Junior Human Resources Consultant

Job Number: J Job Title: Junior Human Resources Consultant Job Type: Permanent Full Time Union: Non-Union Location: Lindsay, Ontario, Canada Department: Human Resources Open Positions: 1 Date Posted: December 16, 2025 Closing 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 Human Resources Director, the Junior Human Resources Consultant is accountable for participating as a member of the HR Services team to support the Human Resources (HR) team and to provide service to management, unions and employees. The Consultant may be assigned straightforward grievances and union‑related issues and will consult/refer complex, non‑routine and/or significant risk issues to HR/LR Consultants. The Consultant researches, conducts analysis and presents potential solutions, and assists with planning and implementation of decisions/outcomes that are approved and finalized. Builds effective and respectful partnerships. Develops an understanding of health sector unionized environment and HR‑related issues to effectively respond to queries from management, unions, and employees to ensure the consistent application of relevant policies, standards, legislation, collective agreements and terms and conditions of employment. The Consultant participates in HR special assignments, projects, and events. Provides technical and systems assistance, general support, pulls/maintains data requests, creates ad hoc reports, and makes recommendations regarding policies and procedures. The Human Resources Department is currently seeking a Permanent Full Time Junior HR Consultant to join their team. Essential Qualifications: Four 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. Minimum two years of experience in a Human Resources Generalist role preferably in a hospital or unionized environment. A strong interest in building a HR consulting career, with a willingness to learn across all areas of HR. Eager, self‑driven, and comfortable working in a high‑performance environment where you take initiative and seek out solutions. Clear and professional communication skills, both written and verbal. Demonstrated ability to embrace and manage change projects independently using a consultative and consensus building approach. Demonstrated ability to investigate and effectively gather information. Sound judgment, analytical, problem solving and decision‑making skills used in assessing situations. 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. Ability to interpret and apply collective agreement language along with sound knowledge of related legislation (i.e. Employment Standards Act, Human Rights Code, Labour Relations Act). Knowledge of absence management, duty to accommodate, return to work and related acts (Human Rights Code, Workplace Safety Insurance Act). 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 taskforces and committees. Commitment and ability to work effectively with all levels of staff, volunteers, patients, members of the public and community partners. Demonstrated values that are consistent with the hospital’s Code of Conduct. Demonstrated commitment to fostering a healthy and positive work environment. Proficient in Microsoft Office, database and electronic document management systems, HR database. Demonstrated organizational, administrative and time management skills. Must be able to fulfill physical requirements of the job, as per 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. Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Human Resources Industries: Hospitals and Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr