Organization: Municipality of Clarington - Bowmanville, ON
Location: Bowmanville, Ontario (Ontario)
Job Category: Job Posting
Job Type: Contract
Salary: $$79,421 to $96,537 - Annual Salary

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Temporary Human Resources Business Partner (up to 12 months)

We are an equal opportunity employer

The Municipality of Clarington is a progressive employer committed to equity, inclusion and diversity within its community and organization. We are committed to building an inclusive and barrier-free environment for our team.

We are pleased to accommodate individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, within our recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process or in performing your position should you be selected please contact the Human Resources Division at careers@clarington.net.

Who we are

Clarington is one of eight municipalities in Durham Region. With a population of 105,000 people and growing, Clarington offers residents a blend of city living and rural charm. The corporation is made up of six departments that report through to the Chief Administrative Officer.

The Municipality of Clarington is an equal opportunity employer and a great place to build a career. We value teamwork, diversity and offer an environment where staff can grow and pursue advancement opportunities while making a difference to the community.

What the role entails

Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, the Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) is a point of contact for management and employees to provide strategic HR and people management support, assists with interpretation and maintenance in the development of HR policies and procedures, and provides advice and consultation of corporate programs on a wide variety of topics such as organizational changes, continuous improvement, and labour relations issues as well as full cycle recruitment and selection.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities and duties of this position include but are not limited to:

• Providing HR advice and expertise to client groups, by advising, coordinating, coaching and providing direction on a variety of HR functions.
• Fostering and maintaining positive and collaborative relationships with management, colleagues and union stakeholders.
• Leading the full cycle of recruitment and selection, partnering with internal stakeholders/hiring managers and providing proactive solutions for all talent matters.
• Collaborating with other divisions on projects and initiatives that address organizational/business issues to enable the divisions to meet their overall goals and objectives.
• Assisting leadership within client groups in the development of new policies and processes, programs and services, taking the lead on measures to heighten the efficiency of the HR service provisions.
• Advising all staff levels on the interpretation of HR policies, collective agreements, and legislative requirements.
• Staying current on all HR related new and existing legislation and regulations.
• Participating in external community events such as recruitment initiatives, networking sessions and job fairs.
• Researching and advising on diversity, inclusion issues and best practices within the workplace to increase diversity and assisting in the creation of supportive programs and training.
• Creating and monitoring statistical record keeping for new hires, transfers and promotions and recruitment statistics.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess:

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources Management, or equivalent education and experience to the satisfaction of the Deputy CAO/Solicitor.   
• Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation is required.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in Human Resources, in either a unionized or municipal environment.
• Demonstrated experience in full cycle recruitment.
• Sound knowledge of HR practices, theories and trends, and employment legislation, to provide professional guidance and direction.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of labour relations and contract administration.
• Exceptional relationship building and facilitation skills to successfully motivate, coach, educate and negotiate, with a demonstrated ability to influence positive change.
• Excellent listening and reading comprehension skills to be able to interpret, assess the significance of, and retain information communicated verbally and in writing.
• Encompasses good discretion, judgment, and the ability to deal with highly confidential information, sensitive issues and emotional situations.
• A highly self-directed approach with strong collaboration and conflict resolution skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft (Office Word, Excel, Outlook), database and/or applicant tracking software.
• Contributes to building and being part of a positive culture.
• Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to be highly flexible and adaptable to manage multiple complex issues and competing priorities simultaneously.

What we offer you

We offer the following for this position:

• Salary: $79,421 to $96,537 - Grade 5 of the 2023 Non-affiliated Salary Administration Program.
• The Municipality of Clarington offers flexible work arrangements for eligible roles, where employees are empowered to do their best work in the way that works for them. Currently, this position is eligible for a flexible work arrangement option. Further details on this program will be discussed through the selection process.

Additional information and requirements

Pre-employment testing for this position may include written and oral testing, to assist in determining the successful applicant. A passing score will be considered to be 70% on each test with the highest score considered in the award.

Prior to starting the position, the successful candidate must provide, at their own expense, a current (within the last 180 days) satisfactory criminal reference check, from a Canadian Police Information Centre. Criminal Records Checks from third party agencies are not acceptable. Applicants who have been employed with the Municipality within the last year and have provided a criminal reference check within the last 365 days are exempt from providing another criminal reference check.

How to apply

To view this position and to submit your application online, please visit www.clarington.net/careers. Applications will be accepted until October 31, 2023, at 4:00 p.m.

This job competition number is File # 136-23.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Privacy

Applicant information is collected under the authority of The Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of evaluating the applicant. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Municipal Clerk, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, ON L1C 3A6 or by phone at 905-623-3379 ext. 2109.