People & Culture Business Partner

Job Description CAREER OPPORTUNITY People & Culture Business Partner 2025-349 Choose Collingwood General & Marine Hospital: Explore a meaningful career in a place where lifestyle and purpose align. Collingwood General & Marine Hospital (CGMH) is located on the beautiful shores of Georgian Bay and surrounded by the Blue Mountains. With access to skiing, hiking, paddling, and a vibrant arts and culture scene, Collingwood offers a four-season recreational lifestyle and a strong sense of community. CGMH is an 84-bed acute care hospital serving over 74,000 permanent residents and welcoming 3.5 million annual visitors across Collingwood, Clearview, Wasaga Beach, and the Blue Mountains. Our team of over 1,200 staff, physicians, midwives, and volunteers is dedicated to delivering high-quality care in areas including emergency, surgery, orthopaedics, obstetrics, dialysis, diagnostics, and mental health. At CGMH, we’re not just caring for today, we’re building the healthcare system of tomorrow. Through our bold strategic plan, Tomorrow is Built Today, we are transforming care in South Georgian Bay. To learn more about our redevelopment and capital campaign, visit:  Our Culture: At Collingwood General & Marine Hospital, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to foster a workplace rooted in kindness, collaboration, continuous growth, and accountability. These values guide how we treat each other and how we care for our patients, creating an environment where trust, respect, and excellence thrive. We are committed to our values: Be kind - fostering a culture of compassion, empathy, and dignity in every interaction Support each other - working together across all roles to uplift our team and our patients Lead by example - setting a standard of integrity, fairness, and professionalism Keep growing - embracing curiosity, innovation, and learning to adapt to future needs Why Join CGMH? Benefits That Start on Day One: At CGMH, we’re committed to the well-being and success of our team. New hires enjoy an industry-leading compensation package that includes: Comprehensive benefits package including health & dental coverage effective immediately upon hire $500 personal spending account for wellness or professional development 4 weeks’ vacation to start Immediate enrollment in HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan) Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and access to Perkopolis discounts Access to Employee Education Assistance Program The Opportunity:  We are seeking a detail-oriented professional who is passionate about fostering a fair and positive working environment that encourages robust communication between staff and leaders. As the successful candidate, you will partner with our hospital’s leaders in supporting best practices on people management and support. You will coach and guide on employee and labour relations, support leave management and attendance support for both staff and leaders and drive recruitment. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the success and well-being of our hospital community. Qualifications:  The ideal candidate will possess the following key competencies, education, and experience: Minimum of a bachelor’s degree with a specialization in Human Resources Management (HRM) or in a related field, from an accredited university or a diploma and associated experience. CHRP or eligible for candidacy preferred. Demonstrated skills and experience in leading workplace investigations, including harassment investigations. Workplace investigations certificate preferred. Minimum three (3) years experience in Human Resources providing independent employee and labour relations advice, guidance, and effective solutions in support of client needs. Demonstrated success in application of people related policies and legislation. Experience in a unionized setting. Demonstrated proficiency in talent acquisition methodologies, including sourcing, screening, and interviewing, with a proven track record of successful hires and building strong candidate pipelines. Collaborative mind-set that values strong performance and accountability, open and honest communication and demonstrates integrity, respect, and fairness. Strong client focus, supported by an acute awareness and sensitivity to inclusivity, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA), ensuring a supportive and inclusive environment for all individuals involved. Experience in supporting clients to address and manage performance, with specific examples of successful interventions. Self-directed learner, with the ability to exercise independent decision making and problem-solving. Ability to build and maintain effective relationships at all levels of the organization. Excellent analytical, organizational, and computer skills, coupled with the capacity to thrive under pressure in a high-volume setting. Familiarity with time & attendance, applicant tracking systems, and HRIS systems preferred. Proficiency in working autonomously and collaboratively within a team, adept at managing multiple priorities in a complex environment Duties and Responsibilities:  The Business Partner provides a full range of value-added People Services to an assigned client group. Key responsibilities will include: Provide proactive Human Resource planning and advice within assigned program areas to support client achievement of operational and workforce objectives. Provide guidance and support in complex employee and labour relations issues including collective agreement interpretation and application of employment legislation & Hospital policies. This includes leading the grievance process, supporting local negotiations, and supporting day to day labour relations (Labour Management Meetings, Hospital Association Committee). Conduct investigations into employee complaints and labour relations matters, including providing recommendations. Identify training in collaboration with Learning & Engagement on the needs for leaders/staff in relation to people services programs such as performance conversations, ethical discipline, investigations etc. Participate and support leaders from a people services perspective regarding budget meetings. Deliver outstanding customer service to both employees and managers, addressing their needs and concerns promptly and effectively. Develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract top talent, tailored to specific role requirements. Lead talent acquisition and onboarding processes, ensuring seamless transitions for new hires while actively engaging in interviewing, writing job descriptions, and managing recruitment. Maintain the Attendance Support Program, providing guidance and support in managing employee absences, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations More Information:  Location: People Services Employee Group: Non-Union Employment Type: Full Time Permanent Vacancy: 1 Start Date: To be negotiated. Successful Applicant will be required to attend General Orientation Hours of Work: 8-hour shifts, Monday to Friday. Wage: $49.27 to $58.51 HOW TO APPLY:  If you are interested in joining our inspiring team, please apply online before 11:59pm EST on the posting close date by submitting an updated copy of your resume and cover letter in PDF or Word format.  Due to the volume of applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please be advised that as part of the mandatory screening process CGMH requires professional references, verification of academic training, professional accreditation, plus a current Police Vulnerable Sector Check.  Collingwood General and Marine Hospital is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. We encourage all qualified individuals who may contribute to a diverse and inclusive workplace to apply. If contacted regarding a competition, please advise Human Resources of accommodation measures you may require during our selection process. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.  About Us Job Posting Attachments Sorry, but the page you are looking for cannot be found, or maybe it was moved. Application Method Please send applications to the following email address: Application Method This job opportunity requires application at an external source. Please click