Career Opportunities > Human Resources Advisor

Supervisor: HR Manager
Location: Mississauga, Ontario
Application Deadline: July 31, 2008

Position Summary & Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Manager, Human Resources, incumbent will be responsible for the coordination and administration of HR and OH&S program activities and projects to support business unit and company business objectives.

Essential Job Results:
• Ensure Health & Safety standards are met by; coordinating, promoting and conducting various OH&S programs and activities related to the OH&S Management System; conducting OH&S assessments and periodic audits; implementing health and safety strategies and action plans; coaching and advising management of OH&S policies, procedures, practices and legislative requirements.
• Working closely with HR Manager and Regional HR services in coordination of the recruitment process with all levels of management to support business needs by; reviewing requirements with department manager/supervisor, interview and selection; provide advice on candidate selection to manager/supervisor; induction/orientation.
• Working closely with HR Manager to co-ordinate technical workforce training and development program for business unit by; analyzing and assessing training needs; vendor selection; developing and delivering training presentations; updating training records.
• Maintain Management Knowledge by; providing advice, counsel and assistance to management in areas of HR, ER, LR and OH&S.
• Maintain staff performance objectives by; coaching, counseling, assisting management in performance management issues; assisting in preparing discipline letters; planning, monitoring and appraising OH&S performance objectives
• Complies with Federal, Provincial and Local Legal requirements by; studying existing and new legislation enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
• Working closely with Regional HR Services in supporting WSIB claim management by; assisting Disability Manager, supervisors and managers in the assessment of accident investigation, claims adjudication and management of the Suitable Alternative Work Program.
• As required, liaise with external and internal contacts; Ministry of Labour, Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, Workplace Safety Associations, and other business units within Holcim and St. Lawrence Cement.

Position Dimensions:
• Leadership – demonstrated ability to:
• Influence and manage change processes
• Coach, mentor and develop people
• Build effective relationships with peers, employees, support staff and key customers
• Maintain a professional demeanor with internal and external clients
• Demonstrated Team Orientation
• Superior skills in strategic thinking and planning
• Strong communications skills both written and verbal
• Sound knowledge of operating processes and procedures
• Sound knowledge of OH&S policies, procedures and regulations
• Sound experience operating in a unionized environment
• Sound working knowledge of provincial legislation and regulations WSIA, OHSA.
• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office (word, excel, project)
• University degree in an appropriate discipline or an equivalent combination of post secondary education and acquired work experience.
• Valid Driver’s License

How to apply:
If you are interested in this position and feel you meet the qualifications; please email your resume to: hr@stlawrencecement.com
Please clearly identify the position title that you are applying for (Human Resources Advisor).