Faculty Relations Consultant

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 94,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Toronto seeks a Faculty Relations Consultant to support academic human resources and faculty/labour relations across the university, with a focus on negotiations with UTFA and case management of grievances involving faculty and librarians. You'll handle confidential workplace matters and governance processes, working with diverse internal partners.

The role requires strong HR, policy interpretation, and stakeholder consultation skills, plus experience with grievances,

Qualifications

• University degree in a relevant discipline with course work in HR; or equivalent education/experience.
• Minimum three years of HR experience with collective agreements and employment policy interpretation.
• Knowledge of Ontario Human Rights Code and public sector HR practices.

Responsibilities

• Advising on interpretation and application of agreements and policies; case management of faculty and librarian complaints.
• Drafting letters, supporting bargaining committees, and the process of implementation of agreements; producing reports in support of faculty relations and bargaining.
• Maintaining governance timelines, and note-taking in meetings with deadlines.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Education

University degree in HR-related field

MIR/MIRHR asset

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet software

Database management

Outlook

Job description

Faculty Relations Consultant

Date Posted: 09/28/2026
Req ID: 50340
Faculty/Division: Vice-President & Provost
Department: Office of the Vice- Provost, Faculty & Academic Life
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description

About Us

The Office of the Vice-Provost, Faculty & Academic Life (VPFAL) is the institutional office responsible for providing academic human resources services in relation to faculty members and librarians across the University. It provides advice, support, and/or approval to Divisions and divisional academic human resources teams and the senior administration on a broad range of matters related to the academic life cycle. The office also serves as the primary point of contact for engagement with the University of Toronto Faculty Association, including in relation to salary, benefit and workload negotiations, investigations, policy revision and development, as well as grievances and arbitration.

Your Opportunity

Under the general direction of the Associate Director, and working in collaboration with a wide range of offices both internal and external to the University, the Faculty Relations Consultant will provide a broad range of support in respect of academic human resources and faculty/labour relations activities across the University of Toronto, with a primary focus on negotiations with the UTFA and case management of grievances and workplace complaints involving faculty members and librarians. These include complaints regarding alleged incidents of bullying, harassment, discrimination, sexual violence, and complaints from students regarding their experience with graduate supervision. The incumbent will also provide support on related governance processes (i.e., bringing matters through Governing Council processes for information or approval).

The role requires strong skills and knowledge in employee and labour relations, issue assessment, case management, stakeholder consultation, conflict resolution, policy interpretation, collective agreement administration, and handling highly sensitive and confidential workplace matters.

Key responsibilities:

Advising on the interpretation and application of agreements, policies and procedures; case management from a VPFAL perspective of workplace and student complaints, and grievances, involving faculty members and librarians; drafting letters; providing support to University bargaining committees and the process of implementation of agreements; producing a variety of reports in support of faculty relations and bargaining with UTFA; and providing related administrative support including note-taking in meetings, preparing speaking notes and keeping track of deadlines, including governance timelines.

Qualifications Required:

Education:

• University degree in a relevant discipline and course work in the Human Resources field with particular focus on labour relations/faculty relations; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• An MIR/MIRHR is considered an asset.

Experience:

• Minimum three (3) years' related human resources experience with an emphasis on collective agreement and employment policy interpretation and application, grievance/arbitration processes, and workplace complaints and investigations.
• Experience in Academic HR in a university context is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated experience advising internal clients in policy interpretation and with employee investigations and case management.
• Knowledge of labour and employment law, including the Ontario Human Rights Code.
• Experience working with diverse populations including demonstrated effective consultation skills with designated groups.
• Sound knowledge of human resources best practices and familiarity with public sector employment.
• Must have previous experience data management.
• Significant knowledge of HR principles and practices and, preferably, knowledge of the University’s policies and practices as they pertain to faculty members and librarians.

Skills:

• Computer experience including word processing, spreadsheet applications, database management, and scheduling software (e.g, Outlook).
• Internet research skills required.

Other:

• Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Ability to exercise tact, independent judgement and discretion.
• Ability to handle sensitive client interactions effectively and with professionalism.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and to handle sensitive information in an appropriate manner.
• Ability to understand and synthesize information and statistics.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize a fluctuating workload, under pressure, and to meet deadlines.
• Accuracy and attention to detail essential.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.

Closing Date: 10/13/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Salaried
Personnel Subarea:PM
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: PM 3 -- Hiring Zone: $93,592 - $109,190 -- Broadband Salary Range: $93,592 - $155,985
Job Category: People, Finance & Digital Services

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [e-mail].

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