What you’ll do

• Develop positive relationships and establish credibility with the Administrator, managers, unions, and staff throughout the Home.
• Provide strategic advice and subject matter expertise on human resources policies and procedures, collective agreements and employment law, in a manner that is progressive, compliant and contributes to equitable practices.
• Liaise with union leaders, regional representatives, and legal counsel on a variety of issues including negotiations, grievances, attendance and accommodation issues.
• Provide advice and guidance on disciplinary matters and recommend performance management strategies
• Lead investigations of employee misconduct, prepare interview questions, and draft reports
• Participate in joint union – management committees, provide administrative support
• Administer the process for Workplace Safety & Insurance Board (WSIB), Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) claims and facilitate early and safe return to work.
• Review accommodation requests and support the Attendance Management Program
• Manage all levels of the grievance process in accordance with the collective agreement
• In collaboration with the Administrator, represent the County’s position at mediation and arbitration

• Develop appropriate strategies and recommendations on issues surrounding collective bargaining or collective agreement interpretation
• Foster a diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) culture by ensuring DEI is considered in all aspects of position