Manager of Human Resources – City of Kimberley – Kimberley, BC

JOB POSTING
(Competition #26-2015)

Manager of Human Resources
Full-time – Exempt

Kimberley, a good place to be Manager of Human Resources.

Surrounded by a beautiful mountain landscape in south-eastern British Columbia, the City of Kimberley is a good place to live, work, learn, and play.   Kimberley residents enjoy four seasons of recreational activities such as golfing, hiking, biking, and skiing.  Kimberley has an active arts and festival scene, great restaurants, excellent schools, and offers a perfect balance of work and lifestyle.  With a growing population of over 7,000, Kimberley offers affordable mountain living in close proximity to an International Airport (20 km), Cranbrook (29 km), and Calgary (393 km).

The City of Kimberley is seeking an experienced, motivated, and approachable individual for the position of Manager of Human Resources (HR).

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), the Manager of Human Resources is responsible for employee recruitment, orientation, retention, training and development; return to work management.  HR assists all departments with labour relations and negotiations; occupational health and safety programs; procedure and policy development; and the implementation of performance management systems.

Candidates will hold a degree or diploma in business administration or human resources management.  A Certified Human Resources Professional Designation (CHRP) is preferred.  Human resources knowledge will have been gained through a minimum of 5 years of experience in a unionized and/or local government environment; interpreting collective agreements, handling grievances, and assisting with preparations for collective bargaining.

The City of Kimberley offers a competitive compensation and benefits package for this management position, including relocation assistance.

For further information, please see our website at http://www.kimberley.ca/city/careers-job-opportunities for a complete job description.

If you think that your combination of education and experience makes you qualified for this position, please submit your resume and covering letter by 4:00 PM MDT, Friday, October 9th, 2015 quoting competition #26-2015 to:

Scott Sommerville, Chief Administrative Officer, City of Kimberley
340 Spokane Street, Kimberley BC V1A 2E8
E-mail: ssommerville@kimberley.ca (Submissions in Word or .pdf formats only)

We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position, however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Location: Kimberley, BC
Profession(s): Human Resources
Date Posted: Thursday, September 24, 2015 at 11:50:47 AM (PST)
Posting Expires: Friday, October 9, 2015 at 4:00:00 PM (PST)

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