HR Advisor - Organizational Development

Location: St. Catharines
Province: Ontario (CA-ON)
Assignment: Permanent
Travel: Occasional travel between Seaway locations in Cornwall and Montreal 
Hours of work: 37.5 per week
# of openings: 1
Annual salary range: $113 841 to $126 380

Join our Human Resources team

At the Seaway, we are evolving the organization in line with our vision and strategic plan, and our people are what make this change possible. As an HR Advisor, you will translate the organization's needs into HR projects, programs and tools, and support teams through organizational culture change. With your experience in change management and your ease working with internal and external partners, you will directly contribute to the evolution of a trade corridor essential to the Canadian economy. If shaping the culture and practices of an organization on the move speaks to you, this role was built for someone like you.

Our benefits

• Competitive compensation and defined benefit pension plan.
• Employer-paid group insurance coverage, including virtual health care.
• Annual performance bonus.
• Generous annual vacation, plus 13 paid statutory holidays and 5 personal days.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Hybrid work arrangement offers the best of both worlds.
• Flexible 37.5-hour work week, with the possibility of a time bank.
• Professional development, a wellness program, and several other benefits!

Your responsibilities

• Translate the organization's needs into HR projects, programs and tools, in line with the Corporation's vision and strategic plan.
• Analyze, design, review and recommend improvements to HR processes, programs and tools, particularly in talent and performance management, succession and career planning, employee engagement and organizational culture, and other related HR programs as required.
• Plan and lead organizational culture change and change management initiatives to support the adoption of new ways of working by teams and managers.
• Manage projects from design through to implementation, including the schedule, budget and other resources.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to deliver initiatives.
• Prepare recommendations, reports and presentations for various committees.
• Establish measures to ensure consistency in HR practices in your area of responsibility.

Your profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration specializing in Human Resources or Labour Relations.
• Certified Human Resources Professional designation (CHRP in Ontario or CRHA in Quebec).
• Minimum of five (5) years of related practical experience in the design, development and implementation of HR programs and process improvement.
• Solid experience in organizational culture change and change management.
• Knowledge of project management, including managing schedules, budgets and resources.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, in the language(s) of the position's location.
• Bilingualism (French and English), spoken and written, is a major asset.
• Good knowledge of relevant computer tools (Microsoft Office, SAP, or equivalent).

The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation is committed to diversity by encouraging an inclusive and equitable recruitment and work environment. We welcome everyone to apply, including candidates who identify as a member of one or more of the following groups: women, Indigenous persons, visible minorities and persons with disabilities to apply.

We would love to connect with you about this opportunity.

Please note that only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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