Job Opportunities

Manager, Human Resources

Closes October 17, 2025

The Canada Games Centre (CGC) is a vibrant multi-sport community and recreation centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia. We are a 176,000 sqft facility operated by a non-profit society committed to promoting physical literacy, fitness and wellness, and to supporting the needs of high-performance sport & athlete development. The Centre runs sport and recreation programs, camps, fitness classes and so much more in an inclusive environment. Located in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and traditional lands of the Mi’kmaq people, the CGC acknowledges the Peace & Friendship Treaties signed in this Territory and recognizes that we are all Treaty People.

Together, we inspire healthy active living.

Position Summary:

 Reporting to the General Manager, this position strengthens the senior management team and provides generalist HR services, leadership, advice and support regarding HR best practices, policies and procedures for the organization

Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate the Centre’s recruitment and selection process, consulting with hiring managers to ensure an efficient and equitable hiring process
  • Compile payroll information received from individual departments to be sent to HRM payroll for processing
  • Complete billing for benefits providers
  • Develop and maintain human resource policies and procedures by incorporating best practices and sound HR research
  • Coordinate the performance management process and provide ongoing support to managers and supervisors regarding performance reviews and coaching
  • Lead the Occupational Health and Safety Program and act as a sponsor to the JOHSC for ongoing health and safety compliance
  • Coordinate the employee orientation process by consulting with hiring managers and liaising with payroll and benefit providers
  • Develop a compensation framework that is fair by conducting research, utilizing occupational classifications and preparing job descriptions to inform accurate salary scales
  • Develop and coordinate employee recognition activities
  • Coordinate employee learning and development activities for staff

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

  • The successful candidate offers 3-5 years of related and progressive human resources experience and one of the following:
    • An undergraduate degree with a concentration in Human Resource Management, or an undergraduate degree in a related field (Commerce, Business Administration) with a certificate or diploma in Human Resource Management
  • Experience providing human resources advice and coaching to leaders is required
  • Up to date knowledge and understanding of the NS Labour Code, NS Occupational Health and Safety Act, and the NS Human Rights Act is also required
  • The successful candidate will need to complete tasks in a timely manner while showing sound judgement, excellent communication (oral and written), time-management skills, discretion, and diplomacy
  • Must be highly organized and attentive to detail with the ability to solve problems and demonstrate initiative
  • Proficiency with common-office software (word processing, presentation, spreadsheet, and email) is required
  • Previous HR experience in a sport or recreation environment and experience with an HRIS are considered assets for this position

Job Specific Knowledge

  • Must have working knowledge of Labor Standards, Province Regulations, Payroll & Investigations

Technical Skills

  • Must have proficiency in using a variety of computer software programs including but not limited to Microsoft Office & SAP

Attitude and Approach

  • Understand and appreciate the role that sport, and recreation plays in healthy communities
  • Strong interpersonal/communication skills
  • Be actively engaged and excited about your role
  • Strong listening skills
  • Proactive and positive attitude

Client/Guest Focused

  • Always conduct yourself with integrity and professionalism
  • Be detail-oriented and well organized
  • Demonstrate problem solving skills with a solution-based approach
  • Work well under pressure
  • Experience dealing with various publics (individuals, families, corporate, seniors, etc.)
  • Motivated by the success of others

Competencies

Service Orientation, Communication, Customer Service, Problem Solving, Flexibility, Initiative, Relationship Building, Teamwork & Cooperation, Valuing Diversity.

Authority/Decision making:

Types of decision made independently

  • Ensure all policies, codes and regulations are current and up to date with Labour Standards
  • Training within approved budget.
  • Disciplinary action

Types of decisions requiring supervisor’s approval

  • Hiring, Discipline and termination of employees
  • Personal training opportunities
  • Implementing new programs
  • Increasing employee Engagement
  • Staff wage & Job description review
  • Deviating from policy
  • Leave of Absence request

Relationships/Contacts:

 Internal Contacts  

  • General Manager, Management Team, Administrative Support and Canada Games Centre Employees

External Contacts

  • Health Authority, community group (ISANS & YMCA), Government Offices and Labour Standards Office

Reports to

  • General Manager

Working Conditions:

Environmental Demands

Office environment with frequent interactions with staff/members/guests. This is a full-time position (35 hours per week) predominantly Monday-Friday. Flexible hours (day, evening, and weekends) may be required, as well as the potential to be on call when necessary, due to facility communication needs, operations and demands to supervisor staff.

Psychological Demands

  • High stress environment due to multi-tasks requirement and customer expectations.

Notes

  • Criminal Record & Child Abuse Registry checks will be required as part of the hiring process

What’s in it for you?

  • Group benefits and RRSP plan
  • Education allowance
  • Free facility membership
  • Free parking and proximity to Halifax Transit
  • Amazing team environment
  • Organization committed to extraordinary staff and customer experience 

Compensation:

  • Salary will be based on a range from $69,360 – $86,700 commensurate with education and level of experience.

Applications Instructions

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume, outlining how you meet the specific qualifications listed in the job posting to Gary Furlong at furlong@canadagamescentre.ca by Friday, October 17, 2025.

Please include your full name and the position you are applying for in the subject line. Failure to properly identify your application or attach working documents may result in your application being omitted.

We are a welcoming and supportive environment whose goal is to be a diverse workplace representative of the citizens we serve. Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, African Nova Scotians, racially visible persons, women in occupations where they are under-represented, and the LGBTQIA2S+ community are encouraged to self-identify on your application.