The Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto is at the centre of one of North America's largestbiomedical research, education and clinical care networks. With nine fully affiliated research-intensive hospitals --and dozens of community and clinical care sites -- Temerty Medicine offers unparalleled opportunities in Canada'smost dynamic city for our more than 9,000 faculty and staff and 7,000 learners at all levels.
Annually, Temerty Medicine contributes almost one-third of the family physicians who train and enter practice in Ontario, and over half of the specialist physicians. We also train hundreds of rehabilitation health professionals, physician assistants and medical radiation technologists, and over 3,000 graduate life-sciences learners -- many of whom find work in postsecondary education and industry. Globally, we have over 69,000 alumni.
Your Opportunity
The Temerty Faculty of Medicine's HR office is committed to supporting U of T's vision of improving health through education, research and partnerships. We are proud to work in an inclusive environment, which attracts, develops and retains a talented, productive and diversified workforce.
Our HR team is currently seeking an accomplished HR Consultant to provide strategic and operational support to our clients in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine and the Dalla Lana School of Public Health. Your established track record of building trusted partnerships combined with a consultative approach to advising on staffing and organizational change will enable you to translate our clients' needs into tactical plans and effective solutions. Drawing upon your comprehensive knowledge of applicable policies, collective agreements and employment laws, you will contribute on key matters relating to labour relations, employee relations, onboarding, organizational reviews, job evaluation and salary administration. Your ability to uphold a high standard of professionalism and confidentiality, and your willingness to support the advancement of faculty initiatives through targeted HR projects will make you an indispensable member of our team.
Essential Qualifications
University degree in a relevant field of study; completion of (or working towards) Certificate in Human Resource Management (CHRP), or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum five years' experience providing comprehensive, high quality, client-focused HR services, preferably in a unionized University or public sector environment
Comprehensive experience with job evaluation, compensation and recruitment practices
Experience with collective agreement and employment policy interpretation and application
Proven successful experience facilitating solutions in conflict situations and providing coaching support tomanagers
Experience conducting departmental staffing reviews, and implementing effective change based on innovative HR practices and principles
Comprehensive experience with job evaluation and compensation practices
Proven ability to work in a fast-paced high volume environment with strong multi-tasking and prioritizing abilitiesand attention to detail and accuracy
Strong commitment to and knowledge of issues of equity, diversity and inclusivity
Ability to deal with ambiguity and persevere in difficult and/or stressful situations
Superior oral and written communication skills
Strong active listening and interpersonal skills; professional demeanor with exceptional customer service orientation and ability to deal with sensitive issues with tract, diplomacy and compassion
Must be approachable and have demonstrated the ability to build effective working relationships in a manner that engenders support and cooperation
Ability to quickly grasp, interpret and apply collective agreement provisions and complex job evaluationrequirements
Proven successful project management experience and analytical skills
Demonstrated creativity, flexibility, initiative and problem-solving skills
Ability to maintain strict standards of confidentiality
Proficiency with MS Office Suite, human resources information/management systems and applicant tracking systems
This role may be eligible for an Alternative Working Arrangement in accordance with the University of Toronto's Alternative Working Arrangement Guideline.