At Sienna, we empower our team members across Ontario, British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Alberta to help our residents live the life they desire and deserve.

We offer a number of programs and benefits that support team members’ financial, personal and professional needs: A competitive compensation and vacation package Employer Paid Health & Dental Benefits A welcoming culture that values diversity and differing perspectives, experiences and beliefs Reporting to the Senior Director, HR Business Partners, LTC, the HR Business Partner supports the organization's growth across the Retirement and Long-Term Care divisions. Working closely with operational leaders and corporate stakeholders, the role contributes to acquisitions, development initiatives, organizational change, and special projects. The HR Business Partner plays a key role in onboarding and integrating new teams, implementing HR programs, and driving initiatives that enhance the team member and resident experience.

Serve as the lead HR point of contact for the Project Management team across all active acquisition and redevelopment initiatives. Represent HR in project governance forums, providing a consistent, single point of accountability for HR deliverables, timelines, and risks. Build and maintain the HR Acquisition & Redevelopment Playbook, standardizing HR processes, tools, timelines, and role responsibilities across the deal and development lifecycle.

Continuously refine the playbook based on lessons learned from closed transactions and new community openings.



Partner with key stakeholders and project teams throughout the acquisition/redevelopment lifecycle, from due diligence through transition and integration. Execute HR integration plans that support a smooth transition for employees and leaders.

Identify people-related risks and opportunities and provide practical recommendations to leadership. Partner with key stakeholders on the HR strategy and workforce planning required to launch recent retirement living and long-term care developments. Support pre-opening and opening activities, ensuring HR readiness for new communities and operational teams.

Implement HR processes, policies, and practices for new locations and evolving business units. Facilitate professional and superior customer service by partnering with the assigned client group to support all HR matters, including but not limited to recruitment, retention, labour and team member relation issues; interpretation of HR policies and procedures, collective agreements, employment legislation, grievance and arbitration management, performance management, attendance management, compensation, W.Worksafe management Health and Safety practices, benefits, retirement and pension plans. Provide guidance on Health and Safety, WSIB/Worksafe,



Non-Occupational and Disability Management Report on key metrics identified by the business and provide recommendations for continuous improvements.

Support organizational change initiatives, including communications, stakeholder engagement, training, and implementation. Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business or related field. ~7+ years’ progressive Human Resources generalist experience in a multi-site unionized & non-unionized environments, and within a large HR function. ~ CHRP designation is a solid asset. ~ Bilingualism in English and French is a robust asset. ~ Business acumen including strategic planning, data analytics, and financial analysis; Demonstrated experience developing strong, effective working relationships and networks with key internal/external stakeholders, senior leaders and relevant external organizations. ~ Working knowledge of Labour and Canadian employment laws, current HR practices and the ability to use knowledge proactively in consulting with clients. ~ Ability to anticipate changes required within the organization and to drive such changes the partnership with business leaders. ~ Experience working with Microsoft Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) This is an on-site position at our Shared Support office in Markham with travel to homes Sienna Senior Living may utilize artificial Intelligence to screen or assess applicants for this position .

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📌 Human Resources Business Partner Intern (Markham)
🏢 Support Services Office
📍 Markham