Human Resources Consultant

Job Description
Through its core values of
Courage, Respect and Excellence
, CAMH is implementing its Strategic Plan:
Connected CAMH,
to transform lives, ignite innovation and discovery, revolutionize education and drive social change. CAMH is more than a hospital, it is a cause. CAMH is on a mission to change the way society thinks about and responds to mental illness. They aim to eliminate prejudice and discrimination and shape a world where mental illness is central to our healthcare system - a world where Mental Health
is
Health.
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The People & Experience team is seeking a full-time, temporary (15 months) Human Resources Consultant, who will be accountable for a diverse range of human resources functions in a multi-site, unionized environment for designated customers within CAMH. As a Human Resources Consultant, you will take the lead in providing labour and employee relations support and guidance including interpretation of collective agreements, policies and employment legislative requirements, recruitment, HRIS, training, benefits and pension with the support of specialists. You will also provide strategic and proactive guidance and coaching to Managers and Directors on all HR services and apply innovative HR tools and expertise to enable leaders to manage significant change. You will implement effective processes to ensure the integrity of Human Resources data, plans and programs and build continuous improvement to all processes. You will liaise with other Human Resources professionals to resolve issues and provide mentorship to Human Resources Co-ordinators. You will work with Directors and Managers in conducting employee investigations, providing guidance to the management team on performance management issues, facilitating the discipline process, participating in grievance and arbitration hearings. You will participate in return to work and work accommodation, provide advice and guidance on interpreting collective agreements and advising on employment legislation and CAMH policies and approving the processing of HRIS information. You will be required to participate in labour management committees and execute various labour and employee relations' initiatives as required. You will also participate in a variety of committees and administrative projects as assigned. You will support a workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable regulatory and legislative requirements.

Job Requirements
The successful candidate will have a University degree in Business or Social Science, combined with a certificate in Human Resources or Industrial Relations; and three to five years of Human Resources generalist experience. CHRP or pursing this designation is an asset. Familiarity with relevant legislation, progressive human resources practices including experience dealing with complex labour/ employee relations' issues, collective agreement interpretation, recruitment, compensation and benefits. You will possess excellent communication skills, decision-making, analytical/problem solving and organizational skills and should also possess excellent judgment, tact and diplomacy to work with diverse teams and stakeholders. The incumbent must possess demonstrated knowledge of human resources best practices. You will have the ability to work with minimal supervision in a dynamic work environment. Experience working in a hospital or health care setting is an asset. Excellent computer skills and familiarity with HRIS systems is also required. Bilingualism (French/English) or proficiency in a second language would be an asset.