HR Business Partner

Applications will be accepted until 09:00am EDT on Friday, 10 July 2026

At the core of Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Canada’s identity is a commitment to medical ethics, independence, neutrality, and impartiality. We go where people’s medical needs are greatest. These ideals have driven every aspect of our work – from medical care and logistical coordination, to finance and communications – since MSF was established in 1971.

In this mission-driven environment, HRBPs are deeply embedded within their portfolios and are responsible for end-to-end people management support, including employee relations, performance, workplace accommodation, and attendance management, and organizational effectiveness.

MSF Canada is looking for someone who will be responsible for the following:

• Employee relations & case management (core accountability)

• HR advisory & employee support

• Performance management

• Attendance, absenteeism & leave management

• Workforce planning & organizational effectiveness

• Recruitment & talent lifecycle support

• Health, safety and wellbeing

A detailed job description is available HERE. (COMING SOON)

The successful candidate will bring to MSF Canada:

• Education (or theoretical training) in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or an equivalent combination of training, skills and practical experience.

• Significant experience in an HR Generalist or HRBP role with strong employee relations focus

• Demonstrated expertise in:

  • understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles, with experience applying them in HR practices such as recruitment, employee relations, or policy development

  • employee relations and investigations

  • performance management (including terminations and Performance Improvement Plans)

  • supporting managers and employees through workplace accommodations, and absence management

  • cultural intelligence and values‑driven judgment, with the ability to navigate diverse perspectives and model inclusive, respectful behaviours.

  • comfortable working with people data and workforce insights to inform decisions and advise leaders.

  • resolving workplace conflicts and coaching employees and teams

• Demonstratable knowledge of employment legislation, including:

  • Employment Standards legislation

  • Ontario Human Rights Code / Quebec Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms

  • Occupational Health & Safety

  • Pay Equity

  • Workplace Safety (WSIB/CNESST)

• Experience liaising with benefits providers and managing short- and long-term disability cases

• Proven ability to work effectively in a complex, mission-driven organization

• Sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to navigate sensitive situations with care

• Fluency in verbal and written English

• Fluency in verbal and written French is a strong asset, and a requirement for one of the two HRBP roles.

• HR related certification (e.g., CPHR, CHRL) is welcome but not required

• Experience in an international non-profit organization, is an asset

Working Conditions

• Hybrid model: a minimum 40% presence in an MSF Canada officer per week.

• Regular hours Monday to Friday (9 a.m.–5 p.m., core hours 10 a.m.–3 p.m.); occasional evenings or weekends.

• Open-concept office environment with modern workspace.

Benefits

• Comprehensive group insurance (health, dental, life, AD&D, prescriptions, etc.)

• 5% RRSP contribution (no matching required)

• 4 weeks’ vacation annually

• Health Spending Accounts

• Flexible work hours

• Annual Professional Development budget

• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

• Access to internal Psychosocial Care Unit Services

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada; MSF Canada is not able to support or relocate candidates from outside Canada.

Vacancy notice

This posting is for a an existing position and is not intended to create an ongoing candidate pool for future openings. Qualified applications will be individually assessed for this role only.

AI disclosure statement

We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) to automatically screen or select candidates for interview. AI may be used in the hiring process to assist our recruitment team by:

· Summarizing recruiter or hiring manager notes, and

· Conducting limited keyword searches for specific job‑related criteria.

However, every application is reviewed by a qualified human to assess transferable or similar experience, regardless of any AI‑assisted preliminaries.

Accessibility

Any questions or concerns regarding accommodation and accessibility may be addressed to Human Resources .