Reporting to the Senior Manager, Partner Resources, the Business Partner, People and Culture, is responsible for providing strategic consultation, advice, and guidance on various human resources (HR) matters to an assigned client group. This role serves as a resource to leaders and management staff, ensuring compliance with HR policies, practices, and regulations while driving strategic initiatives to enhance organizational success. Act as a strategic partner for business and workforce, identifying opportunities for change and driving strategic and tactical initiatives.

Provide consultation, advice, and guidance on a range of workplace matters, including employee relations, labor relations, leadership coaching, strategic workforce planning, succession planning, conflict resolution, and performance support management. Partner with Communities of Expertise (CoE) to deliver cohesive and comprehensive HR support to client groups. Interpret and apply HR policies, practices, procedures, and collective agreements, ensuring compliance with legislation and adherence to best practices.

Collaborate with leaders to identify program goals, evaluate client needs, and develop supporting strategies to mitigate risks. Contribute to the development of the People and Culture strategic business plan, focusing on key people issues, trends, and solutions. Analyze workforce requirements and develop strategies to address gaps, ensuring alignment with business goals and objectives.

Facilitate conflict and dispute resolution, including mediation, coaching, and directing employees through appropriate programs and guidelines. Lead, coordinate,



or actively participate in People and Culture projects aligned with key organizational priorities. Prepare reports, briefing materials, and presentations for senior staff in People and Culture, business leaders, and TDSB clients.

Participate in legal proceedings, collective bargaining, workplace investigations, and provide support with research, strategy, approvals, and implementation of settlements and agreements. Participate in the development and delivery of educational programs pertaining to labour, employment, workplace harassment/discrimination, performance management, and attendance support. Provide leadership in fostering equity and inclusiveness in the development and implementation of programs and services.

Human Resources

Management/Industrial Relations) and seven years of progressively responsible related experience in human resources working for a large, complex, multi-site and multi-unionized employer, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Extensive experience and expertise in HR management, including recruitment, employee relations, labour relations, human rights, strategic workforce planning, succession planning, and collective agreement interpretation. In-depth knowledge of employment and labour legislation/regulations, HR trends, programs, policies,



processes, and best practices.

Strong strategic planning, project management, change management, and organisational skills. Excellent negotiation skills to resolve complex complaints and conflicts between individuals or groups. Ability to coach and advise leadership on engaging employees and building high‑performance teams.

Proven ability in promoting equitable practices which value inclusiveness and diversity. Holistic understanding of HR business partnership functions and key HR processes/policies. Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office, HRIS applications, and social media tools.

May require occasional travel. Master of Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations, or Business Administration) Experience participating in large-scale HR and organisational transformations. Applications will not be acknowledged in writing.

The Toronto District School

Board is deeply committed to promoting Truth, Reconciliation and the rights of Indigenous peoples, Human Rights, Equity and Anti‑Racism, and the elimination of Oppressive Practices, in our schools, our workplace and in the communities we serve. We strive to meet the accommodation needs of persons with disabilities. The TDSB follows a hybrid work structure where some employees may be able to work remotely at times, based on operations requirements.

Please refer to Policy P103, Adaptable Working Arrangements for more information. TDSB uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the recruitment process, including the initial review of applications.

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