Job Description
Full job description
Position Information
Position Title
Director, Human Resources
Department/Unit
Health - Dean's Office
Location
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Posting Number
S121-25
Employee Group
DPMG
Position Type
Term
Duration of Contract (if applicable)
1 year
Employment Type
Full Time
Full-time Equivalency (FTE)
1
Salary
$77,938 - $104,545 per annum
Classification
ADM-07
Provisional Statement
This is a provisional classification. Formal regular review classification procedures may be initiated at any time by the incumbent or supervisor after the incumbent has worked a minimum of six months in the role.
About Dalhousie University
Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.
Job Summary
The Faculty of Health is the second largest and one of the most complex Faculties at Dalhousie University, comprised of nine Schools/College, two Programs, Healthy Populations Institute, Resilience Research Centre, Centre for Transformative Nursing and Heath Research, and in partnership with the Faculties of Medicine and Dentistry, the Centre for Collaborative Clinical Learning and Research. Reporting to the Dean, the Director, Human Resources is accountable for the overall human resource management of both unionized and non-unionized employees, long-term workforce planning and development, and the cultivation of an environment of respect and inclusion. The Director participates in strategic initiatives that align with the Faculty of Health’s priorities around being the best place to work.
Key Responsibilities
Responsible for the planning, development and advising on human resource management for the Faculty and Staff.
Researches, develops and implements human resources strategies by establishing
Faculty accountabilities, including talent acquisition, employment processing, onboarding, compensation, training and development, retention, records management, performance management, succession planning and employee/labor relations.
Responsible for developing a culture that enables employees to perform in accordance with the University’s objectives and priorities with goal attainment of a culture that supports and fosters a responsible, healthy and productive workforce.
Ensures compliance with federal and provincial laws and industry regulations,
Collective Agreements, etc., and advises Dean, Directors, School/College managers
on legal implications of HR issues related to discipline and employee grievances.
Guides management and employee actions by researching, developing, writing, and
updating policies, procedures, methods, and guidelines, communicating and enforcing
organization values.
Manages, develops and/or revises the payroll systems within the Faculty’s nine Schools/College, Programs and Dean’s Office. This system includes information on full-time and part-time Faculty, full-time Staff, part-time teaching and all other Staff.
Note
The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work from within Nova Scotia) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.
Required Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in relevant field such as Business Administration (Human Resources) or Public Administration, plus at least seven years’ of progressively responsible experience in Human Resources (or equivalent combination of training and experience).
CPHR Designation.
Excellent relationship-building, interpersonal, and communication (verbal, written and presentation) skills.
Strong collaboration and problem-solving ability with proven sound judgement.
Management and leadership skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage large portfolios and balance competing priorities.
Assets
Job Competencies
The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core and leadership competencies (https://www.dal.ca/dept/leaders.html), in particular:
Self-Awareness & Professionalism
Respect & Inclusion
Knowledge & Thinking Skills
Thinking and Acting Strategically
Relationship Building
Additional Information
Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.
Application Consideration
Applications from current university employees and external candidates are assessed concurrently. Current university employees will be given special consideration.
We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or People and Culture.
Diversity Statement
Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
1
Open Date
06/26/2026
Close Date
07/10/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicant
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/19114
