Nuclear Waste Management Organization

Human Resources Manager

Toronto, ON

Full time

On-site

Utilities

About This Job

Location Toronto/Ignace Employment Category Regular Full-Time Department Human Resources & Labour Relations Closing Date 25/04/2025 Job Reference 10397

Founded in 2002, the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) is a not-for-profit organization tasked with the safe, long-term management of Canada’s intermediate- and high-level radioactive waste, in a manner that protects people and the environment for generations to come.

The NWMO has been guided for more than 20 years by a dedicated team of world-class scientists, engineers and Indigenous Knowledge Holders who are developing innovative and collaborative solutions for nuclear waste management. In 2024, the NWMO selected Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation (WLON)-Ignace area as the site for our Deep Geological Repository for used nuclear fuel.

This decision means our office and staff will, in the future, be relocating to Ignace, ON, and the DGR will be situated in the Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation-Ignace area. Infrastructure planning and development is underway to support this transition and ensure that both the community and our employees are well-served and supported now and, in the future.

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER (Unionized Environment)

Fulltime – One (1) Position Available

Work Location: Ignace, Ontario – 304 Main Street

Current Temporary Location: Toronto, Ontario - Head Office – 22 St. Clair Avenue East

Job Summary:

We are currently seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to join our dynamic Human Resources team. Reporting to the Director, Human Resources & Labour Relations, the Manager will support Human Resources strategies and programs that drive people strategies that align with NWMO’s vision, mission, and values.

The HR Manager is a key strategic business partner to internal clients across the organization providing HR support in labour and employee relations, performance management, recruitment, employee engagement and compensation/benefit.

The ideal candidate will have a background working in unionized environment and have demonstrated experience as an HR Business Partner.

Responsibilities

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Provide support and guidance to managers and staff of all levels on employment matters such as conflict resolution, workplace investigation, performance management and organizational change.

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Provide expertise, support, and guidance in the day-to-day operations and planning for IDE initiatives, which includes designing, developing, and implementing strategies to improve inclusion, diversity, and equity mandate across NWMO.

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Ensure all HR practices are consistent with and reviewed regularly against Employment Equity initiatives and regulatory requirements. Oversee/complete annual reporting/submission process.

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Conduct job evaluation for new and revised roles using the existing Job Evaluation methodology.

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Work in collaboration with Talent Acquisition to assist in recruitment processes where required to meet NWMO’s union requirements and standards.

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Responsible for the on-boarding of new hires and maintaining education and qualification verification documents.

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Provide expertise and support attendance and disability management.

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Participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies. Analyze HR data to identify trends and make data-driven decisions. Draw insights from data to improve processes, employee engagement, and policy alignment.

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Promote a Safety Culture by ensuring policies and procedures are developed, implemented effectively, and adhered to by all staff, contractors, and visitors of the NWMO and encourage timely reporting, hazard / risk assessment and follow up actions, necessary to always ensure a safe work environment.

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Provide guidance and assistance to managers and employees on collective agreement matters, including grievances and disciplinary investigations.

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Contribute to decisions related to organizational design and development by ensuring organizational units are structured effectively to execute their work and are compliant with collective agreement requirements.

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Ensure policies and procedures related to training and development are in place and that training and development requirements, deemed necessary to demonstrate individual competence in specific roles, are recorded and maintained in accordance with required industry standards (i.e., ISO, CNSA, CSAO).

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Promote organizational health and wellness by developing and maintaining a variety of holistic programs designed to optimize healthy living and work productivity.

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Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications and Experience

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Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Labour Relations, and/or a related field of study.

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CHRP designation required.

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Minimum 8-10 years progressive human resources experience with a minimum of 5 years in a unionized environment. Public sectors experience an asset.

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Knowledge of Federal and Provincial Employment Legislation.

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Generalist HR experience, providing a full range of services including employee and labour relations, recruitment, training and development, compensation and benefits and health and safety with emphasis on implementing and monitoring IDE initiatives, employment and pay equity.

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Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.

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Excellent planning and organizational skills.

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Excellent problem-solving skills.

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Ability to influence others at all levels of the organization.

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Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

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Effective project management skills.

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Strong business writing skills.

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Outstanding attention to detail.

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Group facilitation skills.

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Must be eligible to work in Canada and must be able to meet security clearance requirements.

Other Information

Must be eligible to work in Canada and must be able to meet security clearance requirements.

Candidates residing in the Greater Toronto Area: Temporary Work Location – 22 St. Clair Avenue East until their role is required at site.

NWMO currently operates in a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office (Tuesdays being universal).

We offer a competitive base salary, health care benefits and pension plan.

The NWMO is committed to contributing to Reconciliation in all its work by co-creating a shared future built on rights, equity and well-being. As an employment equity employer, NWMO actively seeks Indigenous Peoples, members of visible minorities, women, people with disabilities, and additional diverse identities for our workforce. The NWMO will provide accommodation to applicants with disabilities.