Labour Relations Coordinator, Human Resources

Please Note: If you are a current Oak Valley Health employee, apply to this job via the internal Workday application.

Land acknowledgement

Oak Valley Health is honoured to provide care on the traditional and treaty territory of the Anishinaabeg, and acknowledge our closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The land is encompassed within Treaty 13, Treaty 20, and the Williams Treaty.

Today, this area is home to many diverse Indigenous Peoples, and we acknowledge the health disparities and barriers Indigenous Peoples face in accessing care. To support true healing, we are committed to understanding these challenges, learning from Indigenous knowledge, and taking action together to improve safe and equitable health care for current and future generations.

Who you are

• You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage

• You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard

• You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills

Posting Closing: EOD June 10th

What We Need

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Labour Relations Coordinator to support labour and employee relations activities across our organization. Reporting to the Manager, Employee & Labour Relations, you will assist with grievance administration, collective agreement interpretation, labour relations reporting, and labour-management initiatives while supporting positive relationships with leaders, employees, and union partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support grievance administration, ensuring timelines, documentation, and follow-up activities are managed effectively.

• Assist with workplace investigations through information gathering, note-taking, documentation review, and preparation of supporting materials.

• Provide guidance to leaders on routine collective agreement interpretation, including scheduling, overtime, premiums, leaves, attendance management, and progressive discipline processes.

• Maintain accurate labour relations records and databases, including grievances, disciplinary matters, and Letters of Understanding.

• Compile labour relations metrics and reports to support trend analysis and decision-making.

• Coordinate labour-management committee meetings, including agenda preparation, meeting logistics, minute-taking, and action item tracking.

• Support collective bargaining preparation through research, data collection, and organization of background materials.

• Build and maintain positive working relationships with union representatives, operational leaders, and Human Resources colleagues.

What you bring to the role

• Undergraduate degree in Human Resources, Labour Relations, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Minimum 1–3 years of Human Resources experience, preferably within a unionized environment.

• Exposure to labour relations processes such as grievance administration, collective agreement interpretation, workplace investigations, or labour-management committees.

• Knowledge of applicable employment and labour legislation, including the Employment Standards Act, Labour Relations Act, and Human Rights Code.

• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to maintain professionalism in sensitive situations.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, including the judgment to identify issues requiring escalation.

• Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

• Healthcare and/or multi-site organizational experience is considered an asset.

• CHRP or CHRL designation, or progress toward certification, is considered an asset.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday

Please note schedules may change due to operational needs.

Compensation

BAND Q

$37.47 - $43.95

Who we are

Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community healthcare organizations. Across our two hospital sites (Markham and Uxbridge) a Reactivation Care Centre (RCC), a Community Health Centre (CHC), and Hospital-to-Home programs, we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 468,000 patients each year. We offer diagnostic and emergency services, and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children’s services. We are also proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT).

Our 542 physicians, 35 midwives, over 3,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an Honoured to Care mindset, and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond. We are dedicated to providing access to the right care, at the right time, in the right place by the right people and at the right cost.

Oak Valley Health Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging statement

Oak Valley Health takes pride in serving some of Canada’s most diverse communities. We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration and we encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of LGBTQ2+ communities, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of Oak Valley Health. Furthermore, Oak Valley Health is committed to meeting the needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources.

We are honoured to be recognized as one of Forbes Canada's Best Employers for Diversity. We ranked within the top 150 organizations across the country. Learn more about our commitment to EDIB.