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.

📌 Human Resources Specialist - Temporary Full Time (Markham)
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