Human Resources Business Partner

Hire Authority; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) seeks an HR Business Partner to provide strategic labour relations guidance and partnership with leadership across a unionized healthcare environment.

You will lead fair workplace investigations, interpret collective agreements, and advise on employment law matters. The role requires collaboration with staff and leaders, strong communication, and the ability to balance multiple priorities in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• University degree related to human resources management, industrial/labour relations or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3–5 years’ current experience in a unionized environment, preferably in healthcare.
• Certified Human Resources Professional designation (CHRP) preferred.
• Experience in labour relations and collective bargaining is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of employment and labour law in healthcare.
• Experience leading workplace investigations and managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and counsel in employee relations, collective agreement interpretation and performance management.
• Manage grievances, disputes, mediation and arbitration hearings.
• Conduct workplace investigations with organizational leadership.
• Apply HR policies and procedures consistently and effectively.
• Guide on workplace violence, harassment, and complex return‑to‑work issues.

Skills

Labour relations

Unionized environment management

Employment law knowledge

Investigations leadership

Mediation/dispute resolution

Coaching & facilitation

Microsoft Office Suite

Communication skills

Multitasking & prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/IR or related field

CHRP designation preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Salary Range: $49.93 - $59.44

Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager, Human Resources, the Human Resources Business Partner will provide strategic advice and support on a variety of labour and employment concerns. The incumbent will play a key role in developing and maintaining strong labour-management relations with multiple unions as well as creating strong partnerships with the leadership team. This role also involves leading fair and objective workplace investigations into a variety of matters. The successful candidate must demonstrate knowledge of employment laws and statutes in Ontario. This incumbent must have the demonstrated ability to work with individuals at all levels throughout the organization. Knowledge of hospital labour relations will be a strong asset. The HR Business Partner must have the ability to provide direction to staff and leaders on a broad range of employment law topics. Proven ability to work collaboratively with others, provides coaching, guidance and facilitates decisions to ensure successful implementation of the both the HR & departmental operational plans. This position regularly works Monday to Friday, with occasional evening and weekend work as required.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide advice and counsel in all areas of Human Resources including: employee relations, collective agreement interpretation and performance management
• Grievance and dispute resolution management, including representing CMH at mediation and arbitration hearings
• Conduct workplace investigations in collaboration with organizational leadership
• Reinforce appropriate application of HR policies and procedures
• Deliver guidance on matters involving workplace violence, workplace discrimination/harassment, complex return-to-work/modified work

The physical demands of the role may include but are not limited to prolonged sitting, standing, walking, bending, lifting, pushing and pulling. This position contributes to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.

Posted hours do not constitute a guarantee that shifts will not be subject to change.

Skills and Qualifications

• University Degree related to human resources management, industrial/labour relations or equivalent combination of education and relevant recent experience in labour relations
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ current experience in an unionized environment required, preferably in a healthcare environment
• Certified Human Resources Professional designation (CHRP) is preferred
• Previous experience in collective bargaining is an asset
• Strong knowledge of employment and labour law, jurisprudence in the healthcare sector and statutes
• Mediation/dispute resolution skills an asset
• Demonstrated experience in labour relations, in a multi union workplace, preferably in a health care setting
• Experience with leading workplace investigations
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities at the same time
• Proven analytical skills and the communication skills to present information to various stakeholders at all levels within the Hospital
• Competency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills, including conflict resolution skills
• Exceptional judgement and acuity; strong ability to manage sensitive issues and to communicate on such matters thoughtfully and appropriately
• Coaching, counselling and facilitation skills needed to lead managers/directors in developing effective people practices
• Adept at prioritizing issues and workloads, and effectively managing client expectations
• Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to achieve resolution in conflict situations
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis is required

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Cambridge Memorial Hospital requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

The successful external applicant is required to provide the applicable criminal record check, as requested by Human Resources, in accordance with federal and provincial legislation. Valid criminal record checks are in original format and dated with two months from date of conditional offer from CMH.

CMH Inclusion Statement

At Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH), community matters to us. We acknowledge and are grateful for the opportunity to meet, work and offer healthcare on what is the traditional territories for the Anishinaabe, the Haudenosaunee and the Chinnonton.

We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace; one that generates belonging. We want a work culture where people are free to express their authentic selves and are able to bring their best daily. That includes a workplace that is free from violence, harassment and discrimination of any kind.

We welcome all applicants and encourage members of equity-deserving groups including Indigenous and LGBTQ2SIA+ communities regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, neurodiversity or physical ability. We promise to ask if needed, and to provide reasonable accommodation to you during the recruitment and selection process to ensure an equitable experience.

To support all of us in this journey, Cambridge Memorial Hospital is an employee partner with the Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion (CCDI) and provides access to all CMH members to CCDI resources and education. We encourage you to reflect upon our inclusive commitment to you as we welcome and encourage you to explore a promising future career at CMH.

We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) proudly integrates AI-based technologies into its applicant screening process to enhance recruitment. These tools are designed to reduce bias and uphold fair hiring practices based on skills, education, and experience. CMH's AI serves to assist, not replace, human decision-making, with results audited to ensure quality and equity. This initiative reinforces the hospital’s commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, ensuring the best talent is selected while adhering to its core values.