CGC Inc. is a leading marketer, manufacturer and distributor of gypsum wallboard products, interior finishing material and suspended acoustic ceilings. With locations around the world, CGC and USG have the resources, plants, products, and people to build walls, ceilings, and careers.
CGC Inc. is currently recruiting a Human Resources Business Partner for our Nova Scotia quarries and IBP plant in Richibucto, New Brunswick, based in Little Narrows, Nova Scotia.
It's a permanent and full-time position, offering a challenging opportunity for a motivated individual to demonstrate their relationship building skills, HR decision making abilities based on analytics, and leadership abilities.
Position Summary
The Human Resources Business Partner will have accountability for meeting the overall human resources needs of a region consisting of the Little Narrows, NS and Windsor, NS quarries as well as the IBP manufacturing plant in Richibucto, NB. This role will provide guidance and support to managers on human resources and safety matters. This position will be accountable for managing the plants' talent acquisition strategy, providing salary administration support, and employee development. Incumbent will serve as a resource to employees for questions and concerns.
This position will be based out of the Little Narrows, Nova Scotia quarry and will report to the Director, Human Resources for CGC.
Key Duties And Responsibilities
- EMPLOYEE RELATIONS - Effectively administer CGC's employee relations programs; ensure cooperative and collaborative relationships exist in the plant; maintain effective communication practices; make recommendations regarding complaints, accidents, performance, and disciplinary issues; participate in agency charge responses and investigations; coordinate plant engagement events.
- SAFETY - Act as the primary safety advisor; ensure appropriate application of all safety rules and regulations; ensure effective implementation of the Accident Prevention Program; identify trends and recommend areas of focus for improvement; ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements (MOL, WSIB, and other regulatory agencies); improve CGC's working environment; actively participate in case management.
- TALENT ACQUISITION - Monitor staffing trends to project staffing needs and respond to changing labour market and business conditions; work with corporate Center of Expertise to develop sourcing strategies for all hires; assist with university and college recruiting activities; manage internal promotion/transfer process; participate in interviews; oversee onboarding activities.
- EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT / SUCCESSION PLANNING - Identify training needs for workforce; deliver training and/or provide training infrastructure; ensure effective administration of performance management program; facilitate talent/succession reviews (i.e., 9-Box); coordinate execution of diversity initiatives.
- SALARY & BENEFIT ADMINISTRATION - Make recommendations regarding wage, salary, and incentive decisions; oversee the administration of the Operator Rate Program; understand and promote CGC benefit programs; assist employees with making informed decisions; advise or direct employees to the appropriate resources regarding investment, retirement, and leave of absence programs and as necessary; resolve leave of absence issues.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- 5 (five) years human resources experience required, with experience in a manufacturing or mining setting strongly preferred.
- Willing to travel to the Windsor plant as needed.
- Extensive knowledge of HR laws and practices. Capable of delivering training to groups of varying size and make-up.
- Ability to coach employees and managers.
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal) at all levels of the organization.
- Ability to provide thought leadership and influence and maintain collaborative partnerships.
- Strong employee relations focus.
- Strong organizational skills, including time management. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities. Ability to work independently and with a team.
What We Offer
CGC offers competitive base salaries and cash incentive awards, comprehensive benefits, and financial protection for employees and their families.
Our Employee Group Benefits Plan (extended health care and dental care) begins on your first day of work!
- Extended health care (including prescription drugs, vision, and paramedical professional services)
- Dental care (includes both preventative care and major dental work)
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan- contributory defined benefit plan
- Investment plan- defined contribution plan with options to contribute to a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and/or a non-registered savings plan.
- Incentive Plan- based on target achievements are earned quarterly or annually, depending upon the plan.
- Vacation time- between four and seven weeks paid vacation based on length of continuous service.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Wellness Program offers fitness club memberships at a special reduced rate, health coaching, nutritional support, smoking cessation services, and much more.
- Rewards and Recognition Program
We understand the importance of balancing work and your personal life and will help you make your best contribution in both.
At CGC Inc. we go the distance to provide The Better Way. Delivering building solutions for customers worldwide is our goal. Relationships are our foundation. Integrity, Dependability and Innovation are the standards by which we live.
CGC Inc. is a leading marketer, manufacturer and distributor of gypsum wallboard products, interior finishing material and suspended acoustical ceilings. With locations around the world, CGC and USG have the resources, plants, products and people to build walls, ceilings and careers.
CGC Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting diversity of thought, ideas, perspective and people. We create an inclusive environment that attracts, retains and values people of all backgrounds by treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence through inclusion, integration and equal opportunity. We are committed to meeting the needs of those who interact with CGC, Inc. in accordance with Federal and provincial laws. Information regarding applicant accessibility may be found on the Accessibility section of our website.
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Headquartered in Chicago, we serve construction markets around the world with wall, ceiling, flooring, sheathing and roofing products that enable our customers to build the outstanding spaces where people live, work and play.
Our network of plants, mines, quarries and other facilities includes 49 manufacturing locations and over 7,500 employees across North America.
