HumanResourcesSpecialist-TFT
DepartmentandCommission: PeopleServices,OfficeoftheChiefAdministrativeOfficer
EmploymentType: TemporaryFullTime
SalaryRange: $114,075to$143,867
Affiliation: Non-Union
VacancyType: Newvacancy
PostingDate: August17,2026
ApplicationDeadline: August31,2026
ABOUTTHECITYOFMARKHAM
TheCityofMarkhamisconsistentlyrankedamongCanada’stopmunicipalemployers.In2026,theCityreceiveditssixthconsecutiveCanada’sBestEmployersrecognitionfromForbesandStatistaInc.,placingthirdamongmunicipalitiesand15thoverallinGovernmentServices.Anaward-winningmunicipality,Markhamisrecognizedforitsleadershipinsustainability,innovativeurbanplanning,andstrongfiscalmanagement.Servingadiverseandgrowingcommunityofmorethan370,000residents,Markhamcombinesrichheritagewithavibrantlocaleconomyandoffersemployeestheopportunitytocontributetomeaningful,impactfulworkthathelpsstrengthenthecommunityweserve.
Joinusandmakealastingdifference!
JOBSUMMARY
ReportingtotheSr.Manager,Employee&LabourRelationsandHealth;&SafetyandworkingcloselywiththeHumanResourcesBusinessPartners;,theHumanResourcesSpecialistwillprovidevalueaddedandproactiveadvisoryandconsultativeservices,usingaclientservicemindset,onthefullrangeofhumanresourcespracticestothemanagerswithintheirassignedportfolio.
KeyDutiesandResponsibilities
TheHumanResourcesSpecialistwillberesponsibleforbuildingstrongrapportwithclientgroupsbyestablishingatrustworthyandcredibleworkingrelationship,actingasatrustedadvisoronavarietyofcomplexHRmatters,completingprojectsthroughthefollowing:
LabourandEmployeeRelations
ProvidesadviceandsupportensuringconsistentapplicationintheinterpretationandadministrationoftherelevantCollectiveAgreements,legislation,pastpracticeandcorporatepoliciesandprocedures
Investigatesissues,collectandanalyzeevidence,interviewwitnessesandassessinformationtodraftwritteninvestigativereportsthatincludefindingsforandrecommendationstomanagement
AdministerstheAttendanceManagement,sickleave,andlongtermdisabilitymanagementprocesses
AddressesandadministersGrievanceprocessesrepresentingtheCity’sinterests,facilitatesnegotiationswiththeUnionanddraftssettlementsasappropriate
PreparesbackgroundmaterialsforandparticipatesinMediationandArbitration
SupportsCollectiveBargainingprocesses
CompensationandJobEvaluation
Providesadviceandguidanceaboutthejobevaluationandpromotionalprocesses
Interpretsrelevantcompensationandbenefitspoliciesandpractices




FacilitatesthejobevaluationprocessworkingwiththemanagertoprovideallrelevantinformationandsupportingdocumentationtotheJobEvaluationCommittee
RespondstovariousrequestsforHRrelatedinformationrelatedtoassignedClientGroup
Meetswithemployeeswhoareoff-boardingand/orgoingonleavestoexplaintheirentitlements
PreparesLTDpackages,communicatewithemployeesandsupervisors,gatherappropriateinformation,andprepareandsubmitLTDpackagestobenefitscarrier.
ActsasmaincontactonallLTDinclientgroupbetweenthecarrier,managerandemployee
On-boardingofnewemployeesatthesupervisorandmanagerlevel
TalentManagement
Leadsfullcyclerecruitment
Sourcescandidatesstrategicallythroughidentificationofeffective,innovativeandproactivemethodologiesandfosteringrelationshipswithemploymentpartners,networksandeducationalinstitutionstoattractastrong,diverserangeofcandidates
Ensuresafair,openandtransparentprocessinaccordancewithcorporate,collectiveagreementandlegislativerequirements
Supportsmanagersinsuccessfullyon-boardingnewortransferringemployeestotheirnewroles
Responsibleforcollectingyearlyrecruitmentmetrics,analyzingresultsanddevelopingandimplementingstrategiesaccordingly.
Utilizesdatatoaddresstrendsinattractionandretentionandprovidesadvicetomanagersonsame
Training
Supportsmanagersbyfacilitatingandtrainingonlabourandemployeerelations,policies,proceduresandchangestothecollectiveagreements
Providestrainingwithregardtoattraction,retention,performancemanagementandtalentacquisition
WorkingwiththeCentresofExcellence,HRBPsandperformancemanagers,identifyandsupportchangemanagementinitiatives,
Otherdutiesasassigned
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
Universitydegreerelatedtohumanresources,industrialrelationsorbusinessadministrationand/ortheCHRLdesignationorequivalent
MinimumoffiveyearsofprogressivelyresponsibleexperienceasaHRGeneralist
Proventrackrecordofsuccessfulhumanresourceclientpartneringexperience
Strongdemonstratedexpertiseandexperienceinrecruitment,staffingandtalentmanagementlabourrelations;employeerelations;compensationandbenefits
Experienceworkingeffectivelyinaunionizedenvironment
Strongunderstandingofrelevantemploymentlegislation




Demonstratedconsultativeandrelationshiporientation
Highlyeffectiveverbalandwrittencommunicationskills,marketingandinfluencingskills,timeandprojectmanagementskills,andanalyticalabilities
Experienceinimplementingandsupportingdiversity,equity,inclusion,accessibilityandbelonging
COREBEHAVIOURS
ServiceExcellence: Meetsorexceedsservicestandardswheninteractingwithcustomersinthecommunityandintheorganization.
Change&Innovation;: Respondspositivelyandprofessionallytochangeandhelpsothersthroughchange.
Teamwork&RelationshipBuilding;: Interactswithothersinaninclusive,collaborativeandrespectfulwaythatcreateseffectiveworkingrelationships.
Communication: Communicatesinaclear,professionalandrespectfulway;demonstratesactivelistening.
Accountable&ResultsOriented;: Demonstratesethicalbehaviourandaccountability,alignswithCityvalues,andabidesbyrelevantpoliciesandlegislation.
Management&Leadership;: Demonstratesself-management,professionalismandengagement;leadsbyexample.
COREVALUES
AttheCityofMarkham,ourworkisguidedbyasharedsetofcorevaluesthatshapehowweserveourcommunityandsupportoneanother.
ServiceExcellence: theconsistentdeliveryofhigh-qualityefficientandcustomer-centricservicethatexceedsexpectations.
Accountability :ourobligationtoberesponsibleandaccountableforouractions,decisionsandperformance.
People - Focused :puttingpeoplefirst.
Trust :theconfidenceweplaceineachothertoactwithintegrityandfairness.
Innovation :Investingineachotherandthewaywedeliverourprogramsandservices.
Wearelookingforcandidateswhobringthesevaluestolifethroughtheiractions,decisions,andleadershipapproach.
WORKINGCONDITIONS
Workisperformedprimarilyinanofficeenvironmentandmayincludethefollowingworkingconditions:
Maybeopportunitiesforhybridworkarrangement
CONDITIONSOFEMPLOYMENT
SatisfactorycompletionofaCriminalRecordandJudicialMattersCheck,inaformacceptabletoandapprovedbytheCity.
AIDISCLOSURE
AttheCityofMarkham,wevaluetransparencyandfairnessinrecruitment.Whileoursystem(ADPWorkforceNow)includesAI-poweredfeatures,wedonotuseAItoscreen,assess,orselectapplicants.Allevaluationsareconductedbypeople.
TheCityofMarkhamiscommittedtoinclusive,accessibleandbarrierfreeemploymentpracticesandtocreatingaworkplacethatreflectsandsupportsthediversityofthecommunityweserve.Pleaseletusknowifyourequireaccommodationandwewillworkwithyoutoensureabarrierfreehiringprocess.
Pleaserespectourscentfreeareabynotwearingscentedproductswhenvisitingtheoffice.

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📌 Human Resources Specialist - Temporary Full Time (Ontario)
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📍 Ontario