Director, Employee and Labour Relations
Humber River Health. Tomorrow's Healthcare, Today.
Humber River Health is a multi-site organization serving a population of more than 850,000 people in the northwest Greater Toronto Area. The organization is a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and operates Hennick Humber Hospital, along with its Finch and Church campuses, supported by more than 5,000 employees, approximately 800 physicians, and over 600 volunteers.
Hennick Humber Hospital is North America’s first fully digital hospital. Through robotics and advanced technology, patients benefit from less pain, fewer complications, and shorter hospital stays. A custom combination of technology and clinical expertise supports a reimagined model of care focused on safety, efficiency, and improved outcomes. Its digital ecosystem includes automated laboratory services, medication management robotics, electronic health records, a Command Centre, computerized physician order entry, bedside computer terminals, and surgical tracking systems that keep families informed in real time.
These innovations enhance communication, improve efficiency, and create a more connected experience for patients and families.
This transformation has been made possible through the dedication of Humber’s staff, physicians, and volunteers. Together, they are united by a shared belief: the power to transform healthcare through innovation, collaboration, and excellence. With strong teams and a commitment to continuous improvement, Humber River Health continues to deliver Tomorrow’s Healthcare, Today.
This position provides oversight in the design and implementation of employee and labour relations strategies, practices and procedures to meet the needs of the organization. In addition to being accountable for the day-to-day operations of Labour Relations and Employee Relations, this role is also accountable for designing and executing strategic goals that align to that of our organization and the People Services strategic plan. As part of our Peoples Services leadership team, you are the subject matter expert in a highly unionized environment who will provide coaching and guidance in all areas of labour relations and employee relations to the organization.
Position Summary
- Employment Status:Permanent Full-Time
- Hours of Work: Normal hours of work will be Monday - Friday. Evenings and work on weekends may be required based upon operational needs.
- Location:Humber River Health, Wilson Site with occasional travel to Finch and Church site (as required).
- Labour Group: Non-Union
- Salary Range: $159,584.10 - $194,159.55
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversight for consultative advice and assistance to People Services and client management in addressing labour relations issues and cases.
- Provides expert and consistent interpretation, advice and counsel to effectively resolve complex people management issues.
- Provides oversight to the employee and labour relations team and leads grievance and arbitration management and strategy development.
- Collaborates with stakeholders in the development, recommendation and implementation of labour and employee relations strategy.
- Oversee decisions on legal representation and budget.
- Researches, negotiates and strategizes as Chief Spokesperson for HRH during collective bargaining process and advises management and OHA on negotiated contract changes and assist with strategic implementation.
- Leads the implementation of strategies and principles of corporate initiatives, programs and policies involving labour relations.
Position Requirements:
- 5 years Human Resources experience in a highly unionized environment with a proven expertise in labour relations;
- 2 years progressive leadership experience in healthcare setting;
- Master’s degree in a relevant field (Industrial Relations, Business, Human Resources);
- Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) designation an asset;
- Experience in leading local collective bargaining and negotiation preferred;
- Demonstrated knowledge of conflict resolution theory and practice;
- Demonstrated experience in drafting and negotiation settlements in a complex union environment with multiple unions;
- Expert knowledge of relevant Ontario employment legislation;
- Ability to function independently and as a member of a team dealing with multiple priorities in a fast pace complex environment while fostering and maintaining constructive relationships with clients and union partners.
Why choose Humber River Health?
At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are delivering Tomorrow's Healthcare, Today. We are proud to have been recognized as a part of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows with our unwavering commitment to staff, physician and volunteer engagement. We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect.
Humber River Health is committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace that reflects the diversity of our communities. Guided by our strategic direction to embed equity, diversity and inclusion in everything we do – and to address systemic barriers – we foster a culture where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute.
We welcome applications from individuals of all equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, persons living with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and seniors. We recognize that diverse identities and perspectives strengthen our ability to deliver safe, innovative and compassionate care.
As an equal opportunity employer, Humber River Health complies with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected ground.
Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and employment. Please contact our recruitment team to discuss your needs confidentially.
This position is being posted in response to an existing vacancy at Humber River Health.
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