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Canlan Sports is currently looking for a People & Culture Generalist (18 month contract) for our North York Head Office!
Salary Range: $65,000 - $70,000 per year.
This contract is intended to cover a maternity leave.
Job Summary
The People and Culture Generalist, reporting to the VP People & Culture, plays a crucial role in nurturing a positive work environment while fostering the growth and development of our diverse and talented workforce. You will be responsible for developing toolkits, managing employee relations in both unionized and non-unionized environments across North America, overseeing talent acquisition and retention efforts at the corporate level, and continuously improving the employee journey process.
This role will require a self-confident, creative, innovative thinker with strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to handle a variety of responsibilities. The role requires a can-do attitude, demonstrated regard for confidentiality, a high level of judgment, and the ability to solve problems independently.
Abilities, Attributes And Experience
- Ability to perform as a trusted advisor, to lead with an understanding of how to build partnerships at all levels.
- Knowledge of HR best practices and regulations, including the Employment Standards Act, Human Rights Legislation, and other governing bodies across all provinces and states.
- Experienced in recruitment and selection, with an openness to new leading-edge approaches for attracting top-talent.
- Demonstrates sound judgment and problem-solving skills in resolving HR matters.
- Bias for action but shows tact, diplomacy, and discretion.
- Exhibits high level of customer focus and service orientation.
- Proven ability to work with and support a diverse employee population in North America.
- Effective oral and written communication
- Ability to develop and sustain cooperative working relationships.
- Demonstrated ability to work as a team player, and willingness to support other team members.
- Ability to allocate one’s time effectively and work under pressure.
- Ability to prioritize workload; multi-task as well as manage very detailed level project work.
- Willingness to adapt and learn within a dynamic environment that is ever-changing.
- Business and employee centric
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain lasting relationships with client groups.
- Exhibit a willingness to provide hands-on tactical approach to both HR, Business Unit, and sports complex initiatives/ activities.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field and HR diploma or designation
- 2-3 years of professional experience in human resources
- CHRP designation considered an asset.
- Good understanding of MS Office tools (Outlook, Excel)
NOTE: Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, provincial and local laws and ordinances. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices. As part of our recruitment and hiring practices, we may use AI-based tools to assist in the initial screening and assessment of applications. All final hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.
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