Human Resources

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The Human Resources Department (HR) is a team of seven employees dedicated to providing the 600 plus full and part-time staff members of the District of Maple Ridge with a comprehensive series of services to help them be engaged in their work and maximize their individual contribution to the District's goals and projects.

Excellence in human resources starts by recruiting and promoting the best people into the wide array of jobs in the District. After we recruit, screen, and hire the right people, HR helps make sure the organization focuses on the overall vision and goals of the organization by ensuring each employee has an individual performance plan that defines and describes the employee's role in achieving their department's work plan. In addition, the HR team facilitates many focus groups that allow staff members the opportunity to provide input to strategic planning and bring forward operational improvements that they see as they perform their duties and interact with colleagues and the public.

The individual performance plans also provide an opportunity for the employee and their supervisor to identify growth and development needs and opportunities. Staff development is supported through internal and external training and project opportunities.

The negotiation and day to day administration of two collective agreements (including grievance and classification administration) is an important ongoing service.

In order to promote efficiency, accountability, productivity and the well being of our staff, the HR team administers the Attendance Support program, Employee Assistance programs, Occupational Health and Safety programs, Employee Recognition programs and employee welfare benefits administration. This group is also responsible for the administration of the payroll system (including the tracking of attendance and vacations).