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Director of Human Resources

The Greater Victoria Public Library (GVPL) is an innovative library system with one of the highest per capita usage rates in Canada.? Our Vision is to inspire literacy, lifelong learning and community enrichment for all. Serving 315,000 residents and taxpayers in the Greater Victoria area, we provide library service to 10 municipalities.? We are currently seeking a progressive and dynamic Director of Human Resources.

As the successful candidate, you will report directly to the CEO and be an integral part of the Library?s senior leadership team.? Your solid generalist background will enable you to be accountable for ensuring delivery of the full range of HR services and support to 250 staff members, representing approximately 185 FTEs. Your past successes managing complex change will allow you to significantly contribute to the implementation of the strategic goals of the organization.

Highlights of Requirements:

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field;
• Minimum of seven years? experience at the leadership level;
• Experience in developing, recommending, and implementing proactive HR strategies, policies, procedures and best practices which promote a positive work environment and support the Library in reaching its strategic goals and objectives;
• Thorough knowledge of BC Employment Standards, WorkSafe BC, Labour Relations Code and other relevant legislation;
• Extensive experience negotiating, interpreting and administering collective agreements in a unionized environment;
• CHRP designation preferred.

For further information, please refer to the complete job description:??http://gvpl.ca/about-the-library/work-with-us/job-descriptions/director-human-resources/

If these requirements match your career profile and you would like to actively contribute to the continuing success of this highly respected community resource, we would love to hear from you.

This excluded position offers a competitive salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience and a comprehensive benefits package.? As per BC Legislation requirements, a criminal record check must be conducted before employment can be confirmed.

To apply: Please send a cover letter and resume describing how your qualifications and experience match the job requirements to:

Maureen Sawa, CEO
c/o Linda Robertson, Executive Assistant
Greater Victoria Public Library
735 Broughton Street
Victoria, BC V8W 3H2
E-mail:? lrobertson@gvpl.ca

If invited for an interview, you will be asked to provide current contact information of three references.

Review of applications begins June 3, 2013; however, the competition will remain open until we find the right candidate.? While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest only those applicants who are shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.

Source: http://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/161.asp?jobpostingid=19702

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