Salary Range: $114,075.00 To $143,867.00 AnnuallyDepartment and Commission: People Services, Office of the Chief Administrative OfficerEmployment Type: Temporary Full TimeAffiliation: Non-UnionVacancy Type: New vacancyPosting Date: August 14, 2026Application Deadline: August 31, 2026About the City of MarkhamThe 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!temporary full time position (2 year contract) in the People Services Department within the Office of the CAO.Job SummaryReporting 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 ResponsibilitiesThe 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 RelationsProvides advice and support ensuring consistent application in the interpretation and administration of the relevant Collective Agreements, legislation, past practice and corporate policies and proceduresInvestigates issues, collect and analyze evidence, interview witnesses and assess information to draft written investigative reports that include findings for and recommendations to managementAdministers the Attendance Management, sick leave, and long term disability management processesAddresses and administers Grievance processes representing the City's interests,



facilitates negotiations with the Union and drafts settlements as appropriatePrepares background materials for and participates in Mediation and ArbitrationSupports Collective Bargaining processesCompensation and Job EvaluationProvides advice and guidance about the job evaluation and promotional processesInterprets relevant compensation and benefits policies and practicesFacilitates the job evaluation process working with the manager to provide all relevant information and supporting documentation to the Job Evaluation CommitteeResponds to various requests for HR related information related to assigned Client GroupMeets with employees who are off-boarding and/or going on leaves to explain their entitlementsPrepares 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 employeeOn-boarding of recent employees at the supervisor and manager levelTalent ManagementLeads full cycle recruitmentSources 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 candidatesEnsures a fair, open and transparent process in accordance with corporate, collective agreement and legislative requirementsSupports managers in successfully on-boarding new or transferring employees to their new rolesResponsible 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 sameTrainingSupports managers by facilitating and training on labour and employee relations, policies, procedures and changes to the collective agreementsProvides training with regard to attraction, retention, performance management and talent acquisitionWorking with the Centres of Excellence, HRBPs and performance managers, identify and support change management initiatives,Other duties as assignedQUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTSUniversity degree related to human resources, industrial relations or business administration and/or the CHRL designation or equivalentMinimum of five years of progressively responsible experience as a HR GeneralistProven track record of successful human resource client partnering experienceStrong demonstrated expertise and experience in recruitment,



staffing and talent management labour relations; employee relations; compensation and benefitsExperience working effectively in a unionized environmentStrong understanding of relevant employment legislationDemonstrated consultative and relationship orientationHighly effective verbal and written communication skills, marketing and influencing skills, time and project management skills, and analytical abilitiesExperience in implementing and supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility and belongingCore BehavioursService 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 ValuesAt 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 ConditionsWork is performed primarily in an office environment and may include the following working conditions:May be opportunities for hybrid work arrangementConditions of EmploymentSatisfactory completion of a Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check, in a form acceptable to and approved by the City.AI DisclosureAt 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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