Manager, Talent Management (Contract)

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the VP, People, Performance and Culture, this role develops, leads and measures the effectiveness of a comprehensive Talent Management Strategy for PRPA to ensure that Talent Programs and Strategies, including Strategic Workforce Planning, Talent Acquisition, Leadership and Employee Development, Performance Management, Succession Planning, Organizational Design, Change Management, and Learning & Competency Development are aligned to PRPA’s values-driven culture and deliver on PRPA’s strategic business objectives.

MAJOR POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES

Operations:

• Oversees the development and implementation of a comprehensive Talent Management Strategy.
• Provides professional expertise to design and manage talent programs, processes, and systems required to achieve business goals and results.
• Collaborates with business partners and leaders to design and implement Talent Management Plans, including succession plans, leadership and individual development planning, short and long-term strategic org design, recruiting goals/objectives, and team effectiveness strategies.
• Develops internal talent acquisition communication strategies, including creating recruiting material, talking points, and change management plans aligned with our talent brand story and standards.
• Close interaction and communication with various stakeholders (group/ regional/ local HR and business representatives) to understand Talent Management needs and translate these into requirements and actionable solutions.
• Develops, manages, and maintains the Talent framework, cycles and supporting guidelines for Talent Management.
• Compiles, monitors, and reports relevant data related to Regional Talent Management and delivers formal presentations on a variety of Talent Management topics.
• Purposefully builds positive working relationships internally at all levels as well as alliances and partnerships externally by fostering trust, collaboration, and teamwork; demonstrates sensitivity and openness to others’ views; uses emotional intelligence to adapt interpersonal style to relate well to others. 
• Implements the Talent Framework for talent reviews and succession planning at the corporate level for Group Functions.
• Supports the identification, management, and development of successors for the organization.
• Monitors talent management best practices in the market and proactively develops innovative HR solutions.
• Establishes HR development plans (training, mentoring, coaching, knowledge transfer, etc.) based on workforce diagnoses and plans.
• Participates in the annual business/budget review and completes the departmental budget, monitoring the budget to ensure it is achieved.
• Monitors process and Talent project quality and take corrective action to ensure projects comply with standards.
• Conducts statistical analyses to help identify data-driven solutions and the impact of solutions on the business – analyzes selection process results while benchmarking with industry trends.
• Measures the effectiveness of Talent Development programs, systems, tools, and procedures by establishing operational standards and supports the standardization of talent management metrics across the organization to improve client experience and efficiency.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Leadership:

• Develops team members, builds engagement, elevates, and manages staff performance through regular one-on-one meetings and performance by leveraging constructive feedback, accurate assessment of individual capabilities, coaching, and development opportunities to improve others. 
• Provides direction to the HR team on the Talent vision and strategy and its alignment to PRPA’s corporate values and strategic plan.
• Monitors policies relating to personnel actions, training, and professional development programs. 
• Manages teamwork and time off to ensure business continuity while providing PRPA with a high level of service. 

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Formal Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or other related field required.
• CHRP professional accreditation is an asset.

Related Experience:

• Generally, requires 5-7 years of related experience, with a minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated Strategic Workforce Management, Employee & Leadership Development, Talent Management processes, Talent Development, designing a Talent framework, and implementing Talent Programs.
• Proven project, analytical and problem-solving skills, and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously to successful completion in a fast-paced environment.
• Communicate clearly and succinctly, both verbally and in writing to exchange information and seek out specific information from others.
• Proven ability to communicate complex results and implications incorporates different perspectives into deliverables.
• Proven ability to tailor the style to audience and level of communication.
• Strategic and visionary mindset, self-driven with strong initiative.
• Thrives in high-paced entrepreneurial environment.
• Autonomous contributor who is both a self-starter and can work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to assess skills and behaviour and deliver feedback and recommendations. 
• Experience with HR information systems and data analysis, including learning management systems.
• Proven high-level training delivery, consulting, and classroom facilitation skills.
• Experience creating and facilitating learning and development programs using adult learning theories and experiential learning concepts.
• Ability to motivate, coach and build relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent team collaboration and the ability to establish positive working relationships across the organization.
• Excellent ability to manage and influence change.

Other Requirements:

• Proficient in MS Office, especially Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 with a vaccine approved by Health Canada.
• Able to obtain security clearance under Transport Canada’s Security Clearance Program.
• Possess valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence.

The starting base salary range for this role is $125,450 – $146,357

This position is a 12-month contract

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging are at the heart of PRPA’s culture and play a vital role in our growth strategy. We are committed to ensuring that everyone feels a sense of belonging and can contribute to their maximum potential. Our differences are the reason great things happen here. If you are an applicant in need of accommodations or special assistance throughout the interview process, please submit a request by email to careers@rupertport.com.

Senior Project Development Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Director, Project Services, the Senior Project Development Specialist is primarily accountable for assisting Port tenants, industrial partners and other project proponents in regards to projects within Port lands and waters, while ensuring that these projects align with the Ports interests and strategic direction.

To that end, the Senior Project Development Specialist will liaise with these parties and assist them with their project development and execution, helping them identify obstacles and constraints and assist proponents with addressing them.

The Senior Project Development Specialist will also review proponent’s project plans to ensure they do not conflict with the Port’s land use plans and other commercial and/or strategic interests. Collaborating with the Port’s regulatory team, the Senior Project Development Specialist will assist proponents with understanding the Port’s regulatory requirements and help them incorporate those regulatory requirements into their project plans. The Senior Project Development Specialist will also be required to lead the development and execution of Port lead projects, either in service of supporting external projects or alternatively other Port initiatives

MAJOR POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Manages the planning and implementation of projects.
• Develops project specific plans, reviews plans proposed by external proponents on Port property and recommends the approval, rejection or modification of such plans.
• Uses their expertise, knowledge and in-house experience to facilitate an effective and sound definition of project scopes, goals and deliverables.
• Liaises with, and involves tenants and stakeholders, including Indigenous Communities in the development of project scopes, goals and deliverables.
• Coordinate internal resources (including both not limited to engineering, operations and asset management) to conduct said reviews of external project plans.
• Prepares scopes of work, tender documents as well as draft board submissions. Assists with contracts and contract negotiations.
• Participates in the tendering process including evaluation of bidders’ technical qualifications as well as the awarding of work to the winning bidder.
• Manages internal and external project staff, including consultants and sub-contractors as well as project resources allocations.
• Manages projects budgets and corresponding change orders.
• Plans and schedules project timelines as well as prepares reports defining project progress, problems, and solutions.
• Tracks project deliverables using appropriate tools, including internal project stage-gating documentation.
• Leads project evaluations and validations of results against design specifications and suggests corrections.
• Leads final acceptance of projects.
• Ensures that all technical information relating to new installed and acquired assets is entered into the preventive maintenance software following PRPA’s protocol (i.e. manufacturer, capital cost, specifications, preventive maintenance schedule etc.).
• Ensures that safe work practices are being followed during the implementation of projects.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education and experience

• University Degree in relevant engineering discipline.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), Engineer in Training (EIT) or engineer eligible for registration with Engineers and Geoscientists BC.
• Technologists with suitable experience would also be considered.
• 5 to 7 years’ related experience in industry.

Other requirements

• Good written and spoken communications skills.
• Good leadership, planning, organizational and problem solving skills .
• Strong consultation, facilitation, delegation and coaching skills.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, negotiation and decision-making skills.
• Superior judgment and tact in dealing with sensitive issues and confidential information.
• Excellent relationship building skills. Able to establish and maintain effective working relationship with subordinates, peers and superiors.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and to effectively handle changing priorities.
• Proficient in MS Office, Microsoft Projects, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strategic and visionary thinker. Demonstrates commitment to the Port’s Vision.
• Possess valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License.
• Able to obtain security clearance under Transport Canada’s Security Clearance Program.

The starting base salary range for this role is $120,625-$150,781

Interested candidates are requested to email their application to careers@rupertport.com.

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging are at the heart of PRPA’s culture and play a vital role in our growth strategy. We are committed to ensuring that everyone feels a sense of belonging and can contribute to their maximum potential. Our differences are the reason great things happen here. If you are an applicant in need of accommodations or special assistance throughout the interview process, please submit a request by email to careers@rupertport.com.

Technical Compliance Advisor

POSITION SUMMARY

The Prince Rupert Port Authority has a duty to ensure that all projects taking place within the lands and waters of its jurisdiction meet an appropriate standard of design and safety. To that end, the role of the Technical Compliance Advisor is to assist and support the technical review of projects to ensure that that standard is being met.

This position is responsible for identifying the relevant codes and standards to be applied for projects under review and leading the process to ensure they are met. After a project review is completed and the project is authorized, this position is also responsible for ensuring that any conditions of that approval are being met throughout construction and into operations.

MAJOR POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Monitors planned and active projects within PRPA’s regulatory jurisdiction, including those executed
• by PRPA as well as external proponents.
• Determines the applicable codes and standards to apply to those projects to meet PRPA’s responsibility to ensure that they meet an acceptable level of safety and design.
• Determines the required deliverables and documents to be provided by project proponents to prove compliance with the above codes and standards.
• Reviews the required deliverables and documents to ensure they meet the applicable standards and codes.
• Identifies the additional expertise and resources, both internal and external, necessary to assist and work within a team to complete the above tasks.
• Lead procurement process for obtaining external resources (consultants and vendors) and subsequently oversees their work and performance.
• Oversees the system for tracking the progress of projects to ensure that the appropriate deliverables have been provided at appropriate project milestones.
• Assist PRPA’s Commercial and Regulatory Affair department with preparing Port Authority Operations Regulation (PAOR) authorizations.
• After the issuance of the PAOR authorization to a proponent, monitor for compliance with the conditions of the authorization, some of which may be operational conditions that continue beyond the completion of the project
• Ensures that project documentation and all due diligence records including monitoring/compliance activities are maintained.
• Participates on multi-disciplinary teams with other Port staff in furthering project developments and tenant oversight.
• Performs other duties as directed by the Director, Project Services.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education and experience

• University Degree in relevant engineering discipline.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), Engineer in Training (EIT) or engineer eligible for registration with Engineers and Geoscientists BC.
• Technologists with suitable experience will also be considered.
• 3 to 5 years’ related experience.

Other requirements

• Good written and spoken communications skills.
• Good leadership, planning, organizational and problem solving skills .
• Strong consultation, facilitation, delegation and coaching skills.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Exercises sound judgment and tact when making decisions on projects to ensure that technical standard and compliance is being met.
• Superior judgment and tact in dealing with sensitive issues and confidential information.
• Excellent relationship building skills. Able to establish and maintain effective working relationship with subordinates, peers and superiors.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and to effectively handle changing priorities.
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated. Works well individually as well as in a team environment.
• Possess valid Class 5 Driver’s License.
• Able to obtain security clearance under Transport Canada’s Security Clearance Program.

The starting base salary range for this role is $98,977-$123,722

Interested candidates are requested to email their application to careers@rupertport.com.

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging are at the heart of PRPA’s culture and play a vital role in our growth strategy. We are committed to ensuring that everyone feels a sense of belonging and can contribute to their maximum potential. Our differences are the reason great things happen here. If you are an applicant in need of accommodations or special assistance throughout the interview process, please submit a request by email to careers@rupertport.com.