Human Resources Officer

Human Resources Officer

The Renfrew County District School Board (RCDSB) educates over 9,000 students across 28 schools and administrative sites in the Ottawa River Valley, situated on the traditional territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe people and home to the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation. As one of the region’s largest employers, RCDSB fosters an innovative, inclusive environment supporting 21st-century learning pathways.

The Renfrew County District School Board is currently recruiting for a Human Resources Officer. This is a full-time position working 35 hours per week. This position is available immediately.

The Role

As a member of the Board’s Human Resources team, the successful candidate will work cooperatively with managers, school administrators, staff and the public in all areas of human resources management. Reporting to the Manager of Human Resources, our HR Officers are aligned with specific client groups and/or programs with Board wide impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, manage, and execute full-cycle recruitment for designated employee groups.
• Job posting creation, candidate screening, interview evaluation design, and new-hire onboarding administration.
• Maintain employee records across HR software systems (HRIS, Absence Tracking).
• Process salary and entitlement calculations.
• Deliver guidance to management and staff on human resources policies, benefits, and collective agreements.
• Oversee short- and long-term sick leave entitlements and long-term disability caseloads from onset to resolution.
• Administer the district’s abilities management program and facilitate return-to-work and remain-at-work meetings to implement tailored workplace accommodations.
• Lead investigations, support collective bargaining preparations, assist with grievance and arbitration proceedings, and recommend policy updates to ensure regulatory compliance and effective labour management.

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in human resources management, business, a relevant field or equivalent.
• Professional designation required; Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) is preferred.
• Obtaining and maintaining a designation is a condition of employment.
• 3-5 years of related human resources experience, preferably in a multi-unionized or educational environment
• Prior experience in labour relations, collective bargaining and disability management is an asset
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
• Highly developed interpersonal skills
• A strong ethic of teamwork
• Superior oral and written communication skills
• Excellent computer skills including experience with data management systems and Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite applications
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to multi-task in a busy environment with frequent unexpected interruptions
• Valid Ontario driver’s license for periodic travel

Apply Online

Closing: November 16, 2026 at 12:00pm.

Salary commensurate with education and experience. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and enrollment in the OMERS pension plan.

Hiring will follow the requirements outlined in RCDSB administrative procedures.

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 criminal record and judicial matters check (CRJMC) acceptable to the RCDSB.

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 process. The RCDSB is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in our employment practices.