HR Administrator at Chinook School Division No. 211

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Human Resources Administrator ( Permanent - 1.0 FTE – 37.5 hrs/wk)

Chinook Education Centre

Competition #4065

The Chinook School Division is proud to serve nearly 6,000 students in 62 schools, with over 1,000 collegial and student-centered teachers and support staff. We are a vibrant and progressive school division located within Saskatchewan's great Southwest. Our Division is committed to our guiding principles; Communication, Shared Responsibility, Positive Relationships and Ongoing Monitoring and Improvement. The Division affirms the right of all students and staff to be contributing members of a school community that is safe, caring and respectful of all people.

Chinook is committed to supporting diversity and inclusion in our schools and workplace as indicated in AP 176. Successful candidates are expected to:

• understand the importance of supporting a welcoming environment;
• present a positive attitude towards inclusion and diversity;
• identify opportunities to support inclusion and diversity; and,
• take meaningful action.

The Human Resources Administrator is a vital team member who reports directly to the Manager of Human Resources. The position is primarily tasked with maintaining accurate personnel records, supporting staff throughout the employment lifecycle, and ensuring all personnel actions comply with contract terms and applicable legislation.

Start Date: August 10, 2026

Qualifications, S kills, and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work as an effective member of the Human Resources team.
• Completion of post-secondary courses in Human Resources, Business Management, or Administration from a recognized institution.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a professional and welcoming demeanor.
• Self-directed, task and goal oriented , with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of computer systems and the ability to work in a variety of software applications (e.g., PowerSchool, Atrieve, Apply to Education).
• Knowledge of applicable legislation governing human resources and employment standards.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality relative to all school division operations.
• Strong technical skills to support employees with technical entries and issues.
• Ability to prioritize multiple demands and work under significant pressure while performing meticulous data entry.

Resp onsibilities

• Hiring and Recruitment: Provide leadership to draft job postings, track hiring information, set up interviews, and complete reference checks.
• Onboarding: Lead the preparation, collection, and verification of employee onboarding paperwork and set up new employees in HR databases.
• Employee Benefits: Lead the enrollment and update processes for employee benefit systems and resolve discrepancies with administrators.
• Absence and Leave Management: Process leave documentation, monitor leave balances, and complete paperwork for Long-Term Disability, WCB, and pension plans.
• Database Maintenance: Maintain and update various human resources databases and reports, verifying accurate employee assignments and schedules.
• Legislative Compliance: Work with a team to ensure human resources processes meet audit requirements, division policies, and provincial/federal legislation.
• Contract Administration: Provide support for employment contracts, seniority lists, and other relevant employment documentation.
• Termination Processing: Prepare termination paperwork and submit necessary notifications to third-party providers.

Benefits

• Competitive wages based on training and experience
• Pay range: $27.48 to $37.37 per hour
• Employee benefit package
• Positive work environment

Successful applicants must agree to a criminal records check including a vulnerable sector search. Interested applicants are asked to Apply Online via the Chinook online employment page found at www.chinooksd.ca/Employment. Please upload a cover letter (indicating competition #4065) a résumé, complete with three references and any supporting documents to Ken Garinger, Superintendent of Human Resources by 3:00 p.m. on July 19th, 2026. For further information, please contact Ken Garinger, Superintendent of Human Resources, at 306-778-9200 ext 3203 or Shauna Lacher, Manager of Human Resources, at 306-778-9200 ext 3221.

Successful applicants must agree to a criminal records check including vulnerable sector search.

While all applications are appreciated, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

By virtue of the submission of an application, the applicant agrees that the Director or designate can contact previous employers for the purpose of conducting confidential reference checks whether or not the applicant has listed a reference for that employer.