DISTRICT OF SAANICH
CORPORATE SERVICES
HUMAN RESOURCES

HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT

Temporary Full-Time Position (Approximately 16 months)
 
The District of Saanich is currently seeking a Human Resources Assistant to join the HR team for a 16 month term. The HR Assistant provides confidential, accurate and efficient administrative support to the Human Resources Division as well as assistance to the public and staff. This position will facilitate the administration of the recruitment process by overseeing the posting of various positions using the HRIS Recruitment module and external sources and works interchangeably with the HR Assistant, Compensation, Systems and Records.
 
The ideal candidate thrives in an environment where multitasking is required and accuracy and attention to detail are essential. You will possess superior administrative skills, a strong customer focus, and excellent communications skills. As the first point of contact for the HR Division, you will have considerable independence in judgement when providing information, coordinating, and administering tasks related to programs, and establishing priorities as necessary in order to meet operating requirements and established objectives.
 
Requirements include: Grade 12 diploma, supplemented with a human resources certificate, completion of first year public administration diploma program, or equivalent years of HR experience. You will have five years experience in a senior clerical position or three years of progressively more complex experience in a human resources office; one year experience with Human Resources Information System data entry, record keeping, complex mathematical calculations and general administration of HRIS functions; ability to type rapidly (minimum of 50 wpm) and accurately, and to edit correspondence, correct grammar and punctuation; ability to take minutes and compose correspondence and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite. Proficiency in the use of JD Edwards HRIS is strongly preferred.
 
The annual salary range for this exempt position is $64,550 to $75,965 and an excellent benefits package. Job description and competition information can be found at www.saanich.ca. Please apply by 11:45 p.m. on Friday, August 12, 2022 quoting competition 22256 to: Human Resources, District of Saanich, 770 Vernon Avenue, Victoria, BC, V8X 2W7. As a component of the selection process, testing will be conducted. We thank all applicants for applying. Only those under consideration will be contacted.