Human Resources Specialist-TFT

Departmentand Commission: People Services,Officeofthe Chief Administrative Officer
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Salary Range: $114,075to$143,867
Affiliation: Non-Union
Vacancy Type: Newvacancy
Posting Date: August17,2026

Application Deadline: August31,2026

ABOUTTHECITYOFMARKHAM

The Cityof Markhamisconsistentlyrankedamong Canada’stopmunicipalemployers. In2026,the Cityreceiveditssixthconsecutive Canada’sBest Employersrecognitionfrom Forbesand Statista Inc.,placingthirdamongmunicipalitie

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JOBSUMMARY

Reportingtothe Sr. Manager,Employee&Labour; Relationsand Health&Safetyandworkingcloselywiththe; Human Resources Business Partners,the Human Resources Specialistwillprovidevalueaddedandproactiveadvisoryandconsultat

Key Dutiesand Responsibilities

The Human Resources Specialistwillberesponsibleforbuildingstrongrapportwithclientgroupsbyestablishingatrustworthyandcredibleworkingrelationship,actingasatrustedadvisoronavarietyofcomplexHRmatters,complet

Labourand Employee Relations

- Providesadviceandsupportensuringconsistentapplicationintheinterpretationandadministrationoftherelevant Collective Agreements,legislation,pastpracticeandcorporatepoliciesandprocedures
- Investigatesissues,collectandanalyzeevidence,interviewwitnessesandassessinformationtodraftwritteninvestigativereportsthatincludefindingsforandrecommendationstomanagement
- Administersthe Attendance Management,sickleave,andlongtermdisabilitymanagementprocesses
- Addressesandadministers Grievanceprocessesrepresentingthe City’sinterests,facilitatesnegotiationswiththe Unionanddraftssettlementsasappropriate
- Preparesbackgroundmaterialsforandparticipatesin Mediationand Arbitration
- Supports Collective Bargainingprocesses

Compensationand JobEvaluation

- Providesadviceandguidanceaboutthejobevaluationandpromotionalprocesses
- Interpretsrelevantcompensationandbenefitspoliciesandpractices
- Facilitatesthejobevaluationprocessworkingwiththemanagertoprovideallrelevantinformationandsupportingdocumentationtothe JobEvaluation Committee
- RespondstovariousrequestsforHRrelatedinformationrelatedtoassigned Client Group
- Meetswithemployeeswhoareoff-boardingand/orgoingonleavestoexplaintheirentitlements




- PreparesLTDpackages,communicatewithemployeesandsupervisors,gatherappropriateinformation,andprepareandsubmitLTDpackagestobenefitscarrier.
- ActsasmaincontactonallLTDinclientgroupbetweenthecarrier,managerandemployee
- On-boardingofnewemployeesatthesupervisorandmanagerlevel

Talent Management

- Leadsfullcyclerecruitment
- Sourcescandidatesstrategicallythroughidentificationofeffective,innovativeandproactivemethodologiesandfosteringrelationshipswithemploymentpartners,networksandeducationalinstitutionstoattractastrong,div
- Ensuresafair,openandtransparentprocessinaccordancewithcorporate,collectiveagreementandlegislativerequirements
- Supportsmanagersinsuccessfullyon-boardingnewortransferringemployeestotheirnewroles
- Responsibleforcollectingyearlyrecruitmentmetrics,analyzingresultsanddevelopingandimplementingstrategiesaccordingly.
- Utilizesdatatoaddresstrendsinattractionandretentionandprovidesadvicetomanagersonsame

Training

- Supportsmanagersbyfacilitatingandtrainingonlabourandemployeerelations,policies,proceduresandchangestothecollectiveagreements
- Providestrainingwithregardtoattraction,retention,performancemanagementandtalentacquisition
- Workingwiththe Centresof Excellence,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

Service Excellence: Meetsorexceedsservicestandardswheninteractingwithcustomersinthecommunityandintheorganization.
Change&Innovation;: Respondspositivelyandprofessionallytochangeandhelpsothersthroughchange.
Teamwork&Relationship; Building: Interactswithothersinaninclusive,collaborativeandrespectfulwaythatcreateseffectiveworkingrelationships.
Communication: Communicatesinaclear,professionalandrespectfulway;demonstratesactivelistening.
Accountable&Results; Oriented: Demonstratesethicalbehaviourandaccountability,alignswith Cityvalues,andabidesbyrelevantpoliciesandlegislation.

Management&Leadership;: Demonstratesself-management,professionalismandengagement;leadsbyexample.

COREVALUES

Atthe Cityof Markham,ourworkisguidedbyasharedsetofcorevaluesthatshapehowweserveourcommunityandsupportoneanother.

Service Excellence: theconsistentdeliveryofhigh-qualityefficientandcustomer-centricservicethatexceedsexpectations.

Accountability :ourobligationtoberesponsibleandaccountableforouractions,decisionsandperformance.

People -Focused :puttingpeoplefirst.

Trust :theconfidenceweplaceineachothertoactwithintegrityandfairness.

Innovation: Investingineachotherandthewaywedeliverourprogramsandservices.

Wearelookingforcandidateswhobringthesevaluestolifethroughtheiractions,decisions,andleadershipapproach.

WORKINGCONDITIONS

Workisperformedprimarilyinanofficeenvironmentandmayincludethefollowingworkingconditions:

- Maybeopportunitiesforhybridworkarrangement

CONDITIONSOFEMPLOYMENT

Satisfactorycompletionofa Criminal Recordand Judicial Matters Check,inaformacceptabletoandapprovedbythe City.

AIDISCLOSURE

Atthe Cityof Markham,wevaluetransparencyandfairnessinrecruitment. Whileoursystem(ADPWorkforce Now)includesAI-poweredfeatures,wedonotuseAItoscreen,assess,orselectapplicants. Allevaluationsareconductedbypeop

The Cityof Markhamiscommittedtoinclusive,accessibleandbarrierfreeemploymentpracticesandtocreatingaworkplacethatreflectsandsupportsthediversityofthecommunityweserve. Pleaseletusknowifyourequireaccommodati

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