Director, Human Resources

CARE AND BE CARED FOR - THIS IS YOUR HOME

Are you a dynamic Human Resources leader with strong experience in strategic planning? Do you have experience providing expert level advice and strategic leadership in Human Resources? Are you passionate about exceptional health care and driven by a desire to help others?

If so, take a look at this rewarding career opportunity working alongside a supportive and collaborative team of over 9,000 regulated health care and other professionals. We are amid a momentous time for health care in Ontario as we move to more connected health care system through the Ontario Health Teams model of care.

Ontario Health atHome is looking for an experienced and strategic leader for the role of Director, Human Resources. This role is essential in driving organizational excellence by providing direction and oversight across human resources, employee relations, and labour relations. The Director will shape Human Resources strategy, lead collective bargaining, and ensure compliance with policies and legislation, all while fostering a culture of equity, inclusion, diversity, and anti-racism (EIDAR).

What Do We Offer?
We know wellness is supported with work-life balance. In an inclusive culture committed to support your passion for continuous learning, growth and innovation, we offer:

• Attractive comprehensive compensation packages and benefits
• Valuable development opportunities
• Membership in a world class defined benefit pension plan
• Salary range: $135,901.37 to $162,272.94

What Will You Do?
Reporting to the Vice President, Human Resources, Organizational Development and Equity, the Director, Human Resources drives organizational excellence by ensuring Human Resources leading practices and programs, policies, procedures, systems and tools that position Ontario Health atHome as an employer of choice. The Director, Human Resources provides leadership and direction to a team of Human Resources professionals in the development and delivery of programs and services, and in collaboration with other organizational leaders and key partners, plans for workforce planning, talent management, organizational effectiveness and capacity building.

• Plans, researches, develop, deliver, and evaluates and continuously improves programs in the Human Resources portfolio.
• Oversees the provision and delivery of quality, innovative Human Resources programs and service based on evidence based on leading practices.
• In consultation with the Vice President, Human Resources, Organizational Development and Equity, develops, delivers, executive and evaluates a Human Resources strategy that guides all facets of the employee life cycle (attract, recruit, onboard, develop, retain).
• Provides direction and oversight for development and delivery of the collective bargaining strategy function.
• Leads the bargaining process for Collective Agreements; identifies issues for inclusion in labour negotiations and oversees administration of Collective Agreements.
• Determines and recommends labour relations strategies and approaches to senior leadership.
• Provide expert advice and counsel to management regarding collective agreement administration and the resolution of employee relations matters and labour relations grievance concerns.
• Oversees and maintains the integrity of the job evaluation system, working with and providing advice to internal job evaluation committees and maintains pay equity.
• Leads the development of a safety culture; supports occupational health and safety strategies and activities; develops and integrates a healthy workplace approach in organizational effectiveness initiatives; supports employees in being actively responsible for their health and well-being.
• Provides input into annual budget planning process and is accountable for ongoing monitoring and management of department budget
• Develops, identifies and prioritizes budget requirements, allocates available resources in accordance with Ontario Health atHome priorities, identifies trends in costs affecting allocation of resources and takes action
• Build positive, respectful relationships with union officials and defuse employee relations issues proactively.
• Conduct workforce analysis and implement HR planning processes to support organizational goals and avoid unnecessary labour costs.
• Drive policy development, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and health and safety standards.
• Promote an inclusive and supportive workplace culture through EIDAR principles and continuous quality improvement.

What Must You Have?

• Degree in Human Resources, Labour Relations, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• CHRL designation required.
• 7 to 10 years of progressive Human Resources experience, including 3-5 years in a labour relations management role.
• Proven knowledge of leading practice in Human Resources and Labour Relations and demonstrated execution of these practices into Human Resources programs and services.
• Superior knowledge of Human Resources analytics and demonstrated ability to utilize data and metrics to continuously monitor and improve Human Resources service.
• Exceptional change management and communications skills with the ability to drive alignment and engagement.
• Proven leadership skills demonstrated through progressive experience in large and complex health and human services delivery organizations
• A valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle
• We have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination status prior to start date

What would give you the edge?

• Extensive knowledge of the government's health care agenda and the evolving role of Ontario Health atHome within the health care sector.
• In depth understanding of home and community care patient service delivery models, emerging issues and future opportunities in the healthcare environment in order to ensure the development of effective strategies and programs to support patient care.
• Significant Human Resources, employee relations and collective bargaining experience in a unionized healthcare environment.

Who are we?
We are Ontario Health atHome, ready to serve every person in Ontario. We partner with patients and caregivers, family physicians, hospitals, long-term care and retirement homes, service providers and Ontario Health Teams, to deliver responsive, accessible, integrated, patient-centred care.

Why join us?
If you're interested in driving excellence in care and service delivery, and seeking an unparalleled opportunity to lead and learn, partner and connect, care and be cared for, this is your home.

Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Anti-Racism Commitment
Ontario Health atHome is committed to a culture of equity, inclusion, diversity and anti-racism. We are committed to attracting, engaging and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.