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CBVRCE 2026 CONF-003, HR Personnel Officer (Permanent, Non-Union)

The Cape Breton-Victoria Regional Centre for Education is responsible for the administration of the public school system within the boundaries of Cape Breton and Victoria Counties, supporting approximately 12,000 students in 38 schools.

 

We foster a caring, dynamic and creative environment that provides educational opportunities, promotes a love of learning, respect for others and challenges all persons to develop their full potential to become confident, versatile, lifelong learners and thinkers.  We are committed to ensuring the success and achievement of all students within a culturally responsive, safe and inclusive school environment.

 

The CBVRCE invites applications for the above noted position as we work together to create success for all students in our region.  Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the students we serve.  The Centre for Education welcomes applications from Indigenous People, African Canadian and Other Racially Visible Persons, Members of the 2SLGBTQI++ Community, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented.  If you are a member of one of these equity groups, we encourage you to apply and self-identify on your application.  Applicants with disabilities who require assistance during the application process may contact Michelle MacLeod at 902-562-6476 or michellemacleod@cbvrce.ca to request reasonable accommodations.

 

Position: HR Personnel Officer, CBVRCE

Location: CBVRCE Central Office, Human Resources Department

Salary Range:  $56,451 to $70,564 (Band 5 of the Nova Scotia Education Entities Non-Union Compensation Framework)

Position Status - Full-time Non-Union position

 

Application Deadline:   June 4, 2026 by 11:59 pm.

 

Required Qualifications

    • A minimum 2-year relevant post-secondary diploma in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Data Analytics, Business Administration/Commerce, Technology or other related field is required. A university degree in a related field is preferred; and 

    • Minimum of three (3) years' related experience, preferably within a unionized environment. 

    • An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered  

    • Demonstrated expertise in the Microsoft Office suite of products (Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.), and demonstrable expertise with the collection, manipulation, and analysis of data  

    • Demonstrated experience working within the SAP Human Resources module is strongly preferred. 

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED ASSETS  

  • Experience in a public sector environment   

  • Excellent analytical skills  

  • Ability to present complex information in a variety of formats  

  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills  

  • Sound problem-solving skills, and the ability to utilize effective strategies for the resolution of problems  

  • Excellent achievement orientation, organizational and time management skills   

  • The ability to expertly extract and manipulate data utilizing multiple advanced information systems to analyze and report information   

  • The ability to maintain, in strictest confidence, information received concerning confidential matters such as labour relations between the Centre and its unions, grievances, contract interpretation, contract negotiations, arbitrations, legal issues, staffing & recruiting, performance management, progressive discipline and any other information deemed to be of a confidential nature.  

  • The ability to apply knowledge, experience, and commitment in the areas of race relations, cross-cultural understanding, human rights, and diversity.  

Applicants must:

  • upload a completed resume with their application
  • upload copies of professional licenses, accreditations and certifications supporting qualifications required for the position.
  • enter 3 references (supervisory references are required, including current or recent immediate supervisor)

 

Scope of Responsibilities   

The Human Resources Personnel Officer will be responsible for providing assistance and support in many areas of human resources services with a primary focus on data collection, analysis and records management, but will also have some duties in the areas of recruitment, retention and utilization of substitutes/casual employees, contract and policy administration, and labour relations. The HR (Human Resources) Personnel Officer will coordinate and handle employment documentation, update, and maintain human resources information systems, track and report employment activity, run reports and analyze data and respond to schools and employees on matters relating to employee status.  Working in a client service-based environment, the HR Personnel Officer reports directly to the Coordinator of Human Resources.  

  

Specific Job components  
The specific components of the HR Personnel Officer include the performance of tasks as assigned by the Coordinator of Human Resources.  These tasks may vary from time to time with the evolution of the organization and may include but not be limited to the following:  

  • Oversee the collection and maintenance of required employee documentation including overseeing the Criminal Records check cycle and annual declaration process for all employees 

  • Oversee, collect, audit, and analyze Human Resources data, files, and systems to ensure accuracy and completeness with the ability to store and retrieve documents and reports efficiently  

  • Support the development of and conversion to an electronic file management system for employee personnel files.    

  • Assist with performance appraisal management with the technical development of the electronic employee appraisal tool  

  • Provides assistance with return-to-work processes, WCB, Injury on Duty, attendance management data, and leave requests  

  • Ensure regular updating and maintenance of HR and Payroll related data in the SAP/HRIS system  

  • Assist with staffing and selection processes including job postings, shortlisting, interviews, reference checks, and skills assessments.  

  • Manage and maintain the Human Resource pages of the CBVRCE website  

  • Provide front-line human resources information to employees and supervisors with respect to collective agreements and terms and conditions of employment.  

  • Assist with conducting employee onboarding as well as planning training and development.  

  • Provide support for employee and committee meetings as directed.  

  • Prepare correspondence, email, and respond to telephone requests for information and support.  

  • Troubleshoot employee access to the employee portal, email and the Employee Self-Serve system  

  • Assist with planning and organizing Human Resources functions.  

  • Assist with the preparation for collective bargaining  

  • Manage Human Resources Special Projects as requested.  

  • Any other duties as assigned.  

 

 

Terms and conditions of employment as per Education Entitities: Non-union Compensation Framework and the Public School Administrators Association of Nova Scotia.
Position is rated in payband 5 ($56451 - $70,564) 

 

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