Are you an experienced HR professional looking for meaningful work, a balanced schedule, and the chance to build something lasting? St. Augustine’s Seminary is seeking a Human Resources Manager to shape the people practices of our close-knit community that educates and forms future Catholic priests in the Greater Toronto Area and across Canada.

About St. Augustine’s Seminary
St. Augustine’s Seminary of Toronto is the Major Seminary of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Toronto. Its primary mission is the formation of candidates for ordained priesthood in the Catholic Church. The Seminary is also mandated to form men and women aspiring to other ministries in the Church. This mission is undertaken in the context of committed ecumenical engagement as a founding member of the Toronto School of Theology, affiliated with the University of Toronto.

We are a small, collegial community of approximately 70 staff, faculty, and clergy on a historic lakeside campus next to the Scarborough Bluffs. The Seminary also operates a residence near St. George Subway Station, but work will be conducted mainly at the Kingston Road campus. Our structure is flat and cooperative: decisions are made close to the work, and every role makes a visible difference.

The Role
As the Seminary’s dedicated HR professional in this new role, you will be the trusted advisor to leadership, staff, and managers on all matters of people and culture. This is not a supervisory-management role; your influence will come through expertise, sound judgment, and strong relationships.

You won’t be working alone; you will collaborate closely with the Archdiocese of Toronto’s HR team (Director plus 4 staff). They will be key partners as you modernize the Seminary’s HR policies and bring them into alignment with Archdiocesan standards. There is potential for this position to expand to 5 days per week in the medium-to-long term.

In Your First Year, You Will

Review and update the Seminary’s employment policies and procedures in partnership with the Archdiocesan HR team





Build relationships and trust with staff, faculty, and clergy across the Seminary

Develop a consistent performance and development conversation process

Assess HR systems and recordkeeping; recommend improvements where needed

Key Responsibilities
Policy & Compliance

Develop, interpret, implement, and maintain employment policies & procedures

Ensure compliance with Ontario employment legislation, including the Employment Standards Act, OHSA workplace harassment requirements, AODA, and pay equity obligations

Lead safe environment practices across the Seminary community

Talent & Compensation

Coordinate the recruitment process, from job posting through to employment offer

Manage compensation practices and job evaluations, and conduct market benchmarking

Employee Relations

Counsel employees and people managers on Seminary & Archdiocesan policies and employment legislation

Handle employee relations matters, including workplace investigations, separations, and severance

People & Culture

Support onboarding, training, and development for staff and people managers

Guide staff through policy changes with clear communication and care

Represent the Seminary professionally with external partners, including the Archdiocese of Toronto

What You Bring
Required

Knowledge and understanding of, and respect for, Roman Catholic beliefs, structures, and dynamics

University degree in Human Resources or a related field

CHRL or CHRE designation, or substantial progress toward it

6+ years of progressive HR experience across multiple functional areas

In-depth, current knowledge of Ontario employment legislation and HR practices





Discretion and professionalism in handling confidential matters

Strong organization skills and the ability to manage priorities independently

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Comfort working with and for Catholic priests and bishops plus an appreciation for a workforce that includes both lay employees and clergy

Considered Assets

Experience in education, non-profit, or faith-based organizations

Experience as a sole HR practitioner or HR generalist in a small organization

HRIS implementation or HR data and reporting experience

Supervisory experience

What We Offer

Defined Benefit pension plan after 3 months where employees contribute 1%, 2%, or 5% and the Seminary matches to increase the monthly retirement benefit amount

Group benefits plan after 3 months (Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Travel Medical Insurance, Long-Term Disability, and Employee & Family Assistance Program)

Pro-rated 3 weeks of vacation & 12 paid sick days per calendar year, starting on hire

A balanced 3-day schedule (flexible days to be arranged), with potential for future growth

Discounted lunch and free parking available on-site

Meaningful work in a mission-driven community

St. Augustine’s Seminary of Toronto and the Archdiocese of Toronto are committed to accessibility in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Accommodations are available on request at any stage of the hiring process.

Position Title: Human Resources Manager

Department: Administration

Job Type: In-person; Modified Full-Time (3 days or 22.5 hours per week)

Location: Kingston Road campus, Toronto

Hiring Salary Range: $44.44 to $49.57 per hour (approx. $52,000 to $58,000 per year)

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced Police Information Check.

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📌 Human Resources Manager (Ontario)
🏢 St. Augustine's Seminary-University of Toronto
📍 Ontario