Occupational Profiles

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
 

• Plan, develop, implement and evaluate human resources and labour relations strategies including policies, programs and procedures to address an organization's human resource requirements
• Advise employers and employees on the interpretation of human resources policies, compensation and benefit programs and collective agreements
• Negotiate collective agreements on behalf of employers or workers, mediate labour disputes and grievances and provide advice on employee and labour relations
• Research and prepare occupational classifications, job descriptions, salary scales and competency appraisal measures and systems
• Plan and administer staffing, total compensation, training and career development, employee assistance, employment equity and affirmative action programs
• Manage programs and maintain human resources information and related records systems
• Hire and oversee training of staff
• Coordinate employee performance appraisal programs
• Research employee benefit and health and safety practices and recommend changes or modifications to existing policies.

• A university degree or college diploma in human resources management or a related field, such as business administration, industrial relations, commerce or psychology or completion of a professional development program in human resources administration is required.
• Some employers may require human resources professionals to hold a Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation.