Job Description

Imagine seeing your work on highways and job sites everywhere you go in the finest trucks ever made.


Imagine leading the formation of a new stamping facility, operating as if it were a start-up, leveraging the strength of a global heritage brand.


Imagine the opportunity to use your leadership and technical skills to develop and build a winning team from the ground up.


Imagine deploying state-of-the-art technology within a centre of excellence that's not just best-in-class for Ford, but best in the world.


Imagine the career journey of a lifetime.


At Ford's Oakville Assembly Complex, we are expanding and retooling to relaunch vehicle operations like never before. This is more than just a launch--it's an opportunity to shape the future of vehicle manufacturing in Canada. Here is where cutting-edge manufacturing processes will bring to life vehicles that embody unparalleled performance and unwavering dependability. At Ford, we don't just build vehicles; we craft the essential tools that empower businesses and individuals across the globe. Join us in creating the vehicles that keep the world moving and forge a career defined by meaningful impact and innovation.

The Role:

As part of the manufacturing Human Resources team you will help us attract, retain and develop top talent to deliver our bold vision and future as an industry leader. We are seeking change agents, talent strategists, culture architects, and employee advocates who embrace each challenge as an opportunity to demonstrate human resources effectiveness and business partnership to enable our teams to deliver to perform at their very best.


This role reports to an Employee Relations Manager. You will work directly with senior leadership to develop and direct a Human Resources portfolio of services that enables delivery of the organization's goals and fosters a positive work environment. You will partner with Employee Relations leadership and peers to design and deliver solutions to optimize talent and the employee experience in your organization.



The minimum requirements we seek:


Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or any other related discipline ( Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of degree completion for the highest level of education attained. If the degree was obtained from a school outside of Canada, an Education Credential Assessment report showing Canadian equivalency is also required.)*
Three (3) + years of experience in a Human Resources role.
Our preferred requirements:


Master's degree in human resources, organizational development or any other related discipline Three (3) + years of experience in Human Resources role in manufacturing Proficient in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office. CHRP/CHRL Professional Human Resources Certification. Experience working in a manufacturing plant. Experience conducting investigations. Demonstrated ability to work as a team. Demonstrated conflict management skills. Proven interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to effectively engage with all employees in the organization. Proven problem-solving skills using analytics. Excellent analytical, problem solving, and organization skills. Note: Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of degree completion for the highest level of education attained. If the degree was obtained from a school outside of Canada, an Education Credential Assessment report showing Canadian equivalency is also required.
We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.


Ford of Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a culturally diverse workforce. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and / or assessment processes, where needed, are available upon request. Please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.




Candidates for this position must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited does not sponsor work permit applications.







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The primary responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:

Leverages knowledge of the business to develop rapport and relationships within their customer group to identify solutions Coaches, councils, and educates business partners at all levels on employee relations policies, processes, and strategies throughout the both the hourly and salary employee life cycles Fosters a positive and inclusive hourly and salary employee experience through proactive initiatives based on feedback through employee opinion surveys, suggestions, and open-door policies Ensures compliance with applicable employment laws, regulations, company policies and best practices Preforms full-cycle internal and external recruitment activities Supports payroll functions Collaborates closely with stakeholders to accurately interpret and administer the collective agreement Resolves hourly and salary employee issues, such as conflicts, disputes, and disciplinary matters, ensuring fairness, consistency, and timeliness Supports investigations, ensuring that all disciplinary issues, grievances, and arbitration matters are handled in a timely and effective manner Actively participates in collective bargaining process and negotiations as needed Executes attendance tracking processes including attendance hearings, updating system codes, vacation usage, and running necessary reports. Applies knowledge of leaves of absences policies, Employment Standards Act and Workplace Safety and Insurance Board. Assists in the facilitation of accommodation process for employees on behalf of the company * Monitors and administers return to work processes