Human Resources Specialist - Temporary Full Time

Owen Sound

Markham, ON

HumanResourcesSpecialist-TFT

DepartmentandCommission: PeopleServices,OfficeoftheChiefAdministrativeOfficer

EmploymentType: TemporaryFullTime

SalaryRange: $114,075to$143,867

Affiliation: Non-Union

VacancyType: Newvacancy

PostingDate: August17,2026

ApplicationDeadline: August31,2026

ABOUTTHECITYOFMARKHAM

TheCityofMarkhamisconsistentlyrankedamongCanada’stopmunicipalemployers.In2026,theCityreceiveditssixthconsecutiveCanada’sBestEmployersrecognitionfromForbesandStatistaInc.,placingthirdamongmunicipalitiesand15thoverallinGovernmentServices.Anaward-winningmunicipality,Markhamisrecognizedforitsleadershipinsustainability,innovativeurbanplanning,andstrongfiscalmanagement.Servingadiverseandgrowingcommunityofmorethan370,000residents,Markhamcombinesrichheritagewithavibrantlocaleconomyandoffersemployeestheopportunitytocontributetomeaningful,impactfulworkthathelpsstrengthenthecommunityweserve.

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JOBSUMMARY

ReportingtotheSr.Manager,Employee&LabourRelationsandHealth&SafetyandworkingcloselywiththeHumanResourcesBusinessPartners,theHumanResourcesSpecialistwillprovidevalueaddedandproactiveadvisoryandconsultativeservices,usingaclientservicemindset,onthefullrangeofhumanresourcespracticestothemanagerswithintheirassignedportfolio.

KeyDutiesandResponsibilities

TheHumanResourcesSpecialistwillberesponsibleforbuildingstrongrapportwithclientgroupsbyestablishingatrustworthyandcredibleworkingrelationship,actingasatrustedadvisoronavarietyofcomplexHRmatters,completingprojectsthroughthefollowing:

LabourandEmployeeRelations

ProvidesadviceandsupportensuringconsistentapplicationintheinterpretationandadministrationoftherelevantCollectiveAgreements,legislation,pastpracticeandcorporatepoliciesandprocedures
Investigatesissues,collectandanalyzeevidence,interviewwitnessesandassessinformationtodraftwritteninvestigativereportsthatincludefindingsforandrecommendationstomanagement
AdministerstheAttendanceManagement,sickleave,andlongtermdisabilitymanagementprocesses
AddressesandadministersGrievanceprocessesrepresentingtheCity’sinterests,facilitatesnegotiationswiththeUnionanddraftssettlementsasappropriate
PreparesbackgroundmaterialsforandparticipatesinMediationandArbitration
SupportsCollectiveBargainingprocesses

CompensationandJobEvaluation

Providesadviceandguidanceaboutthejobevaluationandpromotionalprocesses
Interpretsrelevantcompensationandbenefitspoliciesandpractices
FacilitatesthejobevaluationprocessworkingwiththemanagertoprovideallrelevantinformationandsupportingdocumentationtotheJobEvaluationCommittee
RespondstovariousrequestsforHRrelatedinformationrelatedtoassignedClientGroup
Meetswithemployeeswhoareoff-boardingand/orgoingonleavestoexplaintheirentitlements
PreparesLTDpackages,communicatewithemployeesandsupervisors,gatherappropriateinformation,andprepareandsubmitLTDpackagestobenefitscarrier.
ActsasmaincontactonallLTDinclientgroupbetweenthecarrier,managerandemployee
On-boardingofnewemployeesatthesupervisorandmanagerlevel

TalentManagement

Leadsfullcyclerecruitment
Sourcescandidatesstrategicallythroughidentificationofeffective,innovativeandproactivemethodologiesandfosteringrelationshipswithemploymentpartners,networksandeducationalinstitutionstoattractastrong,diverserangeofcandidates
Ensuresafair,openandtransparentprocessinaccordancewithcorporate,collectiveagreementandlegislativerequirements
Supportsmanagersinsuccessfullyon-boardingnewortransferringemployeestotheirnewroles
Responsibleforcollectingyearlyrecruitmentmetrics,analyzingresultsanddevelopingandimplementingstrategiesaccordingly.
Utilizesdatatoaddresstrendsinattractionandretentionandprovidesadvicetomanagersonsame

Training

Supportsmanagersbyfacilitatingandtrainingonlabourandemployeerelations,policies,proceduresandchangestothecollectiveagreements
Providestrainingwithregardtoattraction,retention,performancemanagementandtalentacquisition
WorkingwiththeCentresofExcellence,HRBPsandperformancemanagers,identifyandsupportchangemanagementinitiatives,
Otherdutiesasassigned

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

Universitydegreerelatedtohumanresources,industrialrelationsorbusinessadministrationand/ortheCHRLdesignationorequivalent
MinimumoffiveyearsofprogressivelyresponsibleexperienceasaHRGeneralist
Proventrackrecordofsuccessfulhumanresourceclientpartneringexperience
Strongdemonstratedexpertiseandexperienceinrecruitment,staffingandtalentmanagementlabourrelations;employeerelations;compensationandbenefits
Experienceworkingeffectivelyinaunionizedenvironment
Strongunderstandingofrelevantemploymentlegislation
Demonstratedconsultativeandrelationshiporientation
Highlyeffectiveverbalandwrittencommunicationskills,marketingandinfluencingskills,timeandprojectmanagementskills,andanalyticalabilities
Experienceinimplementingandsupportingdiversity,equity,inclusion,accessibilityandbelonging

COREBEHAVIOURS

ServiceExcellence: Meetsorexceedsservicestandardswheninteractingwithcustomersinthecommunityandintheorganization.

Change&Innovation: Respondspositivelyandprofessionallytochangeandhelpsothersthroughchange.

Teamwork&RelationshipBuilding: Interactswithothersinaninclusive,collaborativeandrespectfulwaythatcreateseffectiveworkingrelationships.

Communication: Communicatesinaclear,professionalandrespectfulway;demonstratesactivelistening.

Accountable&ResultsOriented: Demonstratesethicalbehaviourandaccountability,alignswithCityvalues,andabidesbyrelevantpoliciesandlegislation.

Management&Leadership: Demonstratesself-management,professionalismandengagement;leadsbyexample.

COREVALUES

AttheCityofMarkham,ourworkisguidedbyasharedsetofcorevaluesthatshapehowweserveourcommunityandsupportoneanother.

ServiceExcellence: theconsistentdeliveryofhigh-qualityefficientandcustomer-centricservicethatexceedsexpectations.

Accountability :ourobligationtoberesponsibleandaccountableforouractions,decisionsandperformance.

People - Focused :puttingpeoplefirst.

Trust :theconfidenceweplaceineachothertoactwithintegrityandfairness.

Innovation :Investingineachotherandthewaywedeliverourprogramsandservices.

Wearelookingforcandidateswhobringthesevaluestolifethroughtheiractions,decisions,andleadershipapproach.

WORKINGCONDITIONS

Workisperformedprimarilyinanofficeenvironmentandmayincludethefollowingworkingconditions:

Maybeopportunitiesforhybridworkarrangement

CONDITIONSOFEMPLOYMENT

SatisfactorycompletionofaCriminalRecordandJudicialMattersCheck,inaformacceptabletoandapprovedbytheCity.

AIDISCLOSURE

AttheCityofMarkham,wevaluetransparencyandfairnessinrecruitment.Whileoursystem(ADPWorkforceNow)includesAI-poweredfeatures,wedonotuseAItoscreen,assess,orselectapplicants.Allevaluationsareconductedbypeople.

TheCityofMarkhamiscommittedtoinclusive,accessibleandbarrierfreeemploymentpracticesandtocreatingaworkplacethatreflectsandsupportsthediversityofthecommunityweserve.Pleaseletusknowifyourequireaccommodationandwewillworkwithyoutoensureabarrierfreehiringprocess.

Pleaserespectourscentfreeareabynotwearingscentedproductswhenvisitingtheoffice.

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