HR Advisor

Ontario Securities Commission; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is seeking an HR Advisor to deliver Talent Acquisition, Disability Management, and HR Advisory Services. You will partner with HR leadership to support staffing, policy interpretation, and HR projects in a fast-paced regulatory environment.

Reporting to the Head of HR Advisory Services and Support, the role emphasizes end-to-end recruitment, claims coordination, data analytics, and program delivery, requiring strong client service and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressively senior experience in human resources, specializing in recruitment.
• Degree or Diploma in Human Resources Management; designation such as CHRP/CHRL is an asset.
• Experience with full-cycle recruitment, ATS, and coordinating with external agencies; strong client service.
• Knowledge of employment legislation; discretion with confidential information; HR policies familiarity.
• Experience with Workday HRIS is an asset.
• Ability to analyze workforce data and support HR programs.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment and staffing for complex roles, including executive level.
• Coordinate disability claims management and return-to-work plans.
• Provide advisory support on HR policies and programs; develop briefing materials.
• Coordinate Health & Safety and AODA committee work; track compliance and performance metrics.
• Maintain recruitment data and generate analytical reports for workforce planning.

Skills

Recruitment

Workday HRIS

ATS proficiency

Disability management

Client service orientation

Education

HR management degree/diploma

CHRP/CHRL asset

Tools

Workday

ATS systems

Job description

Business Unit Regular, Full time Closing Date: November 13, 2026

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is the statutory body responsible for regulating Ontario’s capital markets in accordance with the mandate established in the provincial Securities Act and the Commodity Futures Act. The mandate of the OSC is to provide protection to investors from unfair, improper or fraudulent practices, to foster fair, efficient and competitive capital markets and confidence in the capital markets, to foster capital formation, and to contribute to the stability of the financial system and the reduction of systemic risk. This mandate is performed through policy, operational, and enforcement activities. The OSC also contributes to national and global securities regulation development.

We offer a diverse, fair, and flexible work environment and take pride in our challenging and rewarding work.

Reporting to the Head of HR Advisory Services and Support, the HR Advisor works closely with the Senior HR Business Partner to deliver a range of Human Resources services and programs in Talent Acquisition, Client Advisory, Disability Management, HR Information and Data, and HR projects and initiatives.

What Will You Do?

• Talent Acquisition: Manage the assigned end-to-end recruitment and staffing activities and support the SHRBPs and HR Management with recruitment for complex roles, including at the executive level. Engage with hiring manager(s) to develop recruitment and sourcing strategies for assigned roles, pre-screen candidates, prepare pre- and post interview materials, offer letters and conduct pre-employment checks. Maintain resume databases and candidate pools, interface with search firms and advertising agencies and monitor social, professional and networking websites to facilitate candidate sourcing and selection.
• Disability Management: Responsible for the effective coordination of disability claims, including monitoring and communicating claim updates between employee, manager, payroll and external claim management provider. Communicate benefit policy, process and role expectations; respond to questions, and exercise judgement to identify claim risks, irregularities or elevate complex or contentious issues. Provide support to SHRBPs to facilitate the effective management of complex or contentious claims.
• Advisory Services: Respond to employee and management inquiries by providing accurate, complete and timely information on the scope and application of HR Policies, Programs and Initiatives. Provide support to the Sr. Human Resources Business Partners (SHRBPs) and HR management, by conducting research, gathering data, collecting and summarizing background information and developing briefing and/or presentation materials. Develop relationships with stakeholders to ensure required client support services are delivered effectively.
• Programs & Services Support: Coordinate Health & Safety and/or AODA committee work and project activities, ensure the seamless completion of agenda action items and distribution of documentation as required. Stay abreast of legislative requirements, communicate updates to committee members and track OSC compliance with legislation. Support and coordinate activities for the Summer Student and/or Articling Student programs, and provide input on program enhancement initiatives. Provide support in the implementation of HR Programs & Services initiatives and projects. Maintain recruitment, position control and workforce data, track performance indicators and metrics and provide analytical reports to support workforce planning activities.

Who You Are

• Minimum 5 years of progressively senior experience in human resources, specializing in recruitment
• Degree or Diploma in Human Resources Management and a professional designation such as Certified Human Resources Professional or Leader (CHRP or CHRL) an asset
• Experience performing full cycle recruitment, including proficiency in Applicant Tracking System (ATS) systems and coordinating with external recruitment agencies, as needed. A strong orientation to client service delivery, solutions focused, demonstrated business acumen and judgement in a professional fast-paced environment. Demonstrated professional credibility and with discretion in dealing with confidential, sensitive information. Knowledge of employment legislation with experience interpreting and applying this within context of human resources policies and programs. Experience with Workday HRIS, an asset. Demonstrated experience in complex disability claims management, including return to work plans and accommodation requests Proactively identifies and seeks out opportunities to learn. Grow your career and make a difference working at the OSC.

We thank all applicants for their interest in the Ontario Securities Commission. We will contact those selected for an interview.

The OSC is committed to diversity and providing an inclusive workplace and providing accommodation in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Human Rights Code.

It is our priority to ensure employment opportunities are visible and barrier‑free to all under‑represented groups including but not limited to, Indigenous, Black and racialized groups, people with disabilities, women and people from the 2SLGBTQI+ community, to achieve an employee demographic profile reflective of the demographic profile of Ontarians.

The OSC is a proud partner with the following organizations: Ascend Canada, BlackNorth Initiative, Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion, and Pride at Work Canada

If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our confidential inbox [e-mail].

Visit Accessibility at the OSC to review the OSC’s policies on accessibility and accommodation in the workplace.

At the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC), we carry‑out challenging and meaningful work within a collaborative culture to deliver strong investor protection and foster confidence in capital markets.

Evolving financial markets mean new ways of thinking, and every day is an opportunity to learn, innovate and grow professionally in a supportive, stimulating workplace.

The Ontario Securities Commission is an independent Crown agency that regulates Ontario’s capital markets by making rules that have the force of law and by adopting policies that influence the behaviour of capital markets participants.

The OSC carries out the powers, duties and functions given to it pursuant to the Securities Commission Act, 2021. The OSC exercises its regulatory oversight function through the administration and enforcement of Ontario’s Securities Act and Commodity Futures Act and administration of certain provisions of Ontario’s Business Corporations Act.