Senior Labour Relations/business Partner - Permanent Full Time

TORONTO GRACE HEALTH CENTRE: Join our Team!

The Salvation Army Toronto Grace Health Centre (TGHC) provides medically complex, and specialized care and services to those individuals who require Complex Continuing Care, Post- Acute Care Rehabilitation, Palliative Care and Integrated Transitional Services. At TGHC we are a mission and values driven organization dedicated to providing compassionate care and clinical excellence to a vulnerable patient population. Our staff are known for compassion, commitment, innovation and teamwork. As a compassionate, caring and influential team member, you will make a difference in the quality of life of our patients, and their family, and create a “Great Place to

Work” for our valued staff.

We are actively recruiting for:

Senior Labour Relations/Business Partner

Full Time 1 Permanent Opportunity

Position Summary and Responsibility:

The Senior Labour Relations/ Business Partner is a key member of the Human Resources team and provides guidance and expert advice to their clients on various ER, LR and HR issues. This is an exciting time to join us, we are growing and expanding our programs and services and looking for people who are collaborative, driven, and passionate about patient care outcomes and building a great place to work through Human Resource practices. This role works on-site.

•Provides Labour Relations and other HR consulting, advice, and planning services to support the Leadership Team

•Acts as a trusted advisor and business partner that influences change and delivers various solutions to enhance and improve patient care outcomes through human resources.

•Supports various Labour Relations matters, grievances, manage Labour Management Committees, CUPE, ONA, OPSEU

•Delivers subject matter expertise and guidance on matters involving workplace violence, workplace discrimination and harassment, return-to-work/modified work in collaboration with HR partners (i.e., occupational health and safety)

•Leads employee grievance process, conduct complex/sensitive investigations, and dispute resolution management.

•Assists recruiters with sourcing and interviewing as needed to support exceptional service delivery to clients.

•Represents the organization at various external events, careers fairs etc.

•Conducts investigations, provides recommendations for employee discipline and terminations.

•Analyzes data to identify trends (e.g., exit interviews, attendance management, grievances etc.

•Develops and implement HR policies, procedures, and programs in collaboration with stakeholder.

•Develops and deliver training programs for LR & HR

•Supports Workplace Accommodation Process as needed

•Participates in Joint Health and Safety Committee

Qualifications:

•Degree in HR Management or Labour/Industrial Relations

•Must have minimum of 10 years’ experience in Human Resources and Employee & Labour Relations

•Demonstrated knowledge and proven ability to provide advice to clients on the application of the Ontario Employment Standards Act, Human Rights Code, Labour Relations Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act Workplace Safety & Insurance Act.

•Must also have experience in areas of employment law, grievance handling, recruitment, accommodation/modified work placements, conflict resolution, and conducting various workplace investigations.

•HR experience within the healthcare sector is strongly preferred experience working with ONA, CUPE and OPSEU an asset

•Strong skills in investigation, coaching, negotiation, consultation, mediation, conflict resolution, critical thinking, prioritization, problem solving and relationship management.

•Excellent verbal and written communication skills

•Computer skills (HRIS, Outlook, Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)

•Ability to travel to Scarborough (McNicol & Victoria Park) location on an occasional basis to support the effective and safe operation of this satellite site.

•Certified Canadian Human Resources Leader (CHRL) certification an asset

•Knowledge of Change Management an asset

To apply for this exciting career opportunity, please email your resume and cover letter to akotanidis@torontograce.org referencing SR Labour Relations/Business Partner in the subject line. Only candidates with requisite experience will be considered.

Please visit our website to learn more about the rewards of building a career at the Toronto Grace Health Centre: www.torontograce.org. We are a “Great Place to Work.” Toronto Grace Health Centre is committed to inclusive and accessible employment practices. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify the Human Resources Department.

Thank you for your interest in the Toronto Grace Health Centre. Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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