Workforce Associate

**Job ID**: 51514

**Job Category**:Human Resources

**Division & Section**:Social Development, Finance & Admin, Business Support

**Work Location**:East York Civic Centre, 850 Coxwell Avenue

**Job Type & Duration**:Full-Time**,**Temporary (6 Month) Vacancy

**Salary**: $62,637.00 - $77,715.00

**Shift Information**: Monday to Friday, 35 Hours Per Week

**Affiliation**: Non-Union

**Number of Positions Open**: 1

**Posting Period**: 20-Jan-2025 to 24-Jan-2025

As a member of the Business Support and Workforce Planning Unit within Social Development, Finance & Administration (SDFA) division, you will assist with the administration and coordination of divisional workforce planning initiatives, particularly related to Staffing, Training, Labour Relations, Health & Safety and Employee Engagement.

**Major Responsibilities**:

- Assists with the administration and coordination of divisional workforce planning, including the initiation of staffing requisitions, internal transfer processes, organizational change requests expressions of interest ,alternate rate forms, as well as other payroll related functions, in accordance with best practice procedures and collective agreements.
- Tracks, summarizes, and pulls reports related to divisional workforce data (i.e. vacancies, internal transfers, turnover, etc.).
- Assists in the systematic and timely gathering, aggregation, research and analysis of staffing requirements for current and future implications.
- Assists with analyzing and interpreting data related to projects or programs.
- Participates in the development and implementation of workforce planning strategies.
- Collects and compiles data from various internal sources for tracking and reporting purposes.
- Corresponds with People & Equity’s (P&E) talent acquisition team, LR, Divisional management and the union in matters related to recruitment.
- Liaise with SDFA staff, other City of Toronto divisions, external organizations, institutions and other levels of government as required to gather research, collect data and assist with the implementation of projects and programs, as required.
- Retrieves information from various electronic systems and responds to employee and client inquiries.
- Assists with the coordination of various ongoing workforce development and engagement projects and training as well as Health and Safety matters and initiatives.
- Conducts research into assigned areas ensuring that such research takes into account developments within the field, corporate policies and practices, legislation and initiatives by other levels of government.
- Provides onboarding activities/orientation to new staff as appropriate, as well as coordinating off boarding activities working with managers across the division.
- Participates in recruitment/career fairs as a divisional representative.
- Provides recommendations on policies/procedures regarding program specific requirements.

**Key Qualifications**:

- Post-secondary education in a relevant discipline (i.e. Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Policy & Administration, etc.) and/or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Extensive experience in delivering or supporting human resource strategies/services in one or more of the following areas: Training & Organizational Effectiveness, Recruitment & Selection, Human Resources Information Systems or Strategic HR Planning.
- Considerable experience in the recruitment process including job fair preparation/participation, job postings, screening, interview packages, correspondence and staffing transactions.
- Experience using a variety of software products including MS Suite, SAP, and Success Factors or similar.
- Knowledge of human resources and related legislation, including the Employment Standards Act and Human Rights Code.
- Excellent human relations and conflict management skills with the ability to handle matters of a confidential /sensitive nature as it relates to management and unionized employees.
- Ability to work in a highly demanding work environment with many competing priorities and deadlines.
- Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing at all levels of the organization and as a resource to management and staff in a diverse, multi-site division.
- Ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships with senior administrators, managers, and employees.
- Ability to exercise discretion, judgement and work independently and as a team lead or team member.
- Previous working experience with Agencies/Boards/Commissions (TTC, TPL, Toronto Zoo, TCHC, etc.) or other municipalities would be considered as asset.
- Familiarity with collective agreements and human resources policies and procedures is considered an asset.

**Note To Current City of Toronto Employees**

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