Human Resources/Labour Relations Consultant

Human Resources/Labour Relations Consultant Job Number: J Job Title: Human Resources/Labour Relations ConsultantJob Type: Permanent Full TimeUnion: Non-UnionCity, Province, Country: Lindsay, Ontario, CanadaDepartment: Human ResourcesOpen Positions: 1Date Posted: December 16, 2025Closing Date: December 31, 2025 Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) is an active, acute‑care community hospital located in the heart of the City of Kawartha Lakes. Among our acute and continuing care services, our team cares for 45,000 patients per year in the 24/7/365 emergency department, provides orthopedics and ophthalmology, operates a dialysis unit, and is renowned for its mental health programs and restorative seniors care. The Ross family takes pride in providing compassionate, quality patient care. Position Summary Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, the HR/LR Consultant will provide guidance and support to managers and other Human Resources staff on employment and labour relations matters. The HR/LR Consultant will exercise independent judgment and initiative in determining and recommending courses of actions when dealing with a full range of employee and labour relations services including collective agreement interpretation and application, managing grievances, mediation and arbitration, collective bargaining, employee counselling, conflict resolution, performance management, organizational change, and development. Essential Qualifications Four (4) year Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations or related Business degree Certified Human Resources Professional (C.H.R.P) and membership in good standing with the HRPA Significant experience in a broad range of Human Resources generalist roles with recent focus on labour relations, preferably in a hospital or unionized environment (minimum five (5) years). Demonstrated ability to embrace and manage change projects independently using a consultative and consensus‑building approach. Demonstrated ability to investigate and effectively resolve grievance issues. Ability to investigate and respond to issues raised by managers, staff and union representatives and provide recommendations and strategies for resolution. Sound judgment, analytical, problem‑solving and decision‑making skills used in assessing situations and recommending appropriate actions. Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, advocacy and relationship‑building skills with the ability to influence through facilitation and discussion. Sound knowledge and understanding of current employment law, collective agreements, and best practice HR policy/procedures. Demonstrated ability to think strategically, and understand the impact of decisions/actions on other functional areas of the hospital, including people and financial implications. Demonstrated ability to build trust, listen openly, encourage others to share their opinions and respect diversity. Facilitation, presentation and training skills with ability to develop training or presentation documents. Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively as leader or member in teams, on task‑forces and committees. Commitment and ability to work effectively with all levels of staff, volunteers, patients, members of the public and community partners. Proficient in Microsoft Office, database and electronic document management systems, HR database. Demonstrated organizational, administrative and time‑management skills. Must be able to fulfil the physical requirements of the job as per the current Physical Demands Analysis. Hours of Work This is an on‑site position in Lindsay, days Monday‑Friday. Employment Equity Ross Memorial Hospital is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities. Accommodation will be provided throughout the hiring process at the request of the applicant. Employees must meet expectations for appropriate, respectful and professional conduct, as set out in the RMH Code of Conduct. Are you interested in this job? #J-18808-Ljbffr