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Temporary Full-Time HR Business Partner - Labour Relations
Owen Sound
JobNumber :J1026-0163
Vacancy :TemporaryFull-TimeHumanResourcesBusinessPartner(HRBP)-LabourRelations
JobType :TemporaryFullTime
JobCategory :HumanResources
Department :CorporateandFinanceServices
UnionGroup :Exempt
DatePosted :October15,2026
ClosingDate :October30,2026
Salary :$110,978.00-$130,563.00/Year
WeeklyHours :36.25
ShiftWorkRequired :No
Aprogressivecityof187,800peoplelocatedjustashort30-minutedrivefromToronto,theCityofOshawaisoneofCanada’sfastestgrowingcommunitiesthatisexceptionallypositionedtolive,work,learnandinvest.Itsstrategicpursuitofsustainablegrowth,excellentcommunityservicedeliveryandcooperativepartnershipshaveenhanceditsqualityoflifeadvantage,whilemaintainingastrongcommitmenttofinancialstewardship.
TheCityofOshawaisseekinganexperiencedstrategicandresults-orientedHRBusinessPartner(HRBP)tojointheHumanResourcesleadershipteam.ReportingtotheManager,LabourRelations&DisabilityManagement,theHRBPwillactaskeyadvisorwithintheCorporationbyprovidingconsultativeservicestotheirassignedclientgroups.TheHRBPprovidesexpertiseinlabourandemployeerelationsacrossallHRfunctions.Thesuccessfulcandidatewillbuildstrongrelationshipswithstakeholdersacrosstheorganizationbyprovidingvalue-addedserviceinatimelymannerwithinacomplex,fast-paced,andmulti-unionenvironment.
Responsibilities:
AnintegralpartoftheLabourRelationsteam,thispositionprovidesvalueinthefollowingways:
Employee&LabourRelations(labourmanagementmeetings,grievances,mediation,arbitration,andprogressivediscipline/terminationsetc.)
Collectivebargaining,includingpreparations,strategydevelopment,representingtheCityatthebargainingtable,andimplementation
Leadanyreorganizations,layoffs,redeployments,andagreementswiththeunions
LiaisewiththeDisabilityManagementteamandleaderstoprovideadviceandguidanceregardingattendancesupportprogram,leavesofabsence,investigateissuesetc.
Leadinternalinvestigationssuchasviolationsofthecodeoftheconduct,respectintheworkplaceandotherpoliciesorlegislation,referringselectinvestigationstoexternalspecialistsasnecessary
Liaisewithexternalconsultants,suchasinvestigators,legalcounseletc.
Provideadviceandcoachingtoleadersandemployeesregardingtheperformanceappraisalsandperformancemanagementprocess
Interpretingcollectiveagreements,policies,proceduresandlegislationinordertoprovideexpertadviceacrosstheCity
Serveasthepointofcontactfortheunionswithintheassignedclientgroup
ParticipateasacommitteememberontheJointJobEvaluationCommitteeandadviseonbestpracticesregardingworkforceplanningandcompensation
Supportsuccessionplanning,employeeandleadershipdevelopmentthroughcoachingandcareerplanning
Supportculturechangesandchangemanagementinitiatives
Providingsupportinorganizationaldevelopmentprogramssuchasstrategicandbusinessplanning,employeedevelopment,workforceplanningandcareerplanning
Assistwithleadershiplevelrecruitmentanddevelopmentasnecessary
GiveadviceandguidancetootherteammemberswithinHumanResources
SupportanddemonstratetheCityofOshawacorevaluesofAuthenticity,Courage,andTrust
Otherdutiesasassigned
Requirements:
AUniversityDegreeinHumanResources/BusinessAdministrationorrelatedfield.Anequivalentcombinationofrelevanteducationandexperiencewillbeconsidered
Minimumoffive(5)yearsofprogressiveexperiencewithinHumanResourcesandLabour&EmployeeRelations
Experienceworkinginaunionizedsettingisrequired,experienceinapublicsectororganizationisconsideredastrongasset
CertifiedHumanResourcesProfessional(CHRP)designation,CHRLdesignationpreferred,orworkingtowardsdesignation
EstablishedskillsandexperienceinMicrosoftOfficeandrelatedsoftwareapplications(HRIS)
Excellentanalytical,reasoningandproblem-solvingskillsanddemonstratedlabourrelationsexperience,specificallydealingwithgrievance,mediationandarbitrationmattersisamust
Experiencewithcollectivebargainingispreferred
ExtensiveknowledgeofHumanResourcesbestpracticesandrelatedlegislationincludingtheEmploymentStandardsAct,LabourRelationsAct,theOntarioHumanRightsCode,thePayEquityAct,OccupationalHealthandSafetyActetc.arerequired
Strongcommunicationandconsultativeabilities
Mustpossessawell-definedsenseofdiplomacy,includingsolidnegotiationandeffectiveconflictresolutionskills
Excellentleadership/peoplemanagementandinterpersonalskillswiththeabilitytocommunicateeffectivelywithalllevelsofstaff,unionmembersandthegeneralpublicinordertobuildstrongrelationshipswithbothinternalandexternalpartners
Advancedskillsinfacilitation,counsellingandactivelisteningwithademonstratedabilitytoprovideguidance,coachingandassistancetomanagersandstaff
Demonstratedhighlevelofinitiativeandflexibility,withtheabilitytoplanandworkindependently
Abilitytoexercisegoodjudgmentisessentialandmustbecommittedtoabsolutediscretioninhandlingconfidential/sensitiveinformation
Provenexperienceinneedsassessment,providingsupporttoorganization-wideprograms,suchassuccessionplanningandperformancemanagement
Experienceinjobevaluationandanalysisisanasset
Thispositioniseligibleforhybridwork.
Asaconditionofemployment,theCityofOshawawillrequiresuccessfulcandidatestoundergoaCriminalRecordsandJudicialMattersCheck.
Thisopportunitymaybeuptoone(1)yearwiththepossibilityofanextension.
Pleasebeadvisedthatpositionlocationasnotedisatthetimeofpostingandissubjecttochange,asrequiredduetooperationalneeds.
TheCityofOshawaissituatedonlandsandwaterswithintheWilliamsTreatiesTerritory,hometosevenFirstNationcommunitiesoftheMichiSaagiigandChippewaAnishinaabeg,whohavecaredforandmaintainedtheselandsfromtimeimmemorialandcontinuetodosotopresentday. Learnmore
WeareanEqualOpportunityEmployerinaccordancewiththeAccessibilityforOntarianswithDisabilitiesAct,2005andtheOntarioHumanRightsCode(OHRC).TheCityofOshawapromotestheprinciplesofdiversity,equityandinclusionandadherestothetenetsoftheCanadianHumanRightsActandtheOntarioHumanRightsCode.TheCityofOshawaencouragesapplicationsfromwomen,IndigenousPeoplesandpersonsofallcultures,ethnicorigins,religions,abilities,ages,sexualorientations,andgenderidentitiesandexpressions.
TheCityofOshawawillprovideaccommodationsthroughouttherecruitmentandselectionand/orassessmentprocesstoapplicantswithdisabilitiesand/orneedsrelatedtotheOHRC.Ifyourequireanaccommodationduringtherecruitmentprocessorassistancewiththeapplicationprocess,pleasecontactHumanResourceServices.PersonalinformationprovidediscollectedundertheauthorityofTheMunicipalFreedomofInformationandProtectionofPrivacyAct.
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Apply on source site Vacancy :TemporaryFull-TimeHumanResourcesBusinessPartner(HRBP)-LabourRelations
JobType :TemporaryFullTime
JobCategory :HumanResources
Department :CorporateandFinanceServices
UnionGroup :Exempt
DatePosted :October15,2026
ClosingDate :October30,2026
Salary :$110,978.00-$130,563.00/Year
WeeklyHours :36.25
ShiftWorkRequired :No
Aprogressivecityof187,800peoplelocatedjustashort30-minutedrivefromToronto,theCityofOshawaisoneofCanada’sfastestgrowingcommunitiesthatisexceptionallypositionedtolive,work,learnandinvest.Itsstrategicpursuitofsustainablegrowth,excellentcommunityservicedeliveryandcooperativepartnershipshaveenhanceditsqualityoflifeadvantage,whilemaintainingastrongcommitmenttofinancialstewardship.
TheCityofOshawaisseekinganexperiencedstrategicandresults-orientedHRBusinessPartner(HRBP)tojointheHumanResourcesleadershipteam.ReportingtotheManager,LabourRelations&DisabilityManagement,theHRBPwillactaskeyadvisorwithintheCorporationbyprovidingconsultativeservicestotheirassignedclientgroups.TheHRBPprovidesexpertiseinlabourandemployeerelationsacrossallHRfunctions.Thesuccessfulcandidatewillbuildstrongrelationshipswithstakeholdersacrosstheorganizationbyprovidingvalue-addedserviceinatimelymannerwithinacomplex,fast-paced,andmulti-unionenvironment.
Responsibilities:
AnintegralpartoftheLabourRelationsteam,thispositionprovidesvalueinthefollowingways:
Employee&LabourRelations(labourmanagementmeetings,grievances,mediation,arbitration,andprogressivediscipline/terminationsetc.)
Collectivebargaining,includingpreparations,strategydevelopment,representingtheCityatthebargainingtable,andimplementation
Leadanyreorganizations,layoffs,redeployments,andagreementswiththeunions
LiaisewiththeDisabilityManagementteamandleaderstoprovideadviceandguidanceregardingattendancesupportprogram,leavesofabsence,investigateissuesetc.
Leadinternalinvestigationssuchasviolationsofthecodeoftheconduct,respectintheworkplaceandotherpoliciesorlegislation,referringselectinvestigationstoexternalspecialistsasnecessary
Liaisewithexternalconsultants,suchasinvestigators,legalcounseletc.
Provideadviceandcoachingtoleadersandemployeesregardingtheperformanceappraisalsandperformancemanagementprocess
Interpretingcollectiveagreements,policies,proceduresandlegislationinordertoprovideexpertadviceacrosstheCity
Serveasthepointofcontactfortheunionswithintheassignedclientgroup
ParticipateasacommitteememberontheJointJobEvaluationCommitteeandadviseonbestpracticesregardingworkforceplanningandcompensation
Supportsuccessionplanning,employeeandleadershipdevelopmentthroughcoachingandcareerplanning
Supportculturechangesandchangemanagementinitiatives
Providingsupportinorganizationaldevelopmentprogramssuchasstrategicandbusinessplanning,employeedevelopment,workforceplanningandcareerplanning
Assistwithleadershiplevelrecruitmentanddevelopmentasnecessary
GiveadviceandguidancetootherteammemberswithinHumanResources
SupportanddemonstratetheCityofOshawacorevaluesofAuthenticity,Courage,andTrust
Otherdutiesasassigned
Requirements:
AUniversityDegreeinHumanResources/BusinessAdministrationorrelatedfield.Anequivalentcombinationofrelevanteducationandexperiencewillbeconsidered
Minimumoffive(5)yearsofprogressiveexperiencewithinHumanResourcesandLabour&EmployeeRelations
Experienceworkinginaunionizedsettingisrequired,experienceinapublicsectororganizationisconsideredastrongasset
CertifiedHumanResourcesProfessional(CHRP)designation,CHRLdesignationpreferred,orworkingtowardsdesignation
EstablishedskillsandexperienceinMicrosoftOfficeandrelatedsoftwareapplications(HRIS)
Excellentanalytical,reasoningandproblem-solvingskillsanddemonstratedlabourrelationsexperience,specificallydealingwithgrievance,mediationandarbitrationmattersisamust
Experiencewithcollectivebargainingispreferred
ExtensiveknowledgeofHumanResourcesbestpracticesandrelatedlegislationincludingtheEmploymentStandardsAct,LabourRelationsAct,theOntarioHumanRightsCode,thePayEquityAct,OccupationalHealthandSafetyActetc.arerequired
Strongcommunicationandconsultativeabilities
Mustpossessawell-definedsenseofdiplomacy,includingsolidnegotiationandeffectiveconflictresolutionskills
Excellentleadership/peoplemanagementandinterpersonalskillswiththeabilitytocommunicateeffectivelywithalllevelsofstaff,unionmembersandthegeneralpublicinordertobuildstrongrelationshipswithbothinternalandexternalpartners
Advancedskillsinfacilitation,counsellingandactivelisteningwithademonstratedabilitytoprovideguidance,coachingandassistancetomanagersandstaff
Demonstratedhighlevelofinitiativeandflexibility,withtheabilitytoplanandworkindependently
Abilitytoexercisegoodjudgmentisessentialandmustbecommittedtoabsolutediscretioninhandlingconfidential/sensitiveinformation
Provenexperienceinneedsassessment,providingsupporttoorganization-wideprograms,suchassuccessionplanningandperformancemanagement
Experienceinjobevaluationandanalysisisanasset
Thispositioniseligibleforhybridwork.
Asaconditionofemployment,theCityofOshawawillrequiresuccessfulcandidatestoundergoaCriminalRecordsandJudicialMattersCheck.
Thisopportunitymaybeuptoone(1)yearwiththepossibilityofanextension.
Pleasebeadvisedthatpositionlocationasnotedisatthetimeofpostingandissubjecttochange,asrequiredduetooperationalneeds.
TheCityofOshawaissituatedonlandsandwaterswithintheWilliamsTreatiesTerritory,hometosevenFirstNationcommunitiesoftheMichiSaagiigandChippewaAnishinaabeg,whohavecaredforandmaintainedtheselandsfromtimeimmemorialandcontinuetodosotopresentday. Learnmore
WeareanEqualOpportunityEmployerinaccordancewiththeAccessibilityforOntarianswithDisabilitiesAct,2005andtheOntarioHumanRightsCode(OHRC).TheCityofOshawapromotestheprinciplesofdiversity,equityandinclusionandadherestothetenetsoftheCanadianHumanRightsActandtheOntarioHumanRightsCode.TheCityofOshawaencouragesapplicationsfromwomen,IndigenousPeoplesandpersonsofallcultures,ethnicorigins,religions,abilities,ages,sexualorientations,andgenderidentitiesandexpressions.
TheCityofOshawawillprovideaccommodationsthroughouttherecruitmentandselectionand/orassessmentprocesstoapplicantswithdisabilitiesand/orneedsrelatedtotheOHRC.Ifyourequireanaccommodationduringtherecruitmentprocessorassistancewiththeapplicationprocess,pleasecontactHumanResourceServices.PersonalinformationprovidediscollectedundertheauthorityofTheMunicipalFreedomofInformationandProtectionofPrivacyAct.
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