November 2, 2026 requires a HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER LOCATION: Board Administration Office, Pembroke, ON HOURS PER WEEK: 35 hours per week (100% full-time), 12 months per year SALARY GRID: Commensurate with education and experience within the current HR Officer Band ($88,158 - $96,333). This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and enrollment in the OMERS pension plan. POSITION SUMMARY: As a member of the Board’s Human Resources team, the successful candidate will work cooperatively with managers, school administrators, staff and the public in all areas of human resources management. Reporting to the Manager of Human Resources, our HR Officers are aligned with specific client groups and/or programs with Board wide impact. Skills, Qualifications and Experience Post-secondary degree/diploma in Human Resources Management, Business or relevant field or equivalent. Professional designation required. Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) preferred. Obtaining and maintaining designation is a condition of employment. 3-5 years of related HR experience, preferably in a multi-unionized or educational environment. Prior experience in labour relations, collective bargaining and disability management would be an asset. Excellent analytical, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills. Highly developed interpersonal skills and a strong ethic of teamwork. Superior oral and written communication skills. Excellent computer skills including experience with data management systems and Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite applications. Excellent organizational skills with ability to multi-task in a busy environment with frequent unexpected interruptions. Valid Ontario driver’s license for periodic travel. Key Responsibilities Recruitment & Staffing Execution: Plan, manage, and execute full-cycle recruitment for designated employee groups, including job posting creation, candidate screening, interview evaluation design, and new-hire onboarding administration. HR Operations & Data Administration: Maintain employee records across HR software systems (HRIS, Absence Tracking), process salary and entitlement calculations, and deliver guidance to management and staff on HR policies, benefits, and collective agreements. Disability & Abilities Management: Oversee short- and long-term sick leave entitlements and Long-Term Disability caseloads from onset to resolution. Administer the District’s Abilities Management program and facilitate Return-to-Work and Remain-at-Work meetings to implement tailored workplace accommodations. Labour Relations: Lead investigations, support collective bargaining preparations, assist with grievance and arbitration proceedings, and recommend policy updates to ensure regulatory compliance and effective labour management. Hiring will follow the requirements outlined in RCDSB Administrative Procedures. Please submit your application at www.applytoeducation.com to be considered for this posting. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. All other applicants are thanked for their interest. All offers of employment are conditional upon receipt of a current Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC) acceptable to the RCDSB. The RCDSB is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants requiring a Code-protected accommodation are encouraged to advise Human Resources (hrdept@rcdsb.on.ca) throughout any stage of the recruitment process. The RCDSB is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in our employment practices. For more information please visit the RCDSB Careers page.