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.

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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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