PUC Services Inc. operates multiple utilities within and around the City of Sault Ste. Marie, including the distribution of electricity, the supply, treatment and distribution of municipal drinking water, and the operation of wastewater treatment facilities.

PUC offers a dynamic, challenging and rewarding work environment that encourages collaboration and innovative thinking. We are seeking a new member of our Management Team in the Human Resources Department to provide administrative support for designed HR functions. The ideal candidate will have administrative experience and knowledge of human resources best practices and processes.  

The primary responsibilities of this position include:

• Assists in the recruitment and onboarding process by posting positions, screening resumes, scheduling interviews, compiling onboarding documents, and other recruitment duties as assigned.
• Maintains the employee database including all changes in employment status of bargaining unit and management employees in the HRIS system.
• Assists with benefit administration.
• Identifies corporate training and development requirements in consultation with company managers and the development training plans.
• Sources and assesses appropriate training resources and trainers to deliver cost effective, quality training.
• Coordinates and maintains the training database including course outlines and provides necessary reports on health and safety training as well as corporate training, as required.
• Composes organizational charts, updates seniority lists, prepares and proofs reports, correspondence and other documents.
• Prepares statistical data as required.
• Administers internal staff websites.
• Assists in administering Employee Relations programs.
• Assists the HR Department in ongoing operational and administrative management as required.
• Approach all assigned work in a highly confidential and professional manner.

Qualifications:

• A University or Community College Diploma in a Human Resources related field.
• Minimum of two (2) years administrative experience within a Human Resources Department is an asset.
• Professional designation as a Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) or working towards completion of the designation.
• Experience in a unionized work environment is an asset.
• Possesses technical knowledge of appropriate legislation in the field of labour, employment, benefits, recruitment, training and development.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and schedule work effectively; and
• Highly self-motivated and directed.

PUC Services is an equal opportunity employer.