Assistant Human Resources Consultant

Under the general supervision of the Manager of Human Resources, the Assistant Human Resource (HR) Consultant is responsible to provide support to the Manager and the Human Resource Consultants in human resource activities including recruitment and selection; employee and labour relations; and job evaluation/classification. The Assistant HR Consultant will also perform Human Resource administration and reporting activities and undertake special projects and conduct research and analysis on HR initiatives.

As the Assistant Human Resource Consultant, you will:

• Administer the City of Winnipeg’s recruitment process.
• Support HR practitioners in Employee and Labour Relations issues.
• Support HR practitioners and management in the Job Evaluation/Classification process.
• Assist in human resource administration and reporting.
• Conduct research and analysis on HR issues/initiatives and undertake projects and committee work to strengthen human resource policies, functions and activities across the Department.

Your education and qualifications include:

• Post-secondary education in Human Resource Management or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience in a similar position.

• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in a directly related position.

• Extensive experience conducting full cycle recruitment and selection activities, preferably in a public sector environment.

• Experience providing advice and guidance in the areas of employee and labour relations and classifications is preferred.

• Experience working in a unionized environment is an asset.

• Experience working with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task in a deadline driven environment.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships in a collaborative team environment with internal and external stakeholders.

• Strong customer service skills.

• Strong verbal communication skills conveying information in a clear and concise manner to others.

• Strong written communication skills.

• Ability to exercise good judgement to solve problems and make decisions quickly and effectively under limited supervision.

• Ability to maintain composure and work in an efficient and professional manner while dealing tactfully with the public, clients and employees.

• Ability to interpret legislation, collective agreements and policies/administrative standards.

• Sound knowledge of Human Resource Information Systems, preferably PeopleSoft.

• IMPORTANT : Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment service at application.

Conditions of employment:

• The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.

• A Police Information Check satisfactory to the employer will be required from the successful candidate, at their expense. To obtain Police Information Check information please visit