Human Resources Manager

Human Resources Manager

Renfrew County is located in the heart of the Ottawa Valley in Eastern Ontario and stretches from the outskirts of Canada's capital. The district covers an area that reaches to Deep River in the northwest, Arnprior in the east and the edges of Algonquin Park in the south.

We educate 9,400 students in 28 schools and are the third largest employer in Renfrew County.  At the Renfrew County District School Board (RCDSB), we celebrate the unique contributions of each individual. We cultivate an environment that values imagination and innovation. We guide and support our students as they consider the evolving opportunities of the 21st century and discover their own pathways to success. As a member of the RCDSB team, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment.

The district is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to join our team who can excel in a fast paced team oriented environment. This is a full-time position that is available immediately. 

Under the direction of the Superintendent of Employee Services, the Human Resources Manager will provide strategic direction and leadership in the delivery of human resources services for the Board. The Manager will work as a business partner with senior management while leading and mentoring the human resources team to ensure operational goals and objectives are met.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Delivery of the full range of human resources services
• Coordinate and facilitate the recruitment, staffing, on-oarding and termination processes
• Provide key support and coaching to managers and supervisors on a wide range of issues and/or initiatives
• Act as an integral member of the local management and human resources teams
• Provide oversight for absence and disability management 
• Develop organizational initiatives to meet long term and short term goals in support of the strategic direction of the organization
• Develop, implement and maintain human resources policies, processes and procedures
• Interpret and administer collective agreements and actively participate in contract negotiations and grievance procedures
• Leads talent management programs, including performance review cycle tracking, individual development plans, and succession planning
• Manage special projects, chair committees, implement actions and report to the board of trustees
• Establish and manage the human resources operational budget
• Manage and promote positive employee relations environment
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor

Travel within the district will be required. Occasional travel within the province will be required.

• A post-secondary degree in human resource management, labour relations and/or business administration with a speciality in human resources
• CHRL designation is preferred
• A minimum of seven years of progressive experience in human resources with a multi-union employer, preferably in the education or public sector, including related management experience
• Comprehensive working knowledge of employment and labour legislation
• Experience in the interpretation, negotiation and administration of collective agreements, including grievance and arbitration processes
• Strong networking skills with internal and external partners
• Proven facilitation, conflict resolution and negotiation skills
• Experience with compensation, benefit and pension plans
• Supervisory experience with proven leadership, mentoring and team building skills
• Strong analytical, organizational, time management, interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to use discretion, tact and diplomacy in dealing with confidential issues
• Commitment to a strong, publicly funded education system that supports student and staff achievement and well being

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Closing: November 3, 2025 at 12:00pm.

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. All other applicants are thanked for their interest. All offers of employment are conditional upon receipt of a current vulnerable sector screening and educational qualifications acceptable to the district.

The RCDSB is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants requiring a code-protected accommodation are encouraged to advise human resources (hrdept@rcdsb.on.ca) throughout any stage of the recruitment. The Renfrew County District School Board is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in our employment practices.