Human Resources Business Partner

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Human Resources Business Partner (2024-070)

Choose Collingwood General & Marine Hospital:

Explore a role with Collingwood General & Marine Hospital (CGMH) and live your ideal lifestyle. Located on the shores of Georgian Bay, you have the opportunity to enjoy the 4-season recreational community. 

Collingwood General and Marine Hospital (CGMH) is an 84 bed hospital located in Collingwood, Ontario (approximately 90 minutes north of Toronto) that serves more than 74,000 permanent residents and 3.5 Million annual visitors to the communities of Wasaga Beach, Collingwood, Clearview and the Blue Mountains. CGMH is an acute care hospital providing emergency care, diagnostic services including lab, imaging and cardio respiratory therapy, as well as two inpatient units (medicine and surgery). In addition, CGMH also provides care in specialty areas including obstetrics, orthopaedics, intensive care and surgery. The Hospital also provides out patient care including dialysis and a wide range of clinics including mental health and rehabilitation services. CGMH continues to provide care close to home for our community and plays a key role as an integrated orthopaedic centre for our region.  For more information please visit our website at www.cgmh.on.ca and our Foundation website at www.cgmhf.com.

Corporate Culture:

Collingwood General and Marine Hospital (CGMH) provides outstanding care for life to the South Georgian Bay Community while living our values of Inclusive, Caring, Accountable, Respectful, Excellence, and Teamwork (I CARE AT). We are currently seeking a motivated and experienced Human Resources Business Partner to join our team. If you are passionate about supporting organizational growth and employee success, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity!

Current Immunization Record required, including two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine series approved by Health Canada or the World Health Organization, short of an approved exemption on a ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Benefits:

This position includes a comprehensive and competitive benefit plan, including but not limited to extended health and dental coverage, life and accident insurance, paid vacation and sick days, short and long term disability income protection plans, Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), Employee & Family Assistance Program and access to CGMH Perkopolis discounts.

Relocation support may be available for this opportunity.  For more information, please speak with your recruitment representative when contacted for more information.

The Opportunity:

As a Human Resources Business Partner reporting to the Manager, People Services, you will play a vital role in supporting our Hospital's Operational Leadership Team. You will provide strategic HR guidance and support, ensuring the seamless integration of Human Resources programs and practices into your client team. This role involves acting as a trusted advisor to leaders on talent and performance management, legislative compliance, job design, employee and labour relations, total rewards, engagement, and organizational change initiatives. Operating in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, focused on continuous improvement you will have the opportunity to enhance client service and help create a workplace community that distinguishes CGMH from other hospitals as a place to provide care.

If you are a dedicated HR professional looking to make a positive impact in healthcare and contribute to helping realize our mission of advancing community health through compassionate, innovative and collaborative care, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding role. Join us in shaping the future of healthcare at CGMH. Apply now by submitting your resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest in the position. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or, Bachelor’s Degree with a Post-Graduate Human Resources Certificate.
• Certified Human Resources Professional (“CHRP”) designation required. Certified Human Resources Leader (“CHRL”) designation would be considered an asset.
• 5 years’ experience in Human Resources with a preference for candidates with experience working within healthcare, and in a unionized environment.
• Knowledge of employment related legislation including, the Labour Relations Act, Pay Equity Act, Human Rights Code, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, Employment Standards Act, and Hospital Labour Disputes Arbitration Act.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellent customer service.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize influence, sound judgement, critical thinking, negotiation, coaching, and effective verbal and written communication.
• Proficiency in standard administrative computer applications Human Resources Information Systems (“HRIS”), and Applicant Tracking Systems (“ATS”).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Models the Hospital’s I CARE AT values in all interactions.
• Fosters and maintains strong relationships with leaders, unions, and stakeholders.
• Acts as a trusted advisor to leaders providing advice and guidance on policy, procedure, collective agreements, and employment legislation.
• Supports the implementation and success of programs and processes aligned with CGMH’s strategic directions and people objectives.
• Collaborates with Leaders and HR Associate partner on talent acquisition, workforce planning, and development.
• Facilitates the grievance procedure for unionized units/departments within assigned portfolio.
• Conducts routine workplace investigations and mediates complex employee relations issues.
• Participates in local collective bargaining. 
• Completes data collection and reporting for internal and external stakeholders.
• Researches and keeps abreast of best practices and legislative developments to support compliance and continuous improvement of people processes.