Job Description

Working out of Dufferin Oaks Long Term Care Home, the Human Resource (HR) Generalist contributes to the overall effectiveness of the Human Resource team by providing support to managers, supervisors and employees on Human Resources functions including; recruitment and selection, new employee orientation and onboarding, and attraction and retention initiatives and strategies.

This position currently follows a hybrid work schedule, with three days per week onsite and two days remote.

What we can offer YOU!

A competitive hourly wage ranging between $40.88 - $47.83 (January 1, 2025 Non-Union Pay Grid);

Hybrid work arrangements

Access to Perkopolis; discount, reward and benefits program

Access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program

Unlimited access to live and interactive webinars offered by the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI)

A supportive and collaborative work environment

What you'll do

Provide guidance in the areas of workforce planning, attraction, and selection of top talent

Partner with County departments to build a workforce that can deliver on the current and future goals and objectives of the organization

Responsible for all aspects of the recruitment process for Union positions

Consult with managers to provide an overview of the recruitment process, understand and review department needs in relation to the vacancy, ensure existing job description is accurate and recommend appropriate recruitment strategies

Ensure Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategies are embedded, applied and supported throughout recruitment initiatives

Represent the County of Dufferin at career fairs

Perform and facilitate the new hire orientation and onboarding

Coordinate the hiring and re-hiring of summer students

Revise and update job descriptions and organizational charts based on Department Head approval

Perform exit interviews and manage exit interview statistics, including compiling results submitted via the online exit survey

Coordinate and assist with the County Long Service & Retiree Awards event

Assist in the development and implementation of employee attraction, engagement, and retention initiatives

Assist with departmental projects and initiatives

Other duties as assigned

What you'll bring

Post secondary diploma in Human Resources Management or a related field

Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP)

Minimum two (2) years experience in a human resources role

Recruitment experience that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion strategies (DEI)

Experience working in a unionized environment

Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

Ability to think and interact effectively, tactfully and courteously with all levels of staff, building a cooperative and collaborative working relationship with internal and external customers

Ability to apply a DEI lens to all aspects of work

Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and procedures including the Ontario Employment Standards Act, Ontario Human Rights Code, Pay Equity Act, Labour Relations Act, and the Ontario Health and Safety Act, and the Long Term Care Homes Act

Suitable work from home environment including reliable high speed internet

Satisfactory police vulnerable sector screening

Two Step Tuberculosis test

Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination

Valid Class G driver's license and access to reliable transportation

The County of Dufferin strives to provide exceptional customer service to all its residents and visitors. To effectively do so, all positions at the County of Dufferin require a commitment to upholding the County's equity mandate through on-going and mandatory training and examining our day-to-day operations and impacts through an equity lens. Therefore, throughout the selection process, candidates will have demonstrated their ability to be anti-racist, equitable, inclusive, and respectful.

Ready to apply?

Interested applicants are invited to submit a resume and cover letter before the closing date and time to: tharilall@dufferincounty.ca

As an organization, we recognize the value of diverse perspectives and lived experiences, and the importance of creating an environment that embraces and supports these. We are committed to creating and fostering a workplace where all employees feel a sense of dignity and belonging. As such, we seek to attract, develop, and retain highly talented employees with a variety of identities and backgrounds, to better reflect the growing diversity of our region.

We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to:

First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples.

Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin.

Persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities.

Persons who identify as women; and

Persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

We value the contributions that each person brings and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in our workplace.

All applicants are thanked for their interest. Those chosen for next steps in the selection process will be advised by October 7, 2025. Information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of job selection and will not be used for any other reason. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: $40.88-$47.83 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

Company events Company pension On-site parking Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Shelburne, ON