Department and Commission: People Services, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Affiliation: Non-Union
Vacancy Type: New vacancy
Posting Date: August 14, 2026
Application Deadline: August 31, 2026 About the City of Markham The City of Markham is consistently ranked among Canada’s top municipal employers. In 2026, the City received its sixth consecutive Canada’s Best Employers recognition from Forbes and Statista Inc., placing third among municipalities and 15th overall in Government Services. An award-winning municipality, Markham is recognized for its leadership in sustainability, innovative urban planning, and strong fiscal management. Serving a diverse and growing community of more than 370,000 residents, Markham combines rich heritage with a vibrant local economy and offers employees the opportunity to contribute to meaningful, impactful work that helps strengthen the community we serve.
Join us and make a lasting difference!
Applications are now being accepted for the above temporary full time position (2 year contract) in the People Services Department within the Office of the CAO. To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume on-line at www.markham.ca/careers August 31, 2026.
Job Summary Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Employee & Labour Relationsand Health & Safetyand working closely with the Human Resources Business Partners, the Human Resources Specialist will provide value added and proactive advisory and consultative services, using a client service mindset, on the full range of human resources practices to the managers within their assigned portfolio.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The Human Resources Specialist will be responsible for building strong rapport with client groups by establishing a trustworthy and credible working relationship, acting as a trusted advisor on a variety of complex HR matters, completing projects through the following:
Labour and Employee Relations
Provides advice and support ensuring consistent application in the interpretation and administration of the relevant Collective Agreements, legislation, past practice and corporate policies and procedures
Investigates issues, collect and analyze evidence, interview witnesses and assess information to draft written investigative reports that include findings for and recommendations to management
Administers the Attendance Management, sick leave, and long term disability management processes
Addresses and administers Grievance processes representing the City’s interests, facilitates negotiations with the Union and drafts settlements as appropriate
Prepares background materials for and participates in Mediation and Arbitration
Supports Collective Bargaining processes
Compensation and Job Evaluation
Provides advice and guidance about the job evaluation and promotional processes




Interprets relevant compensation and perks policies and practices
Facilitates the job evaluation process working with the manager to provide all relevant information and supporting documentation to the Job Evaluation Committee
Responds to various requests for HR related information related to assigned Client Group
Meets with employees who are off-boarding and/or going on leaves to explain their entitlements
Prepares LTD packages, communicate with employees and supervisors, gather appropriate information, and prepare and submit LTD packages to benefits carrier.
Acts as main contact on all LTD in client group between the carrier, manager and employee
On-boarding of new employees at the supervisor and manager level
Talent Management
Leads full cycle recruitment
Sources candidates strategically through identification of effective, innovative and proactive methodologies and fostering relationships with employment partners, networks and educational institutions to attract a strong, diverse range of candidates
Ensures a fair, open and transparent process in accordance with corporate, collective agreement and legislative requirements
Supports managers in successfully on-boarding new or transferring employees to their new roles
Responsible for collecting yearly recruitment metrics, analyzing results and developing and implementing strategies accordingly.
Utilizes data to address trends in attraction and retention and provides advice to managers on same
Training
Supports managers by facilitating and training on labour and employee relations, policies, procedures and changes to the collective agreements
Provides training with regard to attraction, retention, performance management and talent acquisition
Working with the Centres of Excellence, HRBPs and performance managers, identify and support change management initiatives,
Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS University degree related to human resources, industrial relations or business administration and/or the CHRL designation or equivalent
Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience as a HR Generalist
Proven track record of successful human resource client partnering experience
Strong demonstrated expertise and experience in recruitment, staffing and talent management labour relations; employee relations; compensation and benefits
Experience working effectively in a unionized environment
Strong understanding of relevant employment legislation




Demonstrated consultative and relationship orientation
Highly effective verbal and written communication skills, marketing and influencing skills, time and project management skills, and analytical abilities
Experience in implementing and supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility and belonging
Core Behaviours Service Excellence: Meets or exceeds service standards when interacting with customers in the community and in the organization.
Change & Innovation: Responds positively and professionally to change and helps others through change.
Teamwork & Relationship Building: Interacts with others in an inclusive, collaborative and respectful way that creates effective working relationships.
Communication: Communicates in a clear, professional and respectful way; demonstrates active listening.
Accountable & Results Oriented: Demonstrates ethical behaviour and accountability, aligns with City values, and abides by relevant policies and legislation.
Management & Leadership: Demonstrates self-management, professionalism and engagement; leads by example.
Core Values At the City of Markham, our work is guided by a shared set of core values that shape how we serve our community and support one another.
Service Excellence: the consistent delivery of high-quality efficient and customer-centric service that exceeds expectations.
Accountability : our obligation to be responsible and accountable for our actions, decisions and performance.
People - Focused : putting people first.
Trust : the confidence we place in each other to act with integrity and fairness.
Innovation : Investing in each other and the way we deliver our programs and services.
We are looking for candidates who bring these values to life through their actions, decisions, and leadership approach.
Working Conditions Work is performed primarily in an office environment and may include the following working conditions:
May be opportunities for hybrid work arrangement
Conditions of Employment Satisfactory completion of a Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check, in a form acceptable to and approved by the City.
AI Disclosure At the City of Markham, we value transparency and fairness in recruitment. While our system (ADP Workforce Now) includes AI-powered features, we do not use AI to screen, assess, or select applicants. All evaluations are conducted by people.
The City of Markham is committed to inclusive, accessible and barrier free employment practices and to creating a workplace that reflects and supports the diversity of the community we serve. Please let us know if you require accommodation and we will work with you to ensure a barrier free hiring process.
Please respect our scent free area by not wearing scented products when visiting the office.
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