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Director, Human Resources

Hybrid
CA$77,938 - CA$104,545/year
Senior Level
Full-time

Top Benefits

Defined benefit pension plan
Health and dental plans
Health spending account

About the role

Position Information

Position Title

Director, Human Resources

Department/Unit

Health - Dean's Office

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number

S121-25

Employee Group

DPMG

Position Type

Term

Duration of Contract (if applicable)

1 year

Employment Type

Full Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE)

1

Salary

$77,938 - $104,545 per annum

Classification

ADM-07

Provisional Statement

This is a provisional classification. Formal regular review classification procedures may be initiated at any time by the incumbent or supervisor after the incumbent has worked a minimum of six months in the role.

About Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Job Summary

The Faculty of Health is the second largest and one of the most complex Faculties at Dalhousie University, comprised of nine Schools/College, two Programs, Healthy Populations Institute, Resilience Research Centre, Centre for Transformative Nursing and Heath Research, and in partnership with the Faculties of Medicine and Dentistry, the Centre for Collaborative Clinical Learning and Research. Reporting to the Dean, the Director, Human Resources is accountable for the overall human resource management of both unionized and non-unionized employees, long-term workforce planning and development, and the cultivation of an environment of respect and inclusion. The Director participates in strategic initiatives that align with the Faculty of Health’s priorities around being the best place to work.

Key Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the planning, development and advising on human resource management for the Faculty and Staff.

  • Researches, develops and implements human resources strategies by establishing
    Faculty accountabilities, including talent acquisition, employment processing, onboarding, compensation, training and development, retention, records management, performance management, succession planning and employee/labor relations.

  • Responsible for developing a culture that enables employees to perform in accordance with the University’s objectives and priorities with goal attainment of a culture that supports and fosters a responsible, healthy and productive workforce.

  • Ensures compliance with federal and provincial laws and industry regulations,
    Collective Agreements, etc., and advises Dean, Directors, School/College managers
    on legal implications of HR issues related to discipline and employee grievances.

  • Guides management and employee actions by researching, developing, writing, and
    updating policies, procedures, methods, and guidelines, communicating and enforcing
    organization values.

  • Manages, develops and/or revises the payroll systems within the Faculty’s nine Schools/College, Programs and Dean’s Office. This system includes information on full-time and part-time Faculty, full-time Staff, part-time teaching and all other Staff.

Note

The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work from within Nova Scotia) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.

Required Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree in relevant field such as Business Administration (Human Resources) or Public Administration, plus at least seven years’ of progressively responsible experience in Human Resources (or equivalent combination of training and experience).

  • CPHR Designation.

  • Excellent relationship-building, interpersonal, and communication (verbal, written and presentation) skills.

  • Strong collaboration and problem-solving ability with proven sound judgement.

  • Management and leadership skills.

  • Demonstrated ability to manage large portfolios and balance competing priorities.

Assets

Job Competencies

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core and leadership competencies (https://www.dal.ca/dept/leaders.html), in particular:

  • Self-Awareness & Professionalism

  • Respect & Inclusion

  • Knowledge & Thinking Skills

  • Thinking and Acting Strategically

  • Relationship Building

Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.

Application Consideration

Applications from current university employees and external candidates are assessed concurrently. Current university employees will be given special consideration.

We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or People and Culture.

Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies

1

Open Date

06/26/2025

Close Date

07/10/2025

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicant

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/19114

About Dalhousie University

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One of Canada's leading universities, Dalhousie University is widely recognized for outstanding academic quality and teaching, and a broad range of educational and research opportunities.

Located in Halifax and Truro, Nova Scotia, Dalhousie attracts students from around the world. Since 1818, we've been inspiring students, faculty, staff, and graduates to make significant contributions to our region, Canada, and the world.