Reporting to the HR Director, the Human Resources Business Partner will act as the primary HR contact, providing guidance and solutions to business leaders within a specific region while supporting various departments. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with the HR team to deliver a comprehensive range of HR services to their assigned client groups, covering areas such as employee relations, performance management, compensation, advantages, HR policy, and metrics/reporting.

Provide specialized and strategic HR guidance to business leaders in resolving employee and labor relations issues.

Collaborate effectively with business and union partners to address cross-functional tasks and resolve people-related matters, such as grievances and inquiries/disputes from the Ministry of Labor (MOL).

Partner with HR leadership and client groups to understand operational needs, gather feedback for program design, and develop tailored HR solutions.

Lead employee incident reviews and investigations in coordination with business leaders to ensure consistent process adherence and thorough due diligence.

Offer expert advice on workplace policies and procedures and appropriately disseminate knowledge on relevant provincial legislation.

Facilitate the implementation, interpretation and application of company policies, collective agreements, projects and programs.

Deliver key projects aligned with business priorities, including conducting root cause analyses, implementing changes, and managing communication and change processes.

Develop and facilitate HR-related training sessions for management and supervisors.

Assess HR approaches and services for business units, identifying needs and gaps, and developing plans to address requirements.

Proactively analyze key HR metrics such as headcount and turnover, identify trends and issues, and collaborate with the business to implement relevant solutions.

Maintain current knowledge of HR best practices and emerging trends internally and externally, ensuring that our practices remain relevant, competitive, and aligned with Extendicare culture, values, and employment brand.





Work with business leaders to raise awareness of HR trends and leading practices, providing insights on areas for improvement or performance enhancement.

University Degree or College Diploma Program in Human Resources.

5+ years of HR/LR work experience within at least 3 years as an HRBP/LR generalist.

Experience in unionized environment is considered an asset.

Experience in HR policy and practices and employment-related legislation in applicable jurisdictions, including laws pertaining to Employment Standards and Human Rights.

Excellent organizational, project management and execution skills to ensure successful implementation of HR projects, policies and processes.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and HRIS.

Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities.

A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work.

Employee Family Assistance Program.

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada, operating under the Extendicare, ParaMed, Extendicare Assist, and SGP Purchasing Network brands. We are committed to delivering quality care to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population, inspired by our mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. We operate a network of long-term care homes (both owned and under management contracts), deliver over 11 million hours of home health care services annually, and provide group purchasing services to third parties representing approximately 150,000 beds across Canada.

Extendicare proudly employs nearly 30,000 qualified,



highly trained and dedicated team members who are passionate about providing high-quality care and services to help people live better.

We operate a network of 99 long-term care homes (59 owned, 40 under management contracts), deliver approximately 14.0 million hours of home health care services annually, and provide group purchasing services to third parties representing approximately 153,600 beds across Canada.

Extendicare proudly employs approximately 23,000 individuals and manages an additional 5,000 joint venture employees, all of whom are highly qualified, trained and dedicated team members and passionate about providing high-quality care and services to help people live better.

At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing quality of life for the people we serve across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to supporting care delivery in homes and communities nationwide. Our corporate roles play a vital part in enabling front-line teams to provide exceptional experiences for clients and families. Full time

Compensation will be discussed during the recruiting process.

This opportunity is a replacement for an existing role and to support transparency, a hiring range may be included with this posting.

We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well being and long-term career growth.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment - every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of recruitment and selection upon request.

📌 Human Resources Business Partner Intern (Markham)
🏢 Extendicare
📍 Markham