If you have expertise in human resources management and a passion for making a difference for all employees, we would like to hear from you! As a member of the People and Corporate Culture Division at the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), you will contribute to our mission to provide strategic direction, advice, guidance and solutions to your client portfolio while fostering the integrity of human resources decisions.

IDRC is home to individuals who share a passion for international development research. We look for employees who believe that knowledge and innovation can help solve the world’s most critical challenges.

Come join our People Solutions team and help us build a more sustainable and inclusive world!

Our employment opportunity of the moment: People Solutions Partner

Location: Ottawa, Canada (Hybrid Mode*)

For more details on the primary duties and responsibilities, view Job Details.

Take a moment to see if your profile fits IDRC:

You have:

• A university degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations, Law, Business Administration or an acceptable combination of education and experience. A professional HR designation is an asset.
• Proficiency in English and French (reading, writing, and speaking).
• Significant and recent experience providing strategic HR advice and guidance to all levels of management and employees in a unionized environment.
• Experience leading organizational change. A change management certification is an asset.
• An in-depth understanding of human resources trends, disciplines and best practices.
• An enhanced knowledge of the policies, procedures and practices governing HR in an international context.

You are:

• Aligned with the IDRC’s culture and value statements: At IDRC we are respectful, intentional and accountable.
• An experienced communicator with excellent people skills able to influence decision makers using sound judgement, discretion and diplomacy.
• A strategic thinker, adept at recommending people solutions that are fair and equitable for all.
• Able to work under pressure, meet deadlines and set priorities.
• A collaborator in a team environment with strong leadership skills, comfortable within a multidisciplinary group of people from diverse cultures.
• Driven and client-focused with the capacity to manage high client demands, keeping in mind the wider organization’s priorities.

You are interested in:

• Delivering integrated HR business solutions aligned with and in support of IDRC’s strategic objectives and business plans.
• Providing HR leadership, advice and guidance to relevant internal clients within a portfolio approach for all levels of IDRC staff in Ottawa and in international regions.
• Participating in and leading key strategic and operational discussions.
• Adding values to the business. Putting creative solutions in place to meet strategic and operational challenges.
• Joining an organization that values and models diversity, inclusion, and equity.

Then we are interested in your profile!

At IDRC, we support your professional development.

Additional Information:

* Hybrid Mode: Have the flexibility to work in hybrid mode (Minimum 3 days out of 10 in the office).

As a result of this process, the Centre may establish a pool of pre-qualified candidates for future permanent and term opportunities.