Open communication and the healthy exchange of ideas inspire an innovative workplace culture at the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit. As an award-winning* organization committed to service delivery excellence, we know that people are our most valuable asset.

Are you a dynamic, results oriented individual looking to join an organization committed to service delivery excellence? Then we would like to hear from you. As an employee at the health unit you will be treated fairly and with dignity and respect. The health unit provides a positive work environment where you are engaged, can freely exchange ideas, communicate openly, be innovative and are encouraged to practice work-life balance.

Our non-temporary employees enjoy:

- Three weeks of vacation, pro-rated from your date of hire (pro-rated entitlement for part-time employees)
- 14 paid days off per year: 13 paid Statutory holidays plus 1 float day
- Up to seven days paid family-related leave in recognition of our employees’ responsibilities to both their children and parents
- 100% employer paid benefits
- A defined benefit pension plan through OMERS
- A generous sick leave program
- In order for employees to attend to individual and family needs the majority of positions at the Health Unit have flexible work hours involving flexible start and end times along with the ability to take up to a 2 hour meal break.
- A seven-hour day, up to 35 hours per week, normally working straight days with compensating time off programs after 35 hours of work per week
- An anytime/anywhere, flexible work environment that supports work-life balance and reduces our carbon footprint. We offer voluntary work from home opportunities, access to work email and voicemail from home, and the convenience of touching down in any one of our eight office locations that is convenient to your individual work day.
- A supplemental employment benefit (SEB) is provided for Pregnancy, Paternal and Compassionate leaves of absence equivalent to the difference between seventy five (75%) of regular weekly earnings and the sum of the weekly Employment Insurance (EI) benefits up to one year.
- A prepaid leave plan is available to employees wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral.

Purpose of Position: The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is looking for an HR Generalist to support a broad range of human resources programs and services across the organization.

SMDHU is a public health agency serving approximately 500,000 residents throughout Simcoe Muskoka. Located approximately one hour north of Toronto, the region offers access to beaches, hiking and cycling trails, golf, camping and a range of other recreational activities. SMDHU is an accredited health unit with a solid focus on quality, innovation and professional development.

SMDHU employs approximately 400 staff, approximately one-third of whom are represented by the Ontario Nurses’ Association (ONA).

Reporting to the Human Resources (HR) Manager, the HR Generalist provides expertise,



support and consultation in all areas of human resources management including but not limited to: Recruitment, Orientation and On-Boarding, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Performance Management, Compensation and Benefits Administration, Human Resources Policy and Procedure Administration, Collective Agreement Administration, Employee and Labour Relations Support, WSIB and Sick Leave Administration, including Return to Work Planning and Coordination, Management training on HR practices and legislation, HR Strategy Initiatives, Employee Wellness, Reward and Recognition, Health and Safety, Attendance Management, Retirement Planning and OMERS Pension Plan Administration, Job Evaluation Support, and general Human Resources Consultation

Responsibilities:

- Lead HR specific assigned area program planning, development, implementation and evaluation based on HR Strategy, staff input, interdisciplinary & stakeholder consultation as well as current HR research;
- Provide HR expertise, support and consultation to Vice President, Managers, Supervisors and staff, in the interpretation and application/implementation of Agency HR Policies & Procedures, ONA Collective Agreement and employment legislation;
- Provides and/or recommends appropriate tools, techniques, systems, practices, policies;
- Provide general HR support;
- Contribute to Agency management, promotion & development;
- Contribute to team and agency effectiveness.

Specific knowledge, skills, abilities:

- Demonstrated skills and experience in managing and administering HR-specific programs;
- Excellent interpersonal communications skills including coaching, counseling, and the ability to collaborate and negotiate with internal and external contacts;
- Excellent oral communications skills;
- Thorough knowledge of current HR legislation, Employment Standards Act, Labour Relations Act, pay equity legislation, Canada Pension Plan, Employment Insurance, Agency Policy and Procedures, ONA Collective Agreement;
- Demonstrated written communication skills including attention to detail and accuracy of information to draft policies and procedures and to communicate effectively via email and correspondence;
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience to apply fair and equitable judgment in key areas of responsibilities;
- Proven skills and ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize work and meet deadlines;
- Demonstrated organizational and time management skills;
- Understanding of business processes and change management;
- Intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook;
- Knowledge of HR-related software.

Education: Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) designation with the Human Resources Professionals Association.



Related Experience: Minimum 3-5 year’s recent and relevant experience in human resources.

Preference will be given to candidates with the following qualifications which are considered assets in this competition:

- Experience working in the public sector
- Experience OMERS administration

Deadline: 4:00 pm, Tuesday, September 22, 2026 For further details of the Human Resources Generalist role please view our Human Resources Generalist position description on the careers section of our website at www.simcoemuskokahealth.org.

For both internal SMDHU applicants and external applicants interested in applying for this position, please forward your completed application to Human Resources at [email protected] posting #26-54 in the subject line. Your formal application consists of submitting both an up to date résumé and a separate cover letter including specific examples in detail of how you meet the minimum requirements and qualifications of this position.

The cover letter is to clearly identify:

- How your education meets the educational requirements listed.
- Specific examples of how your experience meets the experience requirements listed.
- Specific examples of how your experience meets each of the minimum requirements of the job listed.
- Specific examples of how your education and/or experience meet each of the preferred assets listed in this competition.

Applicants who fail to satisfactorily provide all of the detailed information requested above in their cover letter will be deemed to not meet the minimum job requirements listed in this job posting. Accordingly, their application will not be considered in this competition. Following submission of your e-mailed cover letter and resume, you will receive a standard reply e-mail confirming your e-mail was received by SMDHU. If you do not receive this confirmation e-mail your electronic application was not received and you will not be considered. Also, if SMDHU’s confirmation e-mail is dated/timed after the posting deadline, your application will not be considered as you would have missed the application deadline.

If selected for an interview, candidates may be assessed through testing and/or by providing a presentation/portfolio highlighting examples of their work that is applicable to the position being applied to.

The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process upon request. Due to the number of qualified applications we receive, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $47.01-$52.62 per hour

Perks

- Company pension
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:
- Human resources: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:
- Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) designation (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 26-54 Human Resources Generalist (Barrie)
🏢 Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit
📍 Barrie