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,pastpracticeandcorporatepoliciesandproceduresInvestigatesissues,collectandanalyzeevidence,interviewwitnessesandassessinformationtodraftwritteninvestigativereportsthatincludefindingsforandrecommendationstomanagementAdministerstheAttendanceManagement,sickleave,andlongtermdisabilitymanagementprocessesAddressesandadministersGrievanceprocessesrepresentingtheCity’sinterests,facilitatesnegotiationswiththeUnionanddraftssettlementsasappropriatePreparesbackgroundmaterialsforandparticipatesinMediationandArbitrationSupportsCollectiveBargainingprocesses CompensationandJobEvaluation ProvidesadviceandguidanceaboutthejobevaluationandpromotionalprocessesInterpretsrelevantcompensationandbenefitspoliciesandpracticesFacilitatesthejobevaluationprocessworkingwiththemanagertoprovideallrelevantinformationandsupportingdocumentationtotheJobEvaluationCommitteeRespondstovariousrequestsforHRrelatedinformationrelatedtoassignedClientGroupMeetswithemployeeswhoareoff-boardingand/orgoingonleavestoexplaintheirentitlementsPreparesLTDpackages,communicatewithemployeesandsupervisors,gatherappropriateinformation,andprepareandsubmitLTDpackagestobenefitscarrier.ActsasmaincontactonallLTDinclientgroupbetweenthecarrier,managerandemployeeOn-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/ortheCHRLdesignationorequivalentMinimumoffiveyearsofprogressivelyresponsibleexperienceasaHRGeneralistProventrackrecordofsuccessfulhumanresourceclientpartneringexperience 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 (Markham)
🏢 Owen Sound
📍 Markham