Date Posted: 09/28/2026
Req ID: 50340
Faculty/Division: Vice-President & Provost
Department: Office of the Vice- Provost, Faculty & Academic Life
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes
Description
About Us The Office of the Vice-Provost, Faculty & Academic Life (VPFAL) is the institutional office responsible for providing academic human resources services in relation to faculty members and librarians across the University. It provides advice, support, and/or approval to Divisions and divisional academic human resources teams and the senior administration on a broad range of matters related to the academic life cycle. The office also serves as the primary point of contact for engagement with the University of Toronto Faculty Association, including in relation to salary, benefit and workload negotiations, investigations, policy revision and development, as well as grievances and arbitration.
Key responsibilities Advising on the interpretation and application of agreements, policies and procedures; case management from a VPFAL perspective of workplace and student complaints, and grievances, involving faculty members and librarians; drafting letters; providing support to University bargaining committees and the process of implementation of agreements; producing a variety of reports in support of faculty relations and bargaining with UTFA; and providing related administrative support including note-taking in meetings, preparing speaking notes and keeping track of deadlines, including governance timelines.




Qualifications Required Education University degree in a relevant discipline and course work in the Human Resources field with particular focus on labour relations/faculty relations; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
An MIR/MIRHR is considered an asset.
Experience Minimum three (3) years' related human resources experience with an emphasis on collective agreement and employment policy interpretation and application, grievance/arbitration processes, and workplace complaints and investigations.
Experience in Academic HR in a university context is considered an asset.
Demonstrated experience advising internal clients in policy interpretation and with employee investigations and case management.
Knowledge of labour and employment law, including the Ontario Human Rights Code.
Experience working with diverse populations including demonstrated effective consultation skills with designated groups.
Sound knowledge of human resources best practices and familiarity with public sector employment.
Must have previous experience data management.
Significant knowledge of HR principles and practices and, preferably, knowledge of the University’s policies and practices as they pertain to faculty members and librarians.
Skills Computer experience including word processing, spreadsheet applications, database management,



and scheduling software (e.g, Outlook).
Other Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
Excellent analytical skills.
Ability to exercise tact, independent judgement and discretion.
Ability to handle sensitive client interactions effectively and with professionalism.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and to handle sensitive information in an appropriate manner.
Ability to understand and synthesize information and statistics.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize a fluctuating workload, under pressure, and to meet deadlines.
Accuracy and attention to detail essential.
Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
Closing Date: 10/13/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Salaried
Personnel Subarea: PM
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: PM 3 -- Hiring Zone: $97,336 - $113,558 -- Broadband Salary Range: $97,336 - $162,224
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