Human Resources/Labour Relations Consultant

Kawartha Lakes, ON
Hybrid
Posted Oct 12, 2026
1 position

$44–$54 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Apply by: Nov 10, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 38 hours per week
Office presence: 2 days per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level

Job summary

Advise managers and Human Resources staff on employment and labour relations matters, including collective agreement interpretation, grievances, mediation, arbitration, and collective bargaining. Provide employee relations support through counselling, conflict resolution, performance management, investigations, and organizational change initiatives.

Job details

To display this page you need a browser with JavaScript support. Job Number J0926-0737 Job Title Human Resources/Labour Relations Consultant Job Type Permanent Full Time Union Non-Union City, Province, Country Lindsay, Ontario, Canada Department Human Resources Open Positions 1 Date Posted October 6, 2026 Closing Date October 11, 2026 Salary $43.592 - $53.613/Hour Share Facebook Twitter Email LinkedIn Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) is an active, acute-care community hospital located in the heart of the City of Kawartha Lakes. Among our acute and continuing care services, our team cares for 45,000 patients per year in the 24/7/365 emergency department, provides orthopedics and ophthalmology, operates a dialysis unit, and is renowned for its mental health programs and restorative seniors care. The Ross family takes pride in providing compassionate, quality patient care. Position Summary Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, the HR/LR Consultant will provide guidance and support to managers and other Human Resources staff on employment and labour relations matters. The HR/LR Consultant will exercise independent judgment and initiative in determining and recommending courses of actions when dealing with a full range of employee and labour relations services including; collective agreement interpretation and application, managing grievances, mediation and arbitration, collective bargaining, employee counselling, conflict resolution, performance management, organizational change, and development. The Human Resources Department is currently seeking a Permanent Full Time HR and Labour Relations Consultant to join their team. This position may be eligible for a flexible hybrid schedule requiring 2-3 days per week in our Lindsay, ON office with the remaining days worked remotely. While we offer day-to-day flexibility, on-site days are strategically scheduled based on team collaboration, client meetings, and project milestones. Because of this, in-office days may vary week to week depending on business needs. Effective Date: October 19, 2026 Essential Qualifications Four (4) Year Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations or related Business degree Certified Human Resources Professional (C.H.R.P) and membership in good standing with the HRPA Significant experience in a broad range of Human Resources generalist roles with recent focus on labour relations, preferably in a hospital or unionized environment (minimum five (5) years). Demonstrated ability to embrace and manage change projects independently using a consultative and consensus building approach Demonstrated ability to investigate and effectively resolve grievance issues Ability to investigate and respond to issues raised by managers, staff and union representatives and provide recommendations and strategies for resolution Sound judgment, analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills used in assessing situations and recommending appropriate actions. Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, advocacy and relationship building skills with the ability to influence through facilitation and discussion Sound knowledge and understanding of current employment law, collective agreements, and best practice HR policy/procedures Demonstrated ability to think strategically, and understand the impact of decisions/actions on other functional areas of the hospital, including people and financial implications Demonstrated ability to build trust , listen openly, encourage others to share their opinions and respect diversity Facilitation, presentation and training skills with ability to develop training or presentation documents Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively as leader or member in teams, on task-forces and committees Commitment and ability to work effectively with all levels of staff, volunteers, patients, members of the public and community partners. Proficient in Microsoft Office, database and electronic document management systems, HR database Demonstrated organizational, administrative and time management skills Must be able to fulfill the physical requirements of the job as per the current Physical Demands Analysis Hours of Work Hours of work for this position are 37.5 hours/week, days Monday-Friday. Employment Equity Ross Memorial Hospital is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities. Accommodation will be provided throughout the hiring process at the request of the applicant. Employees must meet expectations for appropriate, respectful and professional conduct, as set out in the RMH Code of Conduct. Are you interested in this job?

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Requirements

Requires a four-year degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations, or a related business field, along with the CHRP designation and good-standing HRPA membership. Candidates need at least five years of broad HR generalist experience, preferably in a hospital or unionized environment, plus strong labour relations, investigation, communication, analytical, and organizational skills.