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Senior Human Resources Business Partner

CBCRadio-Canada


Job Location:

Halifax - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 21 August 2026 (15 days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Title:

Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Status of Employment:

Permanent

Position Language Requirement:

English

Language Skills:

English (Reading - B - Intermediate) English (Speaking - B - Intermediate) English (Writing - B - Intermediate)

Work at CBC/Radio-Canada

At CBC/Radio-Canada we create content that informs entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values which include creativity integrity inclusiveness and relevance.

Do you think you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting ever-changing industry Whether it be in front of the camera on air online or behind the scenes you would be joining a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Canadians.

Unposting Date:

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Make an impact in Atlantic Canada

Are you a strategic HR leader who thrives on building strong relationships and driving positive change At CBC/Radio-Canada we dont just report the news - we connect Canadians. We are looking for a dedicated Senior HR Business Partner to join our team and become the go-to HR/IR expert for our CBC News leadership in Atlantic Canada.

This isnt your average desk job. Youll be working directly with the teams that inform communities across Newfoundland & Labrador Prince Edward Island New Brunswick and Nova Scotia playing a pivotal role in ensuring our operations reflect the values and unique needs of these regions.

You will be the vital link between our people and our business strategy. By fostering a culture of respect inclusion and high engagement youll help our CBC News leadership teams navigate complex people and industrial relations challenges. Your success here directly impacts our ability to tell the stories that matter to Canadians.

  • Lead with Strategy: Establish a strategic consultative approach that aligns HR best practices and industrial relations challenges with the reality of the digital world spearheading initiatives tailored to the specific needs of CBC News.

  • Advise and Resolve: Serve as the first point of contact for leaders providing creative advice on complex HR/IR issues and using sound judgment to make recommendations that resolve critical operational challenges.

  • Support the Workforce: Guide leaders through performance management organizational development change management and workforce planning across various Atlantic Canada locations.

  • Cultivate Partnerships: Foster productive union-management relations and establish strategic priorities in a fast-paced environment to maintain effective working relationships.

What You Bring:

  • Experience: You have 5 years of progressive HR experience under your belt (unionized work environment preferred).

  • Education & Credentials: A bachelors degree in HR or Industrial Relations (CHRP/CHRL designation is a major plus!).

  • The Skillset: Youre a problem-solver who can handle complex industrial relations in a unionized environment with diplomacy discretion and strategic judgment.

  • Personal Attributes: You have the ability to take initiative and work independently.

  • Communication: Youre an influencer who builds rapport easily and can navigate complex organizational structures with confidence.

  • Location: St. Johns Charlottetown Fredericton or Halifax

  • Hybrid Work Arrangement: Work schedule to be discussed with the Hiring Manager according to the People & Culture guidelines.

  • Languages: Bilingualism (English/French) is a fantastic asset wed love to have.

Why Join Us

We believe your rewards should reflect your vital contributions. Beyond a meaningful career we are committed to your long-term security and well-being.

  • A Rare Advantage: Join one of the few organizations still offering a Defined Benefit pension plan providing you with a clear secure and guaranteed income for life.

  • Comprehensive Well-being: Enjoy robust health dental and financial protection programs that adapt to your evolving needs.

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.

We thank all applicants for their interest but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

As part of our recruitment process candidates who advance to the next

step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes:

  • A mandatory Criminal record check.

  • Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.


CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our countrys diversity. Thats because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country. Thats why we as an employer value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canadas public broadcaster. For more information visit the Diversity and Inclusion section of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to .

You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct which can be found on our
corporate website. All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on conflicts of the event that you become an employee it will be important to inform us as quickly as possible of any situation that because of your hiring constitutes or could appear to constitute a conflict of interest.

Primary Location:

6940 Mumford Road Suite 100 Halifax Nova Scotia B3L 0B7

Number of Openings:

1

Work Schedule:

Full time

Required Experience:

Senior IC


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