The Human Resources Business Partner provides guidance and support on a wide range of HR issues, including labour relations, grievance management, employee performance, and organizational development. This role involves managing collective agreements, conducting workplace investigations, supporting leadership with employee relations, and overseeing recruitment, leave management, and advantages administration, all while building strong relationships with staff, leadership, and union representatives.

ROLE

Act as a lead resource in administering and interpreting collective agreements, resolving grievances, and participating in mediations and arbitrations

Provide coaching and guidance to leadership on performance management, workplace investigations, progressive discipline, and conflict resolution

Chair Labour Management committee(s)

Act as subject-matter-expert during collective bargaining negotiations

Lead Pay Equity committee discussions, for assigned union groups

Build strong relationships with leadership and union representatives to align HR strategies with organizational goals and support change management initiatives

Lead investigations into workplace violence, harassment, and discrimination, ensuring compliance with employment law and organizational policies

Prepare documents for arbitrations, negotiations, and settlements; review and propose updates to organizational HR policies

Develop and deliver training and communications related to labour relations, policy updates, and collective bargaining changes

Responsible for advising on internal staff recruitment activities

Ensure internal and external staff movement is accurately tracked through HRIS, ATS, employee digital files and excel spreadsheets

Supports leave management, ensuring leaves of absence are processed accurately and communicated to employees

Participate in internal committees, workforce planning, and provide HRBP coverage support across multiple sites as needed





Qualifications

University degree

Post-graduate Certificate in Human Resources

3 years progressive hands-on experience as a Human Resources Generalist, preferably in a healthcare care environment

Previous experience in a unionized environment

Excellent Microsoft Office Suite skills

CHRP required

Additional Perks At Mahc

Competitive Extended Health, Dental, Vision Care and Emergency Out of Country coverage

Healthcare spending account to augment advantages

Participation in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Occasional remote work eligibility

Flexible working hours

Additional Information
Location: Multi-Site, working on site at both the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital (SMMH) located in Bracebridge and Huntsville District Memorial Hospital (HDMH) located in Huntsville. Applicants must reside within 125km of one of our hospital campuses or be willing to relocate prior to starting. Exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Hours of Work: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. Shifts and hours may change according to departmental requirements per the organizational needs.

Conditions of Employment for External Hires Includes;

Proof of immunization and vaccination records to the Hospital’s Occupational Health and Safety department

Legal entitlement to work in Canada

Satisfactory Criminal Record & Judicial Matters Check/Satisfactory Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check

MAHC is committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier-free. We encourage applicants from all equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to, individuals who identify as Indigenous, racialized, seniors, persons living with disabilities, women, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you have accommodation needs for attendance at the interview, please advise us at time of the interview being scheduled.

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📌 Human Resources Business Partner - Temporary Full-Time (Ontario)
🏢 Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare
📍 Ontario