Job Posting PASS – Human Resource Services Officer The Waterloo Catholic District School Board serves over 38,000 learners and provides services to students in 50 schools (Kindergarten to Grade 12 and adult learners) across the Waterloo Region.

The Board conducts intentional recruitment and selection as it seeks to achieve a state of greater equity for employees and students and to diversify its workforce.

All qualified applicants are welcome and encouraged to apply and applicants may choose to indicate if they are from a group who has experienced racial or social discrimination. Self-identification data will be used as a consideration in this posting. Aggregate data will be stored anonymously to support improvements to the Board's hiring processes.

General Description Of Duties We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Human Resource Services Officer with demonstrated expertise in employee relations, recruitment and staffing, HRIS systems, performance management, and customer service. Reporting to the Manager of Human Resource Services and the Manager of Labour Relations, this position serves as a trusted advisor to Principals and Vice-Principals, Supervisors, Managers, Union Representatives, and Employees across the Board. The successful candidate will lead day-to-day administration of collective agreements and Human Resources initiatives that directly support school operations and contribute to the wellbeing and success of all staff.

• Administer and intepret Collective Agreements, Employment Standards Act and the Board's policies and procedures, providing strategic advice on interpretation and application.
• Support progressive discipline processes and recommend actions to management.
• Lead full-cycle recruitment and staffing processes.
• Manage staffing processes involving payroll transactions, new hire onboarding, surplus, layoffs, transfers, and experience credit assessments (where applicable).
• Collaborate with Principals and Vice-Principals, Supervisors, Managers, and Superintendents on workforce planning.
• Direct supervision of Human Resource Services Assistants.
• Provide coaching to leaders on performance management.
• Support grievance handling, attend labour management meetings, and bargaining preparation and discussions.
• Lead portfolio and departmental workflow and process improvement initiatives.

Minimum Requirements

• 3-Year Diploma/Degree in Human Resources, Labour Relations, or Business Administration or a relevant field of study in combination with direct work experience.
• CHRP designation preferred.
• Minimum 5 years progressive human resource services experience in unionized settings.
• Experience in labour relations, full-cycle recruitment, supervision, and performance management.
• Strong knowledge of HRIS platforms (iSYS, Edsembli, Apply to Education) and Applicant Tracking Systems.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Strong conflict resolution, problem solving, and analytical abilities.
• Ability to manage sensitive conversations professionally.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Demonstrated customer service excellence.

Salary Range: Level 8, $97,603.27 - $114,830.79 per year in accordance with the PASS Terms of Employment.

Hours of Work: Permanent, full-time, 35 hours per week / 52 weeks per year

Location(s): Catholic Education Centre, 35 Weber Street West, Unit A, Kitchener, Ontario.

OnSite Work Requirements The successful incumbent is to be available to work on-site a minimum of four (4) days per week. During peak operational periods, this position may be required to work on-site up to five (5) days per week to support organizational needs. For more information please review the Board Administrative procedure -

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume and covering letter. Please see the Application Process below. Applicants must attach diplomas/certificates required for this position to the resume in order to be considered a candidate for the position.

Application Process Applicants are required to apply directly through Apply to Education at:

Applytoeducation assistance, contact 1-877-900-5627 (Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 7:00 pm EST.)

In the application process, identify your qualifications and abilities, such as relevant experience to perform the duties of this job. Include your resume, covering letter and diplomas/certificates in your application.

Detailed information on the application process can be found at:

Applications will be accepted until March 22, 2026 , at 4 PM. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be notified via email, please monitor email (including spam/junk email folders) closely for any updates on the job competition process.

To request this file in large print, please email . If you require a disability related accommodation to participate the recruitment process, please contact us at (519) 578-3677, extension 2368 to discuss your needs under the Human Rights Code. Responses to inquiries will be provided within 72 hours.

At WCDSB, we are committed to respecting your privacy and will take appropriate measures to protect any personal information you may share with us through the job application process. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used to determine qualifications for employment. For more information about the Board's Privacy Policy, please contact our Privacy Officer at 519-578-3660 Ext. 2381.

The successful candidate will be required to produce a satisfactory Criminal Background Check . For further information refer to policy APS 038 on the website of the Waterloo Catholic District School Board.