Human Resources Consultant

Human Resources Consultant

Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre requires a permanent, full-time Human Resources Consultant. The position will be located in our Regina Administrative Office and commence on August 1st, 2025, or a mutually agreed upon date.

Sask DLC is a Treasury Board Crown Corporation, created to deliver high-quality and equitable online learning programs to students across the province. Sask DLC’s head office is located in Kenaston, with an administrative office in Regina, and regional campuses located in Estevan, Kenaston, La Ronge, Moose Jaw, Neilburg, Nipawin, Prince Albert, Regina, Saskatoon, Swift Current and Yorkton.

Human Resources Consultant Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, the Human Resources Consultant is responsible for overseeing the instructional and support staff recruitment and employment process. The Consultant serves as the primary point of contact to senior leadership and staff in a variety of areas including recruitment, onboarding, employee and labour relations, employee leaves or professional development, and general HR support.

Primary Responsibilities

• Be a leader in human resources management and strategic initiatives.
• Works collaboratively with corporate services and school-based staff across the organization to support the strategic and operational recruitment priorities of the organization.
• Proactively deliver and support human resources programs across the Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre.
• Creates job postings, pre-employment assessments, interview guides and schedules interviews as required.
• Prepares offers of employment in a timely manner, monitors expiring contracts and supports new employees in organization onboarding.
• Oversees the completion of the employee performance appraisal process in accordance with the guidelines.
• Collects, organizes, analyzes and reports on workforce data as required.
• Monitors compliance with human resource related administrative procedures, collective agreements, and programs, ensuring alignment between procedures and practice.
• Assists in the interpretation of employment legislation and collective agreements.
• Works collaboratively with outside agencies including, but not limited to: CUPE, STF and SPTRB.
• Consult, coach, and develop staff, based on knowledge of current human resource theory, models, principles and practices, including emerging trends of human resource management, labour relations, classification, recruitment and staffing
• Support staffing, classification, organization design, labour relations, compensation and payroll/benefits.
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies based on knowledge or understanding of emerging internal and external trends and issues that have HR implications in the organization;
• Develop and foster strong collaborative relationships to build agreement for human resource recommendations and strategies.
• Performs other duties as may be required or assigned by the Director of Human Resources.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Generalist HR background with strong understanding in staffing, teacher classification, organization design, labour relations, compensation and payroll/benefits.
• Demonstrated skills posting positions, interviewing applicants, and hiring candidates including contract offers and onboarding documents.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team-based environment with excellent interpersonal, organizational, analytic, and problem-solving skills.
• Well-established leadership strengths with a focus on building a culture of high performance and accountability based on strong values and principles.
• Exhibits ability to analyze and assess information, support organizational design, and facilitate or present HR policy to stakeholders and education partners
• Displays ability to lead projects, delegate tasks and measure success
• Demonstrates consensus building skills; results oriented with well-developed critical thinking skills and a talent for building, developing and guiding teams;
• Diplomatic, professional, persuasive, and tactful, with well-developed written and oral communications skills and the ability to work with and influence a variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and effectively manage high volumes of work.
• Ability to address individuals with sensitivity and professionalism.
• Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritize work.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ensures accuracy of own work.
• Proficient in the operation of computers, HR software, Microsoft Office suite and other web-based applications.
• Ability to manage confidential material and maintain staff and/or student privacy.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree specializing in human resource management.
• Significant (typically 10 years) experience as a human resource generalist;and/or an equivalent combination of education and work experience will be considered.
• CPHR or IPMA-CP/CS or equivalent designation would be considered an asset.

Employment Conditions

• Office environment/setting.
• Typical core office hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) Monday to Friday.
• Travel as required.
• As with all positions, the Human Resources Consultant, demonstrates an attitude of safety by always ensuring safety of self and others within the workplace.

Sask DLC is committed to workplace diversity which reflects the diversity of the students and communities we serve. Applications are encouraged from First Nations and Métis candidates.

What We Offer

Sask DLC offers a competitive salary (MCP06 $79,200 to $102,960), a comprehensive benefits package (health and dental), and pension (Public Employees Pension Plan – PEPP).

To Apply: Interested applicants are invited to complete an online application by creating an account in UKG. Candidates are required to include a resume with cover letter and contact information for at least three professional references.

Any questions regarding this position can be directed to:

Guy Werbicki

Director of Human Resources

Saskatchewan Distance Learning Center

[email protected]

Applications will remain open until July 14th, 2025.

*The successful candidates will be required to submit a satisfactory criminal record check (vulnerable sector) as a condition of employment.

*We thank all those who apply for this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.