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. 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📌 Human Resources Specialist - Temporary Full Time (Winnipeg)
🏢 Owen Sound
📍 Winnipeg