Description
School District No. 52 (Prince Rupert) is seeking an exceptional leader for the temporary position of Human Resources Generalist for an 18-month contract, effective May 1, 2026, or a mutually agreeable date to December 31, 2027.
THE SCHOOL DISTRICT
School District No. 52 (Prince Rupert) is located within traditional Ts'msyen Territory on the beautiful north coast of B.C. and services the small communities of Hartley Bay and Port Edward in addition to the City of Prince Rupert. We have one secondary school, one middle school, five elementary schools, one store-front site and one “on reserve” school (Hartley Bay, K-12). Our student population is approximately 1,800 students, 64% of which are Indigenous. We are excited to work with a professional who values and is committed to public education and who will provide leadership in alignment with the
district's strategic plan.
THE POSITION
The Human Resources Generalist will work both independently and with the District Principal of Human Resources regarding staffing and benefits for all employees, providing assistance in the interpretation
and administration of all collective agreements and liaising with the payroll department.
THE CANDIDATE
Specific Responsibilities
- Facilitate Support Staff recruitment and selection processes, including job postings, resume screening, interviewing, and conducting reference checks
- Support Teacher and Exempt staff recruitment and selection processes, including job postings, resume screening, interviewing, and conducting reference checks
- Interprets and applies collective agreement language
- Maintains confidential records, ensuring appropriate documentation is completed and distributed to employees, union and management
- Coordinates and maintains the Human Resources component of the school district's data system
- Administers multiple employee benefits program
- Maintains relationships with employees and employee groups, senior management, the Board of Education and members of the public
- Prepares documents and engages in timely correspondence as required to carry out the above duties
- Other related duties as assigned or required
Reports to: Superintendent
Co-ordinates with: District Principals, Principals, Payroll,
Qualifications
- Post-secondary education in Business Administration or Human Resources Management
- Five years of experience in Human Resources
- CPHR designation is preferred
HOW TO APPLY
Cover Letter
Please submit a cover letter describing your particular interest in the position, current role and key responsibilities
Resume
A complete and current resume must be provided, clearly describing:
- all relevant education;
- all job and leadership experiences related to the role; and
- provincial and/or community involvement/committees.
Letters of reference are not required, please submit professional reference contacts, please include emails and two phone numbers (office or home or cell) for each reference.
Applications will only be accepted in electronic form and must be received by noon on March 30, 2026.We appreciate all applicants, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
School District 52 Prince Rupert values inclusion and embraces diversity as a strength. Our goal is for all individuals to feel a sense of belonging in a safe, supportive and welcoming community. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including Indigenous, Black, people of colour, all genders, LGBTQ2+ and persons with disabilities.
Attention: Aja Lihou
School District No. 52 (Prince Rupert)
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