HUMAN RESOURCES AND ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ADVISOR

Avocats sans frontières Canada (ASF Canada) is seeking an engaged, dynamic, and open-minded individual who wants to contribute to making access to justice a means of change to advance human rights around the world.

Location: City of Quebec (Hybrid)

Start Date: As soon as possible

Under the responsibility of the human resources coordination, the Human Resources and Organizational Development Advisor contributes to supporting and developing effective and efficient human resources management in a diverse, international, and rapidly evolving work environment. They will be responsible for various important human resources issues such as working conditions, performance evaluation, training, and employee well-being.

Main Responsibilities

• Acts as a resource person for managers and international teams on certain human resources issues;
• Develops approaches to ensure organizational consistency in human resources management practices;
• Develops and writes tools, policies, and strategies related to various human resources and institutional affairs domains;
• Is responsible for the implementation and development of global compensation policies and advises managers on compensation, classification, and salary positioning issues;
• Advises and supports managers in performance management, skills development, and contribution evaluation processes, including probation period follow-up, and supports managers in its application;
• Provides coaching to managers on their role, management posture, and conflict management;
• Coordinates human resources planning and budgeting mainly at the headquarters and participates in the integration process of new employees at the headquarters;
• Contributes to the development and implementation of the employee well-being strategy and participates in the creation of initiatives and projects aimed at supporting a healthy and harmonious work environment;
• Is responsible for the deployment of the health and safety at work strategy and coordinates the committee;
• Advises and supports the application of institutional policies, including ethics, abuse prevention, harassment, and gender equality, and manages complaint handling processes;
• Advises on labor relations;
• Performs vigilance and research activities, contributes to analyses, and implements solutions;
• Ensures the application of policies, procedures, and applicable laws to the headquarters team and field teams, when necessary;
• Contributes to the management of employee departures, including exit interviews and follow-ups with managers;

*And, in general, performs any other related and necessary tasks as requested by the organization.*

Desired Profile

• University degree in a relevant field (human resources, business administration, industrial relations);
• 5 to 7 years of experience in the human resources field, as a generalist;
• Expertise in advising and supporting managers;
• Good knowledge of laws, regulations, directives, and government policies applicable to human resources management;
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in French;
• Political sense and diplomacy in managing complex and sensitive situations;
• Active listening, empathy, and ability to build trust and collaboration relationships;
• Eligibility to work in Canada.

Assets

• Professional designation, CRHA;
• Ability to communicate easily in English and/or Spanish in a professional context;
• Experience in human resources management in multicultural and international environments;
• Experience working in international cooperation.

Working Conditions

• Indefinite-term employment;
• Three or four weeks of annual vacation, depending on experience;
• Holidays offered during the holiday season;
• Ten conciliation work-life balance days;
• Collective insurance, including an employee assistance program and a telemedicine service;
• Employer contribution to a collective pension savings plan;
• Hybrid work mode;
• Flexible work schedule from Monday to Friday;
• Short-term remote work abroad allowed;
• Opportunity to travel to our various offices.
• Our Organization

ASF Canada is a non-governmental international cooperation organization whose mission is to contribute to the implementation of human rights for people in vulnerable situations, by strengthening access to justice and legal representation.

Our actions aim to prevent violations and promote and protect the human rights of rights-holders, including those affected by gender-based violence, child exploitation, marginalized Indigenous communities, and sexual and gender diversity victims of discrimination.

Our Work Culture

Our team is composed of people who are committed to the defense and promotion of human rights, without discrimination. Working at ASF Canada means collaborating with a team that believes our actions can bring about concrete changes in the lives of individuals and communities in vulnerable situations.

Our work culture values openness, diversity, respect, collaboration, professionalism, excellence, and conviviality.

Our organizational structure is inspired by innovative, collaborative, and horizontal management practices to enable each individual to deploy their full potential and leverage collective intelligence to advance our projects efficiently.

To Express Your Interest

Please send a letter explaining your motivations for the position and your curriculum vitae to Vicky Jobin by applying directly on our website: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=a01cad9e-9fbf-4b08-b123-32736d5c550c&ccId=9200641444899_2&lang=fr_CA&jobId=9201047623206_1&&source=EN

The posting will remain active until the position is filled. Interested individuals are invited to apply as soon as possible.

*We thank all candidates for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.*

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Compensation: $68,000.00 to $80,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Flexible start and end times
• Remote work
• Location: Hybrid remote work in the City of Quebec, QC