Team to support the effective development and execution of organizational plans, and supporting the ongoing, day-to-day management of RPL’s operations.

The successful candidate will have a proven record of demonstrating these leadership competencies:

• Strategic mindset – analyzing complex information while exercising sound judgement to consider the situation, issues, and key stakeholders involved and painting a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action.
• Change Facilitation and Adaptability – leading new approaches, practices and processes, supporting others to apply change strategies during transitions, and adapting approaches to meet shifting demands of different situations.
• Leading and Developing Others – developing people to meet their career goals and the organization’s goals.
• Resourcefulness – understanding and defining needs to set objectives and align resources effectively and efficiently.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:The successful candidate will possess:

• An undergraduate or graduate degree in a human resource related discipline.
• A minimum of 5 years of progressive, job-related experience in a unionized environment either in a management capacity or directly partnering with senior leaders to ensure effective human resource strategies and practices are in place and being followed.
• A record of ongoing professional development activities leading to a broad and in-depth knowledge of current human resources and labour legislation, practices, trends, and standards.
• Experience in a leadership role responsible for building and implementing strategic plans that are responsive to the needs of a rapidly transforming organization and complex customer base.
• Experience supervising people.
• Experience preparing and managing budgets.
• Chartered Professional in Human Resources an asset.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated ability to drive culture changes and people development.
• Excellent coaching, guiding, and developmental skills.
• Demonstrated organizational skills including the ability to effectively and efficiently manage competing work objectives, schedules, and priorities, while maintaining high standards for accuracy, reliability, and thoroughness.
• Demonstrated analytical skills and problem-solving ability, including the ability to evaluate, assess, and problem-solve using logical, fact-based reasoning, and to participate in a collaborative, evidence-based decision-making environment.
• Skillful in communicating with and influencing a wide range of internal and external stakeholders including leadership, employees, potential/existing customers, and business partners.
• Demonstrated commitment to deliver consistent, high quality customer service.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with the public, staff, and external agencies, and to work as an effective and valued member of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to listen effectively and to use clear, concise oral and written skills to convey facts, present positions, and interpret policies.
• Ability to advance from ideation to implementation with a high degree of initiative.
• Capacity to lead multiple priorities of significant scope in a fast-paced environment.

RPL has an inclusive and innovative work environment and offers a competitive salary ($106,860 to $160,290 per annum) and a generous benefits package, including 100% employer paid group benefits and five weeks annual vacation.Learning is one of RPL’s values and this is demonstrated through significant support of professional development and training in the amount of $4,000 per year.This job competition will remain open until the position is filled.Competition #43/24 – position #11114Regina Public Library is committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects the community that we serve. The Library welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. A satisfactory Criminal Record Check is a condition of employment.

Location: Regina, SK

Job date: Fri, 13 Sep 2024 00:15:00 GMT