The Ontario College of Trades (the College) is an industry-driven

organization that protects the public interest by regulating and

promoting the skilled trades. As a first of its kind in North
America, the College puts decision-making back in the hands of
skilled tradespeople. The College promotes the skilled trades as a
career of first choice for young people, and works with parents,
educators and industry leaders to find solutions to matters that
affect the skilled trades system in Ontario. For more information,
please visit www.collegeoftrades.ca.


HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT
PERMANENT FULL-TIME
TORONTO, ON

The Ontario College of Trades (the College) seeks a focused, professional Human Resources generalist to
provide consultation and advisory services to the College with a focus in one of the following functions:
recruitment; compensation; training and development; health & safety; ADP payroll; performance
management and labour relations.
This successful candidate will:
Provide coaching, counselling and advice to the Management team, supervisors and individual
employees on matters of change management and HR policies and practices.
Provide guidance on employee and labour relations issues so they are resolved in a legal and ethical
manner and in agreement with the Colleges values and collective agreements.
Perform HR functions and provide support on all related programs such as recruitment, policy
development, professional development, organizational design, benefits and compensation, payroll,
job descriptions, letters of employment and reference checks and letters.
Advise Managers and ensure that all Human Resources activities are in line with the collective
agreement, the Colleges policies, the guidelines and procedures and all employment legislation.
Work with Managers to develop, analyze, and evaluate job descriptions for new positions.
Coach Managers on performance evaluation and measurement in accordance with current policies
and procedures.
Provide back-up ADP payroll.
Lead and conduct projects for the development and implementation of the Colleges Human
Resources processes, procedures, tools and resources in an HR specialty area (e.g. recruitment and
staffing; performance planning and management; health, safety and wellness) along with
development and maintenance of all related policy.
Chair the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee.
Provide guidance on all health, safety, wellness initiatives and programs such as WSIB, STD, LTD, and
sick leave and accommodation.
Ensure compliance with employment legislation as required.
Qualifications:
Completion of a University degree in business or equivalent.
Minimum of five years of related management and leadership experience in Human Resources and
business management.
Human Resources designation (CHRP).
Knowledge and experience in all areas of Human Resources management in a unionized
environment.
Solid knowledge and experience of relevant legislation such as the Human Rights Code; the
Employment Standards Act and the ability to advise Managers on their application.
Superb consultative and customer service skills to provide client-centred Human Resources services.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Interpersonal skills to develop and maintain relationships with internal Management and staff and
with external stakeholders.
Experience in organizational design and working with organizational structures.
How to Apply: INTERNAL CANDIDATES PLEASE INDICATE INTERNAL FOLLOWING THE COMPETITION
NUMBER IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR EMAIL
Please forward your resume, together with a separate cover letter by August 22nd, 2014 to
careers@collegeoftrades.ca. Only applications submitted via email will be accepted.
Be sure to quote the following competition number in the subject line of your email: OCOT-033-14
The College embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Our goal is to
attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit
from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. We welcome applications from all qualified
persons. No agencies please.
The Ontario College of Trades is an equal opportunity employer.
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