Human Resources Advisor

Overview:
Join a hospital where everyone makes a difference Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) is a thriving community hospital that proudly provides acute care services including: Emergency, Surgery, Medicine, Women’s and Children’s Health, Intensive Care, Mental Health, and Inpatient Rehabilitation.

Our vision is to **_provide exceptional healthcare by exceptional people_**_._ Our dedicated and skilled staff are passionate about providing outstanding patient-centred care, and an exceptional patient experience to residents of the Waterloo Region and beyond.
- Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- Group Benefits, including Health & Dental, for full time employees
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Career Development & Education Grant
- Wellness & Wellbeing Program
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives

**Job Description**:
**Primary Responsibilities**:

- Provide advice and counsel in all areas of Human Resources including: employee relations, collective agreement interpretation and performance management
- Grievance and dispute resolution management, including representing CMH at mediation and arbitration hearings
- Deliver guidance on matters involving workplace violence, workplace discrimination/harassment, complex return-to-work/modified work

**Qualifications**:

- University Degree related to human resources management, industrial/labour relations or equivalent combination of education and relevant recent experience in labour relations
- Minimum of 3-5 years’ current experience in an unionized environment required, preferably in a healthcare environment
- Previous experience as a negotiation officer or leading contract negotiations in a unionized setting is an asset
- Certified Human Resources Professional designation (CHRP) an asset
- Must have excellent knowledge of employment and labour law, jurisprudence and statutes
- Mediation/dispute resolution skills an asset
- Demonstrated experience in Labour Relations, in a multi union workplace, preferably in a health care setting
- Experience with leading workplace investigations
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities at the same time
- Proven analytical skills and the communication skills to present information to various stakeholders at all levels within the Hospital
- Must have strong competency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills, including conflict resolution skills
- Exceptional judgement and acuity; strong ability to manage sensitive issues and to communicate on such matters thoughtfully and appropriately
- Coaching, counselling and facilitation skills needed to lead managers/directors in developing effective people practices
- Adept at prioritizing issues and workloads, and effectively managing client expectations
- Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to achieve resolution in conflict situations
- Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis is required- The successful external applicant is required to provide the applicable criminal record check, as requested by Human Resources, in accordance with federal and provincial legislation. Valid criminal record checks are in original format and dated with two months from date of conditional offer from CMH._
- Cambridge Memorial Hospital is committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace. All reasonable accommodation will be made to support participation in the recruitment process. Where needed, accommodations for disabilities will be provided, on request, to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process._**_We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted._