Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) - People Services - Labour Relations - RFT (245815-67)

Position Available: Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)
Status: Regular Full Time
Department: People Services - Labour Relations
Union: Non-Union
Shifts: Days

Rate of Pay: $49.08/hr - $61.34/hr

Posting Date: July 31, 2026

Closing Date: October 28, 2026

About Joseph Brant Hospital:

Joseph Brant Hospital (JBH) is a full-service hospital located in the growing and thriving community of Burlington, Ontario, serving more than 185,000 residents in Halton, Hamilton, Waterdown, Flamborough, Milton and Stoney Creek. JBH is honoured to be recognized as one of Hamilton Niagara's Top Employers since 2015, with a skilled team of approximately 200 physicians, 2,000 employees, and more than 300 volunteers.

JBH is a Clinical Education site in conjunction with McMaster University, and is designated as an Academic Community Teaching Hospital. JBH is also a partner member of the Burlington Ontario Health Team (BOHT). JBH is deeply committed to providing exemplary care and living the hospital's core values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.

JBH also inspires and empowers a culture of caring and this is demonstrated in many ways including our commitment to the health, safety, and wellbeing of our people. For more information, visit www.josephbranthospital.ca .

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Manager, Employee & Labour Relations, the Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP), is a skilled, experienced and trusted advisor who works directly with the business to provide strategic and tactical HR support and guidance while translating business needs into appropriate HR strategy.





This position plays a key role in ensuring a positive employee and labour relations environment by building and maintaining strong relationships with the union, employees and leaders.

The HRBP champions corporate strategies and initiatives at the program level while ensuring alignment with Hospital policies and procedures, legislation, collective agreements and the Corporate Mission, Vision and Values, while minimizing risk and financial liability to the organization.

Responsibilities:

- Provide advice to leaders in aligning HR strategy to support business objectives.
- Advise, coach, influence, support leaders in the application of HR policies, practices, legislation and collective agreements; providing advice and guidance on complex HR issues in order to minimize risk and financial exposure/liability.
- Act as trusted and strategic advisor to leaders on HR issues within an assigned portfolio, supporting the execution of daily operations while aligning with the strategic corporate plan.
- Assist in the development, management and implementation of human resources strategies that cultivates a culture of high trust, accountability, fairness and engagement.
- Coach, advise, counsel and empower the leadership to resolve complex employee relations concerns, including disciplinary action and terminations, giving consideration to policies, legislation and collective agreement application.




- Establish effective working relationships with unions. Ensure leaders understand the financial liability and risks associated with failing to resolve issues.
- Investigate grievances, prepare leaders for grievance hearings, facilitate conversations and negotiate resolutions under a designated portfolio.
- Prepare and complete the grievance file for matters escalating to mediation/arbitration, as required.
- Lead/ support Leaders in conducting workplace investigations, including but not limited to, Code of Conduct, Harassment, Violence, Theft, Performance, Drug Diversion, Violence in the Workplace, etc.
- Provide strategic advice, support and coaching to leaders regarding employee conduct, performance, conflict, etc.
- Provide advice, support and coaching to leaders re: Attendance and Management Program process in collaboration with Employee Health Services (EHS).
- Provide advice, support and guidance on complex accommodation and return to work issues by partnering with leaders, EHS and Union.
- Support leaders in the implementation and execution of Corporate and Human Resources Programs at the department level.
- Provide advice, guidance and support to leaders in communicating and implementing programs and initiatives to staff and key stakeholders.

Qualifications:

- Undergraduate degree in Human Resources or related field.
- Post-graduate Diploma or Certificate in Human Resources Management.
- Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) and/or Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) considered an asset.
- Minimum of 5-10 years of generalist experience in HR, preferably in a unionized and/or hospital setting.
- Sound knowledge o

📌 Human Resources Business Partner (Burlington)
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