Manager, Human Resources

The City of Cornwall is a progressive community of 47,000, situated on the banks of the St. Lawrence River in Eastern Ontario. Rich in history and natural beauty, Cornwall offers historic sites, popular campsites, beaches and world-class amenities as well as small town charm and hospitality. Cornwall is Ontario’s easternmost city, just over 400 kilometres east of Toronto, 100 kilometres southeast of Ottawa and 120 kilometres southwest of Montreal. Cornwall boasts a modern economy led by forward thinkers who have made the city an excellent place for a career and raising a family. For more information, visit www.cornwall.ca

Overview

Reporting to the General Manager, Corporate Services, and providing manager level Human Resources support and guidance to the city own Long Term Care home Glen Stor Dun Lodge, the Manager, Human Resources isresponsible for setting the pace and example in progressive workplace culture. This role will work in tandem with the Administrator of the Glen Stor Dun Lodge and be the subject matter expert on implementing HR strategies and initiatives. This will include overseeing employee relations, recruitment from job postings to ensuring successful onboarding of all employees and supporting and coaching the Glen Stor Dun Lodge leadership team to ensure consistent and equitable application of company policies and procedures.

The Manager, Human Resources will also be responsible for ensuring the proper execution of the following:

• Create adaptable and achievable recruitment and retention strategies based on current and projected staffing requirements to maintain legislated hours of care requirements as per the Fixing Long-Term Care Act
• Advice and coach the leadership team at the Glen Stor Dun Lodge on operational HR issues related to employee engagement, work performance, disability management, workplace investigations and interpretation of collective agreements, employment-related policies, and legislation.
• Progressive and advanced collaboration and team building concepts, seek to build a relationship of mutual trust, respect and collaboration amongst all residents and staff within the facility.
• Provide guidance to employees including recommending resources for support, including the employee assistance program
• Support or lead union contract negotiations by participating in bargaining discussions as a member of bargaining team, conduct benchmark research, make recommendations, and implement outcomes from collective bargaining, mediated settlements, and arbitrated awards.
• Lead and implement best practices in change management for organizational and individual change
• Be the champion for the development and monitoring of the mental fitness and physical safety standards program

• Establish effective and efficient administrative practices for the practical delivery of internal policies and processes.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• A seasoned professional with more than 7 years of progressive experience, and the accompanying relevant university education in a similar role in a unionized environment; with working knowledge of Lean methodology and or Human Resources metrics being an asset.
• Keen understanding of Human Resources in a health care environment
• Advanced skillsets in the delivery of win-win problem solving, coaching for development, and providing constructive feedback with an equal understanding of how to use these tools in coordination of other formal performance instruments as required.
• Core competencies for the position include: the ability to manage and measure work, having a business acumen, the ability to organize multi-disciplinary teams, inclusive decision making with required stakeholders, possessing managerial courage, being just and equal in the treatment of team members, and the ability to minimize negative conflict to build better situations where positive conflict may thrive.
• Must be up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations.

The City of Cornwall offers a sector competitive salary, ranging from $115,913 - $130, 537 annually plus a comprehensive benefits package and OMERS pension plan.

The deadline for submissions is January 29, 2024.

To apply, fill out the application form online including your cover letter, resume and proof of qualifications quoting File: 24-04 Manager, Human Resources

The Corporation of The City of Cornwall strives to promote and demonstrate the values of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. We are committed to reflecting the diversity of the community we serve and encourage qualified candidates of all backgrounds and abilities to apply. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Information collected will be handled in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.